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Playgrounds in New London, CT

6 parks with playgrounds in New London, CT: 1 with restrooms and 1 with a splash pad. On the map, 3 have picnic tables or a shelter, 1 has a soccer field and 1 has a ball field.

Inclusive and accessible play near New London

The closest is in Groton. If a ramp or swing is out of order, the parks department usually knows and can suggest another spot.

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Playgrounds near New London

Plan your visit: New London

New London is about 42 miles southeast of Hartford, CT, measured in a straight line.

Average weather by month near New London, CT
MonthHighLowRain days
Jan38 °F23 °F5
Feb40 °F25 °F5
Mar47 °F31 °F5
Apr56 °F39 °F6
May65 °F49 °F7
Jun74 °F58 °F6
Jul80 °F65 °F5
Aug79 °F64 °F5
Sep74 °F57 °F5
Oct63 °F46 °F5
Nov53 °F37 °F5
Dec44 °F29 °F6
Average daily high and low in °F and days with at least 0.1 in of rain or snow. Source: NOAA climate normals 1991–2020, weather station about 3 mi away.

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Illustration: kids playing on a colorful public playground with slides and a shade sail in a city park while parents sit on a bench
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    Frequently asked questions

    How many playgrounds are in New London?

    We list 6 parks with playgrounds in New London and 8 more within 20 miles.

    Where are the playgrounds in New London?

    Caulkins Park, Ocean Beach Park, Winthrop Cove Park, Riverside Park, Green Harbor Park and Mahan Park.

    Which New London parks with playgrounds have restrooms?

    Ocean Beach Park.

    Where can you have a picnic near the playgrounds in New London?

    Caulkins Park, Ocean Beach Park and Green Harbor Park have picnic tables, and 1 of them a covered shelter.

    Are there more playgrounds near New London?

    The closest outside town: Washington Park in Groton (2 mi), Civic Triangle in Waterford (2 mi) and Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford (3 mi).