A Tour of Hartford Parks

June 22, 2021

The Parks of Hartford, pictures of Bushnell Park, Colt Park, Elizabeth Park, Goodwin Park, Hyland and Rocky Ridge Park, Keney Park, Pope Park, Riverside Park, Sigourney Square ParkThis weekend we took a tour of Hartford’s beautiful parks! Here’s a recap of some of the parks greatest features!

  • Bushnell Park
    • Bushnell Park is the oldest publicly funded park in the United States.
      • Park features: Bushnell Park Carousel, Champion Trees, Corning Fountain, Horace Wells Statue, Israel Putnam Statue, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, Spanish-American War Memorial, The Pond, Performance Pavilion and The Pump House
  • Colt Park
    • The grounds of Colt Park were originally developed in High Victorian Gothic style.
      • Park features: Playscapes, Swimming Pool, Splash Pads, Sports Fields, Historical Buildings, Dillion Stadium and the USL Championship Hartford Athletic
  • Elizabeth Park
    • Elizabeth Park is America’s oldest public rose garden.
      • Park features: Formal Gardens, Green Space, Recreational Facilities, Walking Loop and Pond House Café
  • Goodwin Park
    • Goodwin Park is home to an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course.
      • Park features: Recreational Facilities, Pond House, Playscape, Fitness Circuit, Two Trails, Olympic Size Pool, Picnic Areas, Fishing and Golf Course
  • Hyland and Rocky Ridge Park
    • Prior to being a park, Hartford used this land as a City Quarry.
      • Park features: Baseball Playing Fields, Basketball Court, Tee-ball Field, Playscape, Splash Pad and Artificial Turf Field
  • Keney Park
    • Keney Park is one of the largest public parks in New England.
      • Park features: Golf Course, Clubhouse, Fishing and The Keney Park Sustainability Project.
  • Pope Park
    • Pope Park has a community garden with available gardening plots!
      • Park features: Athletic Fields, Recreation Center, Pond, Basketball Courts and Additional Amenities
  • Riverside Park
    • Riverside Park is located along the Connecticut River.
      • Park features: Boathouse, Banquet Hall, Boat Launch, Picnic Facilities, Fishing, Trails and Playground
  • Sigourney Square Park
    • The park was named to commemorate Lydia Sigourney, who is one of America’s first professional woman authors.
      • Park features: Splash Pad, Playscape, Basketball Courts and Picnic Tables