Mohegan Park: This forested area is Norwich’s largest park. The park’s property contains numerous hiking and biking trails, picnic tables, grills, pavilions for rent, a beach, basketball courts, a Mohegan monument, fountain and playgrounds. Spaulding Pond is the main body of water in Mohegan Park. It is open in the summer for swimming and two large playgrounds make this a wonderful spot to “cool down the kids”. Because of its ample, sprawling trails and variety of flora and fauna, Mohegan Park is a destination for nature photographers
Rose Garden: The beautiful Norwich Rose Garden is located on Rockwell Street in Mohegan Park. Situated on two acres of gently sloping parkland, the garden features 2,500 rose bushes in 120 varieties
Norwich RoseGarden Ice Arena offers skating time for amateur and professional skaters as well as for hockey teams. The facility can be rented for private parties and has a full concession area, equipment rentals, and certified instructors. Check out their new site for the latest public skating schedules. Norwich RoseGarden Ice Arena
Howard Brown Park Located in the heart of downtown on Chelsea Harbor Drive: This Park, complete with a gazebo to escape the sun, offers excellent fishing opportunities from piers. This site is a particularly popular fishing area during the fall striped bass season. Or, arrange your visit during one of the seasonal summer music programs – the crowd rocks at “Rock The Docks” concerts. Or follow the brown and white Long Island Sound Access signs and launch a kayak, the harbor and river are perfect for the sport.
Norwich Golf Course was selected by New England Journal of Golf as one of “New England’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play”. Spend an afternoon on the links then come back into town for dinner.
Norwich Golf Course
The Marina at American Wharf is located at the head of Thames River, and mouth of the Yantic River; it provides access for boaters to Norwich’s attractions. From fishing and recreational boats to the finest yachts, this 200-slip Marina offers dockage and a full range of services and amenities for boaters. And don’t forget about less passive boating. The waters of the Thames River are ideal for kayaks and canoes alike.
The Marina at American Wharf
Spectator sports more to your liking? Get tickets to a Connecticut Tigers game. The Tigers are Norwich’s Class A ball team; their home is located in our easy to find Business Park. The games are a fun way to spend an evening and some lucky spectators get to take home a prized ‘foul ball’.
Click here to see the home schedule.
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Walking TrailsNorwich has many beautiful walking trails that will take you through both historic and nature trails. Check out our walking tours by clicking the links below! |
| Self-Guided Norwich Historical Walking Tour with Audio | |
| Washington and Broad Street Self-Guided Walking Tour | |
| Historic Norwichtown Burial Ground | |
| Norwich Harbor Water Trail | |
| Visit the Walk Norwich Facebook Page to see other events! |
