Swim Zipline RockWall Portland CT 7/4

Everyone who came had a great time at the Brownstone Park.  Everyone went out of their comfort zone and tried new activities.  Who knew Robert (shen) could rock climb so well?  Robert also brought his neices Lauren and Rachel, and they had a blast zip lining, sliding down the water slide, climbing the Iceberg, and rolling around in the big green ball.  The most impressive thing was that they also did the 80-ft rock wall and wakeboards.  Frankie wouldn't go wakeboarding with us, so he'll be thrown into the water the next time.  :)  The GO member who took the cake for an active day was Mike, who biked 5 hours to get from home to the park (partially due to an accidental detour to East Haddam because of poor directions from Map Quest) and hung out at the park until closing.

Thanks to everyone who came, and next time, I'll give a lot more notice than a week to get things together.   I'd love to RSVP 25+ people to get everyone that group discount.  That way, we can use the saved money to buy ice cream at the park!

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My partner Mike and I would like to invite everyone to join us at the Brownstone Park in Portland CT on Sunday, the 4th of July.  Brownstone used to be an operating quarry until a flash flood and hurricane submerged the quarry in 1938.  Now, it has been converted into an outdoor adventure park with hiking, biking, swimming, snorkeling, scuba, cliff jumps, zip lines, a 100 ft water slide, giant inflatable toys, kayaking, wake boards, and rock wall climbing.  Be as active as you want to be, or lounge on the man-made beach soaking up the sun. 

Admission is $18 for the General Pass which includes the hiking, biking, swimming, and snorkeling.  The $26 Adventure Pass lets you do everything else.  If we get a group of 25 together, there is a discount rate.  There are park waivers to fill out, which can be done at admission or filled out beforehand from the website www.brownstonepark.com to expedite the check in.  Changing facilities, lockers, and bathrooms are all available, as well as rental gear for scuba, wet suits, and more.  Life vests or other floatation gear is mandatory and provided free to all park attendants.  Alternatively, wet suits 3 mm or thicker also count as a floatation device.

Parking is free.   You can bring food  for yourself or to share with the group, or buy food available in the park.