Chesley Park

"I visited Chelsey Park in Newington with my kids and we had a great time. The park has a lot of features to offer for families with children of different ages. The splash pad is huge and fun. It's actually two in one with two separate activation points, so there is plenty of space and variety for the kids to enjoy. The water is refreshing and clean. The only downside is that there is virtually no shade, so make sure to bring sunscreen and hats. There is also a spot in the center that gets extremely slippery. My youngest fell three times, hurting herself each time. The playground is set away from the splash pad but accessible from the same parking lot. The playground is geared toward older kids (6+), as it has some challenging obstacles and slides to navigate. The slides can get quite hot in the sun, so be careful. The playground is physically and mentally engaging, as it encourages the kids to use their skills and imagination. There is also a rope swing zipline thing that looks like a lot of fun, but we didn't try it. There is some nice shade around the playground, which is a relief. The ground of the park is super spongy and soft, which makes it safer for the kids to play and fall. It also feels nice to step on. The park is well-maintained and clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Chelsey Park in Newington and we highly recommend it to other families looking for a fun and relaxing day out. It's definitely worth five stars."

"Great park. Well maintained. The kids play area is pretty new and we enjoy the splash pad. When going to the splash pad, depending on how long you plan to play, it is advisable to bring your own seats or picnic mat as the benches get occupied fast during peak times. Removed a star, would have removed half if possible, because the bathrooms in the splash pad can get unsightly at times (but that’s to be expected where there many little ones)."

"Very nice facility. The field is one of best I've seen. The reason not a 5 is that the field lacks bleachers. You have to stand on the outside of the fence."

"Turf fields are in great condition. The improvements to the basketball courts are fantastic. And the new Tuesday night kickball league is 2nd to none!"

"I went to this beautiful park and someone dumped the garbage.. so I put in gloves and cleaned it. We the community need to do better"