Main Office Hours

The Main Office will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Dunning Lake Programs will not be held, however Day Camp will be in session the 4th. The Main Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm.

Office Drop Box

The main office will be open 8:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday. If you miss the office hours, you can always use the convenient Drop Box slot at the office door.

Summer Park Hours

The park will be open for swimming daily from Saturday, May 31st to Labor Day, Monday, September 1st Swimming is available May 31st to July 31st from 10:00am to 7:45pm. From August 1st to Labor Day 10:00am. to 7:00pm. The gate locks promptly at dusk. PLEASE NOTE: Dunning Lake will be closed for swimming at 3:00pm on June 18th for weed treatment.

Membership Checks

Throughout the upcoming months, we will be periodically manning the gate with two persons to verify the proper use of membership stickers. During these inspections, we ask that you be patient and understanding with our gate attendants as they are ensuring the integrity of your membership. We will also have staff periodically patrolling all parking lots for sticker inspection. As stated in your membership handbook, all membership stickers must be affixed to the front, driver’s side windshield. Anyone misusing stickers will immediately lose all membership privileges and no refund will be given.

Winding Trails 2008 Committee Member Volunteers

Mike Cenci
Mike Daly
Shaun Delaney
Dan Escajeda
Betsy Heckman
Lynn Ingvertsen
Kris Jensen, III
Reginald Momah
Jim Platosh
Paul Prisloe

Guest Info

Throughout the summer we noticed a number of families planning “large parties”. As members of the facility you are entitled to bring up to 6 guests per day. These guests must park outside the gate and ride in with the member family. Guest passes are available for purchase and are to be used by the member to pay for their guests. They cannot be given to a guest and used as a general admission to the facility. These policies are put in place to protect against overcrowding of the facility. We can accommodate larger groups but they must be handled as a group outing and arranged through Donna Williams, Group Outing Coordinator by calling 677-1370.

Tennis Information

The tennis courts will open on April 1st. The hours will be from 8:00am to 7:45pm. Summer hours begin June 1st and run from 7:00am until 7:45pm. Two courts will be designated for camp use between June 23rd and August 15th from 9:00am to 3:00pm weekdays to accommodate the campers.

New Smoking Policy for Dunning Lake Beach
Due to an increase in the number of complaints, and the increased maintenance work in cleaning up discarded cigarettes, Winding Trails has adopted a policy of no smoking on Dunning Lake beach. We appreciate your understanding in honoring this new policy.

Fishing Opening Day

Dunning Lake will open for the 2008 fishing season at 6:00am on Saturday, April 19th. Children only under the age of 16 will be allowed to fish during the Children’s Fishing Derby on April 12th. Connecticut State Law states that anyone over the age of 16 cannot fish prior to opening day. We appreciate your cooperation during this time.

Please adhere to the following regulations regarding fishing at your park:
-Fishermen 16 years of age and older must have a valid CT fishing license. Children under 16 do not need a fishing license.
- Members are allowed three trout or bass per day. If you bring a guest, you and your guests’ limit together cannot exceed five trout or bass per day.
- No bass less than 13" or over 17" should be taken from the lake.
- All boats that are transported must be rinsed off (hose on the side of Main office) before entering Dunning Lake to prevent any unwanted plant life. Everyone in the boat must wear a certified personal flotation device in the boat.

Catch and release is a great way to enjoy fishing and allows everyone the opportunity to enjoy fishing at Dunning Lake. If you have any further questions about fishing, please call the Main Office at 677-8458.

Boat Slip

Boat storage is available to members on a first come first serve basis. Registration forms for the storage of canoes, rowboats & sailboats under 15' are available at the Main Office. Boats will be stored across from the Main Office building at the owner’s risk. All boats must be registered with Winding Trails. Stickers will be attached to boats indicating member number and boat slip number. Non-registered boats and boats not up to date on payment will become property of Winding Trails. Winding Trails offers year round boat storage for $180, six month storage for $100 and three month storage for $60. Additional months can be added for a charge of $20 per month. All boats will be given an assigned space & number. Only one boat per slip permitted.

Boat Rentals

All persons renting a boat must be at least 8 years old and a Level 5 swimmer. All boaters must wear lifejackets. Boats are available for rent at the boathouse daily between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm.

Overnight Camping

Did you know that members of Winding Trails may camp overnight at the designated camp areas on weekends from May - October? There is a fire pit, picnic table, grill and a Sani-Can all on site. We also keep the camp bathhouse, with hot showers, open for your convenience. There are 5 campsites available for reservations. These areas are intended for tent camping only. Your vehicle will be allowed at the campsite to unload only before 10:00am and after 6:00pm. No vehicle traffic will be allowed during the day. Please observe quiet time from 10:00pm - 8:00am. Call Donna at 677-1370 for reservations.

Members Fee: $10.00 per family
Guests of Members Fee: $15.00 per family

Summer Day Camp Programs

Registrations for our 61st year of Summer Day Camp continue to be strong. We are currently over 60% filled so be sure to call and register today! The summer will be full of great activities such as archery, basketball, nature, swimming, arts and crafts, special events, performers and much more. As always, we offer a variety of specialty programs like our new Lego camp, Major League Soccer and Mad Science. So don’t sit inside playing video games this summer, get out and enjoy all the great things that the Winding Trails summer camps have to offer. For a complete brochure and to check on availability for your child’s age group please call Renee at 674-4227 or go online to view or download the camp brochure at www.windingtrails.org.

Self Guided Nature Trail Is Open

Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to hear that we have a self-guided nature trail marked and ready for your enjoyment. The trail is approximately 1.5 miles in length and has 34 points of interest. Along the trail you will find numbered plates that correspond to a brochure that will identify what you are viewing. You will begin your journey on this trail at the parking lot on the right just before the stop sign. Brochures can be picked up at the gatehouse, in the Main Office or outside the Lodge. Simply follow the yellow blaze marks on the trails and enjoy the great outdoors.

Helping Hands Show the love!

We know you love Winding Trails, now turn that love into action. Winding Trails is holding its third annual Beautification Day. Get out your families’ work gloves and lend a helping hand. This event jumpstarts our work to provide you with the most pristine park we can get. Many hands mean light work. We are looking for skilled and unskilled labor. Please mark your calendar and register so we can feed you. Join your community and give back to the environment. Please call 677-8458 to register.

Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Roosen’s Roost

The forest is an important part of Winding Trails. It is a critical ecosystem within our property. The woods provide solace, habitat, beauty, oxygen and of course firewood. Whether you just finished cross country skiing or you are out camping in the early spring, a wood fire warms the hands and the heart. As many of you know, the log by the fire is a lot of work for someone. This past fall Winding Trails had help. Miss Porter’s School and the Farmington High Alternative School provided some much needed extra hands to collect transport and stack firewood. We would like to thank all of them for their time, effort and dedication to community service.