Kids Make A Splash At Stamford's Chelsea Piers

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Chelsea Piers Connecticut offers two very different kinds of water recreation for youngsters in Stamford.

A youngster makes a quick trip down a slide at the Splash Zone at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford.
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The Chelsea Piers swim team members get some tips from a coach.
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The swim team hits the pool.
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Team members hang out on the edge of the pool at practice.
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It's time for the backstroke at the Chelsea Piers pool.
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Girls line up on the deck of the pool at Chelsea Piers Connecticut.
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The Splash Zone offers a variety of slides for kids to enjoy.
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Chelsea Piers Connecticut is located in the old Clairol building in Stamford.
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Water slides zig zag through the Splash Zone.
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Kids end up in the final pool after navigating the slides at the Splash Zone at Chelsea Piers.
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Skip Pearlman

02/17/2015 5:30 a.m.

For the serious swimmer, the Chelsea Piers swim team hits the Olympic size pool. The kids swim many laps, work to perfect their strokes and get expert advice from their coaches.

For those who just want to have fun, Chelsea Piers offers the Splash Zone, criss-crossed with a variety of crazy-colored slides. Kids hit the slides, splashing down in the warm, shallow pool at the end.

To learn more about Chelsea Piers Connecticut and its programs, visit its website or call 203-989-1000. The facility is located at 1 Blachley Road.

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