Pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxing family day out at Fisher Meadows Recreation Area. There's loads of space for the kids to run about and get some fresh air.
You're spoiled for sightseeing choice in Avon. Fisher Meadows Recreation Area is a good place to begin here, but there are loads of other worthwhile places to discover. University of Connecticut-Hartford, St. Joseph College, and University of Hartford are not far from the outdoor recreational space and will round out your day nicely.