The Guide to Stamford Playgrounds!

Burdick Street, Stamford

Barrett Park is located in Stamford’s Belltown neighborhood.

The playground was renovated in 2024 and features several play structures, including a separate one for toddlers and has baby swings.

There is also a cute scavenger hunt for animal tracks on the playground equipment and picnic tables for lunchtime!

The park includes plenty of green space for running around, a baseball field and basketball court. There is also a pavilion for parties.

354 Chestnut Hill Road, Stamford

Chestnut Hill Park is located in North Stamford, off Long Ridge Road.

It features two playgrounds. One is gated for toddlers and has baby swings. The other is for older children and features slides, as well as equipment for climbing and swings for older children.

There is also a baseball field and grassy area for playing, as well as a pavilion.

Commons Park South, Stamford

Commons Park is located in the center of Harbor Point.

It’s has a structure featuring slides and climbing structure.

Best of all, Proof Coffee Roasters has a hut next to the playground for coffee and plenty of green space for running around, as well as fountain that kids love watching!

39 Courtland Avenue, Stamford

The playground at Courtland Park in Glenbrook features a tall net climber, swing set, see-saw, a tot play area, and other structures to explore and climb on. There is also a sensory play area with musical elements.

363 Weed Avenue, Stamford

Cove Island Park’s playground features areas for climbing, slides of multiple heights and swings, making it a good one for several age groups.

There is also a paved trail for scooters and bikes, plenty of grassy area for running around and there is a beach.

One thing to note, is that there is a distance to walk from the parking lot to the playground. Be sure to bring a stroller or wagon for little children.

Cove Island Park is one of Stamford’s beaches, so a Beach Parking Permit is required May 1 – September 30 every year!

129 Interlaken Road, Stamford

Designs by Lee is a nursery and garden center located in North Stamford (off High Ridge Road, just past the Stamford Museum & Nature Center).

It features a bus and cute playhouses for pretend play. Also say hi to the goats, who are always excited for company!

350 Roxbury Road, Stamford

Emmett’s Playground is my personal favorite. It was built in memory of 10-year-old Emmet Manheim who passed away from aplastic anemia.

With help from a kid’s planning and design committee composed of Emmet’s cousins and friends, the playground has a roller-coaster theme and incorporates Emmet’s passion for things that are “fun, fast, and fair.”

Kids love the zip line, slides and climbing areas! The playground is fenced in and open to the public outside of school hours on weekdays, on weekends and holidays. There is also a gazebo and benches for sitting. It’s a great option for elementary school kids!

200 Elmcroft Road, Stamford

The playground at Kosciuszko Park features a playscape with slides, climbing and fun! It’s fenced in and has both benches and a pavilion for relaxing. There are also areas for riding bikes and scooters.

97 Bridge Street, Stamford

Scalzi Park’s playground has options for multiple ages in one area. One of the play structures is quite high and best for older children. The other features lower to the ground entertainment for younger children. There are also swings.

Next to the playground is a splash pad for cooling off!

The track around the park is good for walking, bikes or scooters and there is plenty of green space to run around. The park also features tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, as a bocce ball court.

Main/Museum Entrance: 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
Farmhouse Entrance: 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford

Access to the playground at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is included with the cost of admission or membership and is open during regular hours, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. It’s a fun playground for elementary school kids with climbing and slides. There is a sand box area, playhouse and play boat that is fun for younger children.

This playground also has a wooden chair swing and seating for parents or kids wanting to take a snack break. It’s easy to take a walk over after visiting the animals!

The Sue McGraw Friendship Playground playground at Mill River Park is now open!

The playground was updated in 2025 and emphasizes natural features, blending seamlessly with the park’s lush landscape. It features a cool slide, swings, climbing structures, wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round and jungle gym.

There are even restrooms that look like frogs on-site, so bathroom breaks don’t stop the fun! And picnic tables for a snack break.

7 Harbor Point Road South, Stamford

Triangle Park is located in Harbor Point, in front of the Opus Harbor Point. The playground is awesome for a number of reasons. First, the playground is gated so it’s easy to keep track of little ones. There are low to the ground structures and structures that are a little higher. There are also a couple of swings.

There is a dog park next to the playground which is great for kids who love watching puppies play and there is a splash pad with a bathroom just outside the gate to the playground! Perfect for cooling off on hot days.

The playground is within walking distance to family friendly restaurants including Bareburger and Fortina, as well as the Harbor Point Boardwalk.

800 Stillwater Road, Stamford

Twin Meadows Playground is fun for kids of multiple ages. It features a fun playscape that toddlers will also enjoy. It’s open to the public outside of school hours on weekdays, as well as on weekends and holidays.

Shippan Avenue, Stamford

West Beach is my favorite of the Stamford beaches for families. One of the reasons is that it has a playground located on the beach. The beach and playground are also just a few steps from the parking lot!

Kids love running from your set up at the beach to the playground and back… providing plenty of entertainment for summer days! The play structure is small, there are no swings, but it does feature a few slides. It is best suited for toddlers and preschoolers.

West Beach is one of Stamford’s beaches, so a Beach Parking Permit is required May 1 – September 30 every year!