Wickham Park is a non-profit, private foundation whose property extends into both Manchester and East Hartford, Connecticut.
The park contains 250 acres of gardens, open fields, woodlands, ponds, picnic areas, sports facilities, and other attractions.
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NEXT SCHEDULED EVENT
34th Annual Santa's Workshop
December 13th through 23rd
A free event sponsored by Wickham Park. Children of all ages enjoy visits with Santa and his elves and refreshments with Mrs. Claus.
Santa's Workshop provides a chance for children to enjoy an uncommercialized Christmas experience.
Guests are welcome to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to area food pantries.
Hours are 3-6pm weekdays and 1-5pm on weekends.
Come and create a new family tradition.
Photo Credit: The Hartford Courant
HAPPENINGS
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Wickham Park was recently voted one of Connecticut's best wedding venues by the experts at Wedding Reports Connecticut !
In our 25 acres of themed gardens you will encounter a variety of plant materials, design styles, structures and statuary.
Choose from gardens that feature ponds, fountains, unique gazebos, and our famous Moon Bridge.
This seven page special publication appeared in the Journal Inquirer on Thursday September 15th 2011 and is a celebration of the exquisite gardens, history, benefactors, volunteers
and donators that make Wickham Park such a distinguished and cherished place. Included is a message from Wickham Park's Director, Jeff Maron.
WICKHAM PARK: PRETTY IN PINK. Wickham Park stretches over 250 rolling acres, with open fields, woodlands, ponds, picnic areas, an aviary and, seemingly, a garden for everyone's taste...(continued)
Gardens inspired by England, Italy, and the Orient are among the eight ornamental enclaves amid these 250 green acres. The playground and nature center attract youngsters, while the picnic tables and grills offer the perfect pit stops for any age. Plus aviary, bird sanctuary, tennis and volleyball courts, software diamonds, hiking and biking trails, and 18-hole disc-golf course.
Sensory Garden Model Railroad Open on Sundays from 1-3pm
The Sensory Garden Model Railroad is now operating on Sundats from 1-3pm! For more information or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, contact Chuck Oakes, Designer, Engineer, and Volunteer Coordinator at 860-644-1128.
Wickham Park is honored to be the host location for some terrific events that will welcome
visitors from all over New England and beyond. Of particular note are the Greater Hartford Disc Golf Open (GHDGO)
and the Wickham Invitational high school cross country meet.
If you have an interest in participating in or volunteering for any of the aforementioned or other
events please call (860) 528-0856 or email info@wickhampark.org for more information.
