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Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides
Categories: Active Life Amusement Parks Active Life Amateur Sports Teams Amusement Parks, Amateur Sports Teams [Edit]
538 NW Main StDouglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-2664
- Good for Kids:
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6 reviews for Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides
6 reviews in English
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Review from Kara R.
Northborough, MA
7/21/2011
My parents came out here the other day because they live super close by. Today was the first day of a heat wave, and since we don't have A/C, my parents and I took the boys out for the day so we weren't all sweating to death at home.
Totally worth it.
The breeze off the lake was all day, to the point that we kind of forgot about the heat wave until we were going home for lunch in my parents' air-conditioned home. We were reminded when we got to the top of the hill to the road, and everyone was in complete disbelief of the temperature difference over such a short distance.
Anyway despite only a very small amount of sand, it never seems like any of the 10,000 children are clamoring for sandcastle acreage, the lake water is pleasant and warmish (so that my 19-month-old doesn't refuse to swim). Also the bathroom was clean, which is regrettably rare. The ice cream from the snack bar was a nice end to the day, there are a billion picnic tables that somehow all seem to be in the shade, the grass is comfortable and well-manicured.
And the waterslides look fun. When I have a kid old enough to be allowed on, we'll pay the extra money to ride them. Also - totally fantastic to have waterslides so close for only an $18.00 [adult] entry fee. -
Review from Cesar M.
Sharon, MA
7/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
My family has decided to make a trip to Breezy Picnic Grounds a tradition for Independence Day. I had never joined them but decided to do so this year. Really, I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
We do not go here for the waterslides, just for the beach and the picnic tables along the water. My family lines up about an hour before the place opens in order to claim a good spot. The property, which is right on the lake, has small beach areas where kids can play in the sand and water. The rest of the property is covered with well-maintained grass.
Armed with a portable grill, charcoal and lighter fluid, everyone is able to eat, eat, eat all day long. We brought some chairs and blankets and lay out on the grass! (A plus for those of us that don't want to be covered in sand.) The kids were happy playing in the water, on the sand and in the small arcade on the property.
The place also offers some food at the snack bar, which is nice. The bathrooms were heavily used this day because of the large number of people there but they were ok as far as cleanliness. I enjoyed picnicking here and think that it is a good place to keep in mind if you are looking for something nice to do with the family.
I paid for my $9 adult ticket for the beach with no waterslide access. -
Review from Teri L.
Worcester, MA
10/9/2008
Many people don't know about this little gem in the middle of Massachusetts. I started coming here with my boyfriend when I was a teen. All his family including cousins and their kids, aunts and uncles could always be found in the same area of the park. It was like having an informal family reunion every weekend. When we had our kids, we did the same thing for many years and had wonderful times here.
The breeze is constant. I don't understand how it can be so hot everywhere else but here was this constant breeze off the lake that would cool you right down. The water is super clean, the lawn full and soft. Always clean areas where the picnic tables are and the sand is raked every night. The store is great for munchies and ice cream.
What a great place to take your family and it's so close to Worcester!!! -
Review from Jonathan B.
Ashland, MA
8/10/2010
Just got home from the Breezy Picnic Grounds. We did the after 3pm admission. After 3pm, 5 and over ( with water slides ) was $15. Its a bit much.
There are three water slides of resonable length. The crowds didn't seem to bad after 3pm on a weekday ( and it was a beautiful day ). In addiition, there was a nice lake with a sandy bottom. It was a nice place to swim and the water was quite warm, warmer than one might expect in a lake, and warmer our local pools. There were plenty of picnic tables to put your stuff in, and your welcome to bring in food.
We also purchased food from their snack bar. The food seemed good but was a bit pricey. They had the local park fare, hot dogs, french fries, ice cream etc...
It was a nice place to go with younger kids. I think older kids would be bored. -
Review from ellen m.
Franklin, MA
1/29/2008
This is a pretty small park/beach in Central Mass. There are three water-slides that go into a small pool, and also picnic tables along the wall where the lake starts. You must get here when they first open to claim a picnic table, but there are plenty of spots to set up your blanket on the grassy hill to the right of the slides.
The admission is pretty cheap, but more expensive if you're going to use the water-slides. I haven't been on them since I was little, but I CAN remember waiting in line forever, so if that's your thing and you're patient, it could be fun.
There is a small snack bar, which sells ice cream, french fries and onion rings and things like that, the prices are decent. They also have grills scattered around the picnic area, so if you want to bring your own stuff to make, that's cool too.
I loved going here as a kid, so I'm sure its' great for families. They get an awesome breeze off of the lake, so even on the hottest, most humid day of the summer, it's tolerable.
p.s There's also an arcade above the snack bar, I forgot about that! -
Review from Susan A.
Mendon, MA
7/22/2010
My two boys and I spent a very enjoyable day today at Breezy Acres with friends. The grounds, beach area, and bathroom/changing facilities were very clean. The lifeguards at the top of the slides had very little personality, but I can see where it could get very boring sitting up there all day. The water slides were lots of fun. There are two slides that are pretty basic, and a third one that has a tunnel at the top with a steep drop at the very beginning. I've never been to any other water slides, so I don't have anything else to compare it to. The lines at the slides varied throughout the day, but I don't think we waited more than 15 mins. at any time. We were able to make 14 runs throughout the day with lots of spare time for lunch and swimming. I would imagine the lines are probably much longer on the weekends. The admission price is a little steep in my opinion -- $17.75 for the beach and water slides for anyone age 5 and up. However, we spent the entire day and I feel we got the most out of it. All in all, it was a great time, and we will definitely return.
