Kids have forever loved the possibility of a snow day. Watching closings scroll across the tv screen, listening for announcements on the radio, calling the snow line and today, waiting for the email/text alert. Snow days—sheer days of childhood joy—are alive and well in Connecticut.
Yes, e-learning and remote working are entirely feasible, but there is something so delightful about an unplanned day off. We all have work to do, things to learn and days to fulfill, but the Connecticut lifestyle allows, even encourages, you to take a break every now and again.
As a parent of now adult children, I vaguely remember dreading unscheduled days but look back fondly on snow events that delighted even my high school-aged children. One snow storm found ten or so extra teenagers camped in our home for two nights. Navigating a downed tree, the kids managed to make their way to the Greens Farms sled hill but could not make it home. Memories of endless food, uproarious laughter and the constant hum of the dryer remain.
Connecticut is full of neighborhood adventures. From a classic Green’s Farms cul-de-sac, kids spend snow days outdoors. Building snowmen and snow forts, having snowball battles in neighborhood yards and sledding down porch steps through the backyards.
Recharged with hot chocolate and dry mittens, real sled hills are the next stop. This same pattern can be found in neighborhoods across Westport and surrounding towns.
Popular sledding spots include:
Westport - Greens Farms and Long Lots Schools, Winslow Park and Birchwood Country Club
Weston/Easton - Lachat Town Farm, Hurlbutt Elementary School, Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Helen Keller Middle School
Fairfield - Osborn and Mill Hill Schools, Sturges Park, Fairfield University, Hoydens Hill, Tunxis Hill and H. Smith Richardson Golf Course
With sufficient snow cover, snow shoeing/cross country skiing are great outdoor adventures. Longshore Club Park in Westport, Devils Den in Weston and Lake Mogehan in Fairfield are some of our favorite, local spots. Other fine options include golf clubs, parks and even the Saugatuck Reservoir trails.
The outdoor rink at Longshore Club Park (PAL Sponsored) is also great fun, with a spectacular view. And with sufficient cold temperatures, local ponds can become impromptu skating and hockey rinks. Try the ponds at Gould Manor and Owen Fish parks in Fairfield.
If you’d like to learn more about life in Connecticut, please reach out. The real estate advisors of the KMS Team at Compass, are standing by to help you find home —a place where you can be comfortable financially, emotionally and physically.
203.295.4375 — kmscompass.com — kmsteam@compass.com