New London

Sports and the Outdoors

Fort Trumbull State Park. At Fort Trumbull State Park on the Thames River, former location of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, you'll find a 19th-century stonework-and-masonry fort, an extensive visitor center focusing on military history, a top-rate fishing pier, a boardwalk with fantastic views, and a picnic area for when you want to relax. 90 Walbach St., New London, CT, 06320. 860/444-7591.

Ocean Beach Park. This beach park has a ½-mi-long beach, an Olympic-size outdoor pool (with a waterslide), a miniature golf course, a video arcade, a boardwalk, and a picnic area. 98 Neptune Ave., New London, CT, 06320. 860/447-3031. www.ocean-beach-park.com/.