The Parks Division of the Public Works Department maintains and beautifies both active and passive recreation areas in Cheshire.
Bartlem Recreation Area which includes the Kids in Motion Playground, the Bartlem Pavilion and the Skate Park
Cheshire Park, which includes the Cheshire Park Pavilion
Farmington Canal Linear Park
Harmon Leonard, Jr. Youth Center, which encompasses a basketball court, tennis courts a volleyball court, and Main and Tabor Room Rentals
Lock 12 Historical Park
Lock 12 Pavilion
McNamara Legion Field
Mixville Recreation Area Large Pavilion Small Pavilion 2017 Summer Parking Permit Information
Quinnipiac Recreation Area
Quinnipiac Pavilion
Roaring Brook Falls
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Bartlem Recreation Area
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Located on Route 10 across from Cheshire High School, Bartlem Recreation Area was named for the Town's first Recreation director, Richard C. Bartlem who served as Director from 1968-1993. Park amenities include the Community Pool, a 90 foot baseball diamond, soccer, lacrosse, Kids In Motion playscape, a pavilion, picnic area, community gardens and skate park.
Kids in Motion Playground
Skate Park
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Season: Open Year Round
Cost: Free
The Cheshire Skate Park is an unmonitored recreational facility. All users will be participating at their own risk. Protective equipment including helmets, kneepads, elbow pads and wrist guards are highly recommended. No bikes are allowed inside the Skate Park. If the gate is locked the park is closed to the public. Call the Parks & Recreation office at 203-272-2743 for more information.
Directions
GPS USERS:
Set destination to 520 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410.
FROM HARTFORD AND NORTH:
VIA I-91 Take I-91 South to Exit 18 onto I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 5 miles to the park entrance on t he left across from Cheshire High School. VIA I-84 Take I-84 West to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn right onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 5 miles to the park entrance on the left across from Cheshire High School.
FROM NEW HAVEN AND SOUTH:
VIA I-91 Take I-91 North to Exit 10. Take Rt. 40 connector to end. Turn right onto Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 6 miles to the park entrance on the left across from Cheshire High School. VIA I-15 Take I-15 North to Exit 61. Turn right at end of ramp onto Whitney Avenue which becomes Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 7.5 miles to the park entrance on the right across from Cheshire High School.
FROM WATERBURY AND WEST:
VIA I-84 Take I-84 East to Exit 26 onto Rt. 70. Travel approximately 4 miles to traffic light (Getty Station on corner). Turn right at light onto Main Street. Travel .3 miles. Turn right at light onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 1 mile to the park entrance on the left across from Cheshire High School.
FROM MERIDEN AND EAST:
VIA I-691 West Take I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 5 miles to the park entrance on the left across from Cheshire High School.
Cheshire Park
Located on Route 10 toward the Cheshire/Southington town line, this large park has 75 acres, of which 25% are set aside for active recreation and the park has a basketball court, softball fields, a pavilion, picnic area, theater and tennis courts.
For Pavilion, Amphitheatre, Tennis Courts & Playground: Set destination to intersection of Highland Ave. and Stony Hill Rd., Cheshire, CT 06410. Park entrance is on Stony Hill Road.
For Ball Fields and Basketball Court: Set destination to 1000 Highland Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 South to Exit 18 onto I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Park ballfield/basketball entrance: Travel approximately 2 miles, park entrance on left. Park pavilion/amphitheater/tennis courts entrance: Travel approximately 2.4 miles turn left onto Stony Hill Road, park entrance on left.
VIA I-84 Take I-84 West to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Take Exit 3 to end. Turn right onto Route 10 South. Park ballfield/basketball entrance: Travel approximately 2 miles, park entrance on left. Park pavilion/amphitheater/tennis courts entrance: Travel approximately 2.4 miles turn left onto Stony Hill Road, park entrance on left.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 North to Exit 10. Take Rt. 40 connector to end. Turn right onto Rt. 10 North. Park pavilion/amphitheater/tennis courts entrance: Travel approximately 8.5 miles turn right onto Stony Hill Road, park entrance on left. Park ballfield/basketball entrance: Travel approximately 9 miles, park entrance on right.
VIA I-15 Take I-15 North to Exit 61. Turn right at end of ramp onto Whitney Avenue which becomes Rt. 10 North. Park pavilion/amphitheater/tennis courts entrance: Travel approximately 9.5 miles turn right onto Stony Hill Road, park entrance on left. Park ballfield/basketball entrance: Travel approximately 10 miles, park entrance on right.
VIA I-84 Take I-84 East to Exit 26 onto Rt. 70. Travel approximately 4 miles to traffic light (Getty Station on corner). Turn left at light onto Maple Street Travel .8 miles. Turn left at light onto Highland Avenue (Rt. 10). Park pavilion/amphitheater/tennis courts entrance: Travel .4 miles turn right onto Stony Hill Road, park entrance on left. Park ballfield/basketball entrance: Travel .8 miles, park entrance on right.
VIA I-691 WEST Take I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Park ballfield/basketball entrance: Travel approximately 2 miles, park entrance on left. Park pavilion/amphitheater/tennis courts entrance: Travel approximately 2.4 miles turn left onto Stony Hill Road, park entrance on left.
The 2.9 mile Linear Park was dedicated May 22, 1994 and was designed to create a safe place for fitness activities along the Farmington Canal including walking, bicycling, running, in-line skating, cross country skiing and a place for people with disabilities.
RULES & ETIQUETTE
Park open from sunrise to sunset.
Dogs must be on a leash and restricted at all times to the right of the path.
Animal waste must be cleaned up and disposed of.
No horses, skateboards or unauthorized vehicles allowed.
Park users must stop and yield at all intersections.
Stay on right when using the 10 foot wide paved path.
Passing is allowed, give an audible warning and pass safely.
The trail is not a speedway. Max speed is 10mph.
Please be considerate of Park users and use common courtesy on the trail.
DIRECTIONS:
For Cornwall Ave. Parking Lot: Set destination to 490 Cornwall Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410. For North Brooksvale Parking Lot: Set destination to 487 North Brooksvale Rd., Cheshire, CT 06410. For written Directions to the North Brooksvale Parking Lot see directions to Lock 12 Historical Park below
Directions to Cornwall Ave. Parking lot:
VIA I-91 Take I-91 South to Exit 18 onto I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 4.4 miles on Rt. 10 South. Turn right onto Cornwall Ave. (If you reach Lanyon Dr. you've gone about .1 miles too far). Travel approximately .5 miles on Cornwall Ave. Parking for Linear Park will be on the left. VIA I-84 Take I-84 West to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn right onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 4.4 miles on Rt. 10 South. Turn right onto Cornwall Ave. (If you reach Lanyon Dr. you've gone about .1 miles too far). Travel approximately .5 miles on Cornwall Ave. Parking for Linear Park will be on the left.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 North to Exit 10. Take Rt. 40 connector to end. Turn right onto Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 6.7 miles on Rt. 10. Turn left onto Cornwall Ave. (Cornwall is about .1 miles past Lanyon Dr.). Travel approximately .5 miles on Cornwall Ave. Parking for Linear Park will be on the left. VIA I-15 Take I-15 North to Exit 61. Turn right at end of ramp onto Whitney Avenue which becomes Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 6.7 miles on Rt. 10. Turn left onto Cornwall Ave. (Cornwall is about .1 miles past Lanyon Dr.). Travel approximately .5 miles on Cornwall Ave. Parking for Linear Park will be on the left.
VIA I-84 Take I-84 East to Exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn right onto Rt.70 Travel approximately 2.4. Turn right onto Mountain road (Just after gas station on corner). Travel approximately 1 mile on Mountain road. Turn left onto Cornwall Ave. Travel approximately .9 miles on Cornwall Ave. Parking for Linear Park will be on the right.
VIA I-691 WEST Take I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 4.4 miles on Rt. 10 South. Turn right onto Cornwall Ave. (If you reach Lanyon Dr. you've gone about .1 miles too far). Travel approximately .5 miles on Cornwall Ave. Parking for Linear Park will be on the left.
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Located on North Brooksvale road along the Linear Park, Lock 12 contains a pavilion, picnic area, a restored 150 year old canal lock (one of the original Farmington Canals locks) and a museum which is open by appointment only.
Set destination to 487 North Brooksvale Rd., Cheshire, CT 06410.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 South to Exit 18 onto I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 5.3 miles on Rt. 10 South. Turn right onto North Brooksvale Rd./Rt. 42. Travel approximately 1 mile. The entrance to Lock 12 Historical Park and Linear Park will be on the left. VIA I-84 Take I-84 West to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn right onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 5.3 miles on Rt. 10 South. Turn right onto North Brooksvale Rd./Rt. 42. Travel approximately 1 mile. The entrance to Lock 12 Historical Park and Linear Park will be on the left.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 North to Exit 10. Take Rt. 40 connector to end. Turn right onto Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 5.7 miles on Rt. 10. Turn left onto North Brooksvale Rd./Rt. 42. Travel approximately 1 mile. The entrance to Lock 12 Historical Park and Linear Park will be on the left. VIA I-15 Take I-15 North to Exit 61. Turn right at end of ramp onto Whitney Avenue which becomes Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 5.7 miles on Rt. 10. Turn left onto North Brooksvale Rd./Rt. 42. Travel approximately 1 mile. The entrance to Lock 12 Historical Park and Linear Park will be on the left.
VIA I-84 Take I-84 East to Exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn right onto Rt.70 Travel approximately 4 miles to traffic light (Getty Station on corner). Turn right at light onto Main Street. Travel .3 miles. Turn right at light onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 1.25 miles on Rt. 10. Turn right onto North Brooksvale Rd./Rt. 42. Travel approximately 1 mile. The entrance to Lock 12 Historical Park and Linear Park will be on the left.
VIA I-691 WEST Take I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 5.3 miles on Rt. 10 South. Turn right onto North Brooksvale Rd./Rt. 42. Travel approximately 1 mile. The entrance to Lock 12 Historical Park and Linear Park will be on the left.
Located at 550 Wiese Road, this park consists of baseball fields, a basketball court and a playground.
Set destination to 550 Weise Road, Cheshire, CT 06410.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 South to Exit 18 onto I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Cedar Lane (0.4 mi). Turn left to stay on Cedar Lane (.1 mi). Take the 1st right to stay on Cedar Lane (0.5 mi). Turn right onto Weise Road. McNamara park will be on the left (.1 mi) VIA I-84 Take I-84 West to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn right onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Cedar Lane (0.4 mi). Turn left to stay on Cedar Lane (.1 mi). Take the 1st right to stay on Cedar Lane (0.5 mi). Turn right onto Weise Road. McNamara park will be on the left (.1 mi)
VIA I-91 Take I-91 North to Exit 10. Take Rt. 40 connector to end. Turn right onto Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 7 miles on Rt. 10. Turn right onto Academy Road/CT-70/Ct-68. Take the second left onto Weise Road. McNamara park will be on the right (.1 mi) VIA I-15 Take I-15 North to Exit 61. Turn right at end of ramp onto Whitney Avenue which becomes Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 7 miles on Rt. 10. Turn right onto Academy Road/CT-70/Ct-68. Take the second left onto Weise Road. McNamara park will be on the right (.1 mi)
VIA I-84 Take I-84 East to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn right onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Cedar Lane (0.4 mi). Turn left to stay on Cedar Lane (.1 mi). Take the 1st right to stay on Cedar Lane (0.5 mi). Turn right onto Weise Road. McNamara park will be on the left (.1 mi)
VIA I-691 WEST Take I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Travel approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Cedar Lane (0.4 mi). Turn left to stay on Cedar Lane (.1 mi). Take the 1st right to stay on Cedar Lane (0.5 mi). Turn right onto Weise Road. McNamara park will be on the left (.1 mi)
Mixville Recreation Area
Located on Notch Road near the Cheshire/Prospect town line, this park has two pavilions, picnic areas, a beach with swimming and fishing in Mixville Pond. Sledding is available when the weather permits. Parking fee during summer season.
Click here for Summer 2017 Parking Pass information and fee schedule.
Set destination to 1300 Notch Road, Cheshire, CT 06410
VIA I-91 Take I-91 South to Exit 18 onto I-691 West. Merge onto I-84 West via Exit 1 toward Waterbury. Take exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn left onto Rt. 70. Travel approximately 1.8 miles to Consolidated Industries and turn right onto Mixville Road. Travel .1 miles bear left to stay on Mixville Road. Travel another .4 miles to stop sign. Turn right onto Notch road. Travel .2 miles entrance will be on the left. VIA I-84 Take I-84 West to exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn left onto Rt. 70. Travel approximately 1.8 miles to Consolidated Industries and turn right onto Mixville Road. Travel .1 miles bear left to stay on Mixville Road. Travel another .4 miles to stop sign. Turn right onto Notch road. Travel .2 miles entrance will be on the left.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 North to Exit 10. Take Rt. 40 connector to end. Turn right onto Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 7 miles on Rt. 10. Turn left onto Main Street. Main Street is .1 miles past Spring Street. Take the 2nd left onto West Main Street. Travel 1.4 miles on West Main Street. Turn left onto Rt. 68. Travel .4 miles. Bear right onto onto Tucker road. Travel .2 miles. Turn right onto Mixville road. Travel .4 miles to stop sign. Turn left on Notch road. Travel .2 miles entrance will be on the left VIA I-15 Take I-15 North to Exit 61. Turn right at end of ramp onto Whitney Avenue which becomes Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 7 miles on Rt. 10. Turn left onto Main Street. Main Street is .1 miles past Spring Street. Take the 2nd left onto West Main Street. Travel 1.4 miles on West Main Street. Turn left onto Rt. 68. Travel .4 miles. Bear right onto onto Tucker road. Travel .2 miles. Turn right onto Mixville road. Travel .4 miles to stop sign. Turn left on Notch road. Travel .2 miles entrance will be on the left
VIA I-84 Take I-84 East to Exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn right onto Rt.70. Travel approximately 1.8 miles to Consolidated Industries and turn right onto Mixville Road. Travel .1 miles bear left to stay on Mixville Road. Travel another .4 miles to stop sign. Turn right onto Notch road. Travel .2 miles entrance will be on the left.
VIA I-691 WEST Take I-691 West. Merge onto I-84 West via Exit 1 toward Waterbury. Take exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn left onto Rt. 70. Travel approximately 1.8 miles to Consolidated Industries and turn right onto Mixville Road. Travel .1 miles bear left to stay on Mixville Road. Travel another .4 miles to stop sign. Turn right onto Notch road. Travel .2 miles entrance will be on the left.
Located on Cheshire Street, this 59 acre park offers soccer, lacrosse, a pavilion, picnic area and an in-line skating rink.
Set destination to 1325 Cheshire Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
VIA I-91 Take I-91 South to Exit 18 onto I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Turn left at 2nd light onto East Johnson Ave. Travel aproximately 1.2 miles on East Johnson. Turn right at stop sign onto Cheshire Ave. Travel approximately .9 miles on Cheshire Ave. Quinnipiac Recreation Center will be on your right. VIA I-84 Take I-84 West to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn right onto Route 10 South. Turn left at 1st light onto East Johnson Ave. Travel aproximately 1.2 miles on East Johnson. Turn right at stop sign onto Cheshire Ave. Travel approximately .9 miles on Cheshire Ave. Quinnipiac Recreation Center will be on your right.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 North to Exit 10. Take Rt. 40 connector to end. Turn right onto Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 8 miles on Rt. 10 North. Turn right onto Blacks Road (Cugino's Restaurant on the corner across from Richards Chevrolet) . Travel approximately 1 mile on Blacks Road. Turn left to stay on Blacks Road. Turn right onto Cheshire Ave. Travel approximately .2 miles on Cheshire Ave. Quinnipiac Recreation Center will be on your right. VIA I-15 Take I-15 North to Exit 61. Turn right at end of ramp onto Whitney Avenue which becomes Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 8 miles on Rt. 10 North. Turn right onto Blacks Road (Cugino's Restaurant on the corner across from Richards Chevrolet) . Travel approximately 1 mile on Blacks Road. Turn left to stay on Blacks Road. Turn right onto Cheshire Ave. Travel approximately .2 miles on Cheshire Ave. Quinnipiac Recreation Center will be on your right.
VIA I-84 Take I-84 East to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn right onto Route 10 South. Turn left at 1st light onto East Johnson Ave. Travel aproximately 1.2 miles on East Johnson. Turn right at stop sign onto Cheshire Ave. Travel approximately .9 miles on Cheshire Ave. Quinnipiac Recreation Center will be on your right.
VIA I-691 WEST Take I-691 West. Take Exit 3 to the end. Turn left onto Route 10 South. Turn left at 2nd light onto East Johnson Ave. Travel aproximately 1.2 miles on East Johnson. Turn right at stop sign onto Cheshire Ave. Travel approximately .9 miles on Cheshire Ave. Quinnipiac Recreation Center will be on your right
Located off Mountain Road, this area is a natural area with nature trails, a diversity of habitat, wild flowers and a water course that falls 80 feet.
Set destination to 827 Roaring Brook Road, Cheshire, CT 06410.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 South to Exit 18 onto I-691 West. Merge onto 1-84 West via Exit 1. Take Exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn left onto Waterbury Rd./Rt 70. Travel approximately 2.6 miles on Waterbury Rd./Rt. 70. Turn right onto Mountain Rd. Travel approximately 2.4 miles on Mountain Rd. Turn right onto Roaring Brook Rd. If you reach Foster Court you've gone too far. Travel approximately .2 miles to the entrance to Roaring Brook Falls. VIA I-84 Take I-84 West to Exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn left onto Waterbury Rd./Rt 70. Travel approximately 2.6 miles on Waterbury Rd./Rt. 70. Turn right onto Mountain Rd . Travel approximately 2.4 miles on Mountain Rd. Turn right onto Roaring Brook Rd. If you reach Foster Court you've gone too far. Travel approximately .1 miles to the entrance to Roaring Brook Falls.
VIA I-91 Take I-91 North to Exit 10. Take Rt. 40 connector to end. Turn right onto Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 5 miles on Rt. 10. Turn left onto King Street (just past Brentwood Dr.) Travel .4 miles. Turn left onto N. Brooksvale Rd./CT-42. Travel 1 mile on N. Brooksvale Rd./CT-42. Turn right onto Mountain Rd. Travel .4 miles on Mountain Rd. Take the second left onto Roaring Brook Road. Travel approximately .1 miles to the entrance to Roaring Brook Falls. VIA I-15 Take I-15 North to Exit 61. Turn right at end of ramp onto Whitney Avenue which becomes Rt. 10 North. Travel approximately 5 miles on Rt. 10. Turn left onto King Street (just past Brentwood Dr.) Travel .4 miles. Turn left onto N. Brooksvale Rd./CT-42. Travel 1 mile on N. Brooksvale Rd./CT-42. Turn right onto Mountain Rd. Travel .4 miles on Mountain Rd. Take the second left onto Roaring Brook Road. Travel approximately .1 miles to the entrance to Roaring Brook Falls.
VIA I-84 Take I-84 East to Exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn right onto Waterbury Rd/Rt.70. Travel approximately 2.6 miles on Waterbury rd./Rt. 70. Turn right onto Mountain Rd. Travel approximately 2.4 miles on Mountain Rd. Turn right onto Roaring Brook Rd. If you reach Foster Court you've gone too far. Travel approximately .1 miles to the entrance to Roaring Brook Falls.
VIA I-691 WEST Take I-691 West. Merge onto 1-84 West via Exit 1. Take Exit 26 toward Cheshire. Turn left onto Waterbury Rd./Rt 70. Travel approximately 2.6 miles on Waterbury Rd./Rt. 70. Turn right onto Mountain Rd. Travel approximately 2.4 miles on Mountain Rd. Turn right onto Roaring Brook Rd. If you reach Foster Court you've gone too far. Travel approximately .2 miles to the entrance to Roaring Brook Falls.