Wickham Park

Photo Courtesy of Jeff Maron

Wickham Park is a non-profit, private foundation whose property extends into both Manchester and East Hartford, Connecticut. The park contains 280 acres of gardens, open fields, woodlands, ponds, picnic areas, sports facilities, and is the proud host of weddings, receptions, fundraising walks, disc golf tournaments, tree tours, garden tours, car shows, cross country races, family and friend gatherings, and Santa’s Workshop! The park contains 30 acres of pristine gardens including; a Lotus Garden, Scottish Garden, Sensory Garden, Art Garden and more.

Olmsted Associates developed the plan to take the property from a private estate to a park open to the public. The firm also redesigned the Oriental Garden and Italian Shrine as well as adding the Lotus Garden.

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    Scottish Garden; Photo Courtesy of Jeff Maron

    Oriental Garden; Photo Courtesy of Jeff Maron

    Italian Shrine; Photo Courtesy of Jeff Maron

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