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Launch Sites


Site 1
The
Aqua Turf
Club

From I-84 heading West, take Exit 29 (left exit)

  • Turn left at the end of the ramp, then first right onto Mulberry Street.
  • Go through two Stop Signs, 1/2 mile past the 2nd Stop, entrance is on the right.
  • Park autos in parking lot in the extreme left and all the way to the rear

Site 2
Panthorn
Park

From I-84 heading East, take Exit 28:

  • Straight through intersection.
  • Make 1st left onto Burritt Street.
  • Park entrance is 1/4 mile on the right
  • Drive past tennis courts and up the small hill to upper parking lot. Park near the small buildings
  • Go up the stairs to the Baseball Field

From I-84 heading West, take Exit 28:

  • Turn right at the bottom of the ramp
  • Make left at first light
  • Make left at first stop sign onto Burritt Street.
  • Park entrance is 1/4 mile on the right
  • Drive past tennis courts and up the small hill to upper parking lot. Park near the small buildings
  • Go up the stairs to the Baseball Field

From I-691 heading West, take Exit 3 (Rte 10):

  • Turn right at end of ramp onto Rte 10 heading north
  • At first light, bear Left and stay on Rte 10.
  • At second light, turn left onto Clark Street.
  • Make first right turn onto Burritt Street.
  • Follow Burritt St. approximately one mile, Panthorn Park is on right side.
  • Drive past tennis courts and up the small hill to upper parking lot. Park near the small buildings
  • Go up the stairs to the Baseball Field

Site 3
Western
Little
League

From I-84 heading East, take Exit 31:

  • Turn left at the end of the ramp
  • At the 4th traffic light, turn right onto Spring Street
  • Look for gated entrance approximately 200 yards on the left, just after the soccer field
  • Once in the driveway, park in the lot on the right hand side
  • Launch field is on the left hand side
  • If gate is locked, wait in the driveway with your engine off. We will be there soon!

From I-84 heading West, take Exit 31 (Rte 229 / West Street):

  • Turn right at the end of the ramp
  • At the 3rd traffic light, turn right onto Spring Street
  • Look for gated entrance approximately 200 yards on the left, just after the soccer field
  • Once in the driveway, park in the lot on the right hand side
  • Launch field is on the left hand side
  • If gate is locked, wait in the driveway with your engine off. We will be there soon!

Site 4
Commuter
Parking
Lot

Located at the Junction of Rte. 10 and I-691 in Cheshire
From I-84 East or West:

  • Take Exit 27 onto 691 East
  • Take your first Exit (Exit #3)
  • Turn left at the end of the ramp
  • Go through your first light
  • Commuter lot is on your right
From I-691 Westbound:
  • Take Exit #3
  • Turn right the end of the ramp
  • Commuter lot is on your right

Site 5
Farmington
Launch
Site

From I-84 heading East or West, take Exit 39 (Rte. 4)

  • At the end of the ramp, go through the first traffic light
  • At the 2nd light, turn left onto Route 10
  • Go 2 lights and turn right onto Meadow Road
  • Go one mile, take left hand fork in the road
  • Continue 1/4 mile and turn right onto Meadow Lane
  • Park on the road, outside of red barn.
    Please do not block the driveways!
    Please do not drive up into the field!
  • Launch field is directly behind the barn
  • If you see a balloon in the air DO NOT PANIC. This is a common launch field used by many balloonists.
  • Look for Berkshire Balloons at the far end of the field

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