Connor’s Place Playground

Locals in Somers know this one’s worth the trip — the splash pad alone makes it a summer staple for families with little kids. There’s also a merry-go-round, which you honestly don’t see at many parks anymore, and the toddlers absolutely lose their minds for it. The soccer field and open grass give older kids plenty of room to run, kick a ball around, or just burn off energy. Everything here is genuinely well-kept, which isn’t something you can say about every town park. It draws a real community crowd, and the mix of ages works — toddlers through school-age kids all find something to do.