Perhaps the two best mountain-biking locations are the West Hartford Reservoir, located on Farmington Avenue just a mile down the road from the Health Center, and the Avon Mountain, located off route 44. Both of these locations offer dirt and paved trails. At the West Hartford Reservoir, many people also run, walk, hike and roller-blade. The roads of Farmington, West Hartford and Avon are very scenic for walking, running and bicycling. There are also many good public golf courses within 15 minutes of the Health Center.
Prices are reasonable.
Conditions are excellent. Prices are expensive. Many towns have swimming pools open to the public. However, at many pools, usage is restricted to town residents. In West Hartford, parks located on South Quaker lane, Oakwood Avenue and Fern Street have pools that can be used provided you live in West Hartford.