​A very popular family waterfall to visit with a short, manageable trail for kids. There are five falls to check out and the trail is well maintained. This is a very popular fall to take photos at, and yes, swimming is allowed!
At Kent Falls you can hike, fish, picnic and make use of the fire-pits. The Kent Falls trail goes .25 miles along the falls. The falls have 250 feet of waterfall with several cascades and pools to see. Weekends during warm weather can be very crowded.
Buttermilk Falls is 55 feet high with three levels. It is located on the Mattatuck Trail and has often been described as a "hidden jewel." It has an easy trail with an approximately 10 minute long loop. Follow the blue Mattatuck Trail from your on-road parking spot.
Beautifully, heavily wooded area with 20-25 foot plunges of water. Black Ledge Falls has a short, easy trail for kids. The falls are right next to each other and vary according to rainfall. Tons of detailed information can be found here.
Devil's Hopyard has a lovely, explorable waterfall. Families can picnic, hike, and fish as well as bird watch.
This is a very popular falls site for Connecticut families. The fall's source is the Coginchaug River and has an easy trail to follow. This is a great place for kids to explore. Leashed dogs are allowed. There are designated swimming and picnicking areas.
At this state park, you can cross country ski, picnic, hike, and fish for trout. There are cascades and small plunges. The trail is easy and is a 10 minute loop. Families can check out the stone wall remains of a mill once located on the site.
This state park boasts a beach and boating, but you will enjoy their Indian Well Brook cascading waterfall. There is a picnic area right near the water and an easy short trail walk. This is a pedestrian friendly and accessible waterfall for families.
Located at the McLean Game Refuge, there's a lot to see at this location. The falls are accessible and easy to get to. Dogs are welcome but no swimming is allowed. There are lots of places to walk and a huge pond to see as well.
This is a high water volume waterfall to astound you and your kids. It has an easy trail but a lot of water. Great place for you to take pictures. As this is not a state park, swimming is prohibited. These falls have been called the "Niagara Falls of New England" by the Hartford Courant.
Note: if you would love to know more about the Geology and rock composition of each site, the DEEP CT site has detailed information for almost all of them.