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Windham Region Transit District

Summer Fun (by Bus!) in Willimantic

Looking for summer fun in Willimantic?

Take a WRTD bus to go fly a kite, fish, picnic, explore, jump in the river, discover local history, hike, and play ball!

Suggestion #1: Go Fly a Kite

Take a WRTD Bus to these open-field parks:

Jillson Square

Lauter Park

Recreation Park

Suggestion #2: Go Fish

Take a WRTD Bus to these local fishing spots:

Heritage Park - Willimantic River

Lauter Park - Natchaug River

Alex Caisse Park - Park Pond

Suggestion #3: Go Out(side) to Eat

Take a WRTD Bus to relaxing picnic areas:

Heritage Park - Willimantic River

Lauter Park - Natchaug River & Playscape

Alex Caisse Park - Romantic Gazebo & Pond

Memorial Park - Large Playscape

Suggestion #4: Go Exploring

Take a WRTD Bus to a public library to discover children's programs, special collections, community lending programs, and lots & lots of books:

Willimantic Public Library

Eastern Connecticut State University Library

Suggestion #5: Go Jump in the River

Take a WRTD bus to Lauter Park Beach. Contact the Windham Recreaton Department for information on beach opening and life guard hours during the summer.

Lauter Park - Natchaug River

Suggestion #6: Go Back in Time

Take a WRTD bus to these historic sites (exhibit and event fees may apply):

Heritage Park - View of Historic Mills

Windham Textile & History Museum

Jillson House Museum

Suggestion #7: Go Take a Hike

Take a WRTD bus to these walking paths:

Veteran's Memorial Greenway

Lauter Park - Natchaug River

Suggestion #8: Play Ball

Put together an impromptu game and let a WRTD bus take you there!

Recreation Park - Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer

Lauter Park - Basketball, Baseball

Memorial Park - Baseball

Suggestion #9: Spin Your Wheels

Use WRTD Bus bicycle racks to transport your bicycle to the Veterans' Memorial Greenway Trail

Veteran's Memorial Greenway