SAU 65 Playground

Locals know this one as a solid spot for the elementary school crowd — we’re talking first through fifth grade, right in that sweet spot where kids actually want to play hard. It’s a school playground, so it pulls double duty as a community hangout when school’s not in session. What’s worth noting is that it holds up year-round — winter doesn’t kill it the way it does some other spots around New London. If you’ve got a kid in that 6-11 range, it’s worth keeping on your radar any time of year.