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There’s so much more to this recreation area than water! For example, there are 29 campsites for either tents or trailers and numerous hiking trails, tennis, picnic tables, and places to rent for private parties. “We began the splash pad last year but had to halt construction for the winter,” says Jeff Graham, general manager of the Hanover Improvement Society, which owns and operates Storrs Pond. “We’re so excited that it will be ready this year so everyone can get cool on hot summer days.”

Exciting Updates Another update to be excited about is a renovated bathhouse. “The bathhouse was built in 1963, and very little was done to it over the years,” says Jeff. “We have been hearing for a long time that we needed to upgrade, and now we have. The bathhouse was taken down to the studs and completely redone.” The facility now includes a new family bathroom and a first-aid room. The recreation area is not sitting on its laurels with regard to the rest of the facility either. Among the more usual updates

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