Kayaking at Park Pond -- Winchester, CT

The Facts:
Where: Park Pond. State boat launch off RT 263 side of Blue Street.
What: Leisurely paddle around pond.
Of Note: Ample parking. Port-a-pottie in parking lot. Few people. No large motor boats.

We finally got a chance to try out our new kayaks. The family was new to kayaking, so for our first excursion we chose a calm place where we could be leisurely. Park Pond in Winchester fit the bill perfectly. Everyone had fun exploring the medium sized (by Connecticut standards) pond. The water was clear and warm. We were able to observe two turtles sunning themselves on a fallen log, as well as a family of ducks. We don't have a lot of pictures because it's always a risk bringing the camera onto the kayak. However, you might be able to tell from the two pictures posted that Park Pond is quite, with only a few cottages. On the far side there are 2 summer camps, but they did not appear to be doing any activities near the water. Overall a fun family experience.

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