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Throughout the year, Brooksvale Park hosts a variety of events and activities for the community. In the spring, the park holds a Maple Sugaring Festival, where visitors can learn about the process of making maple syrup and sample fresh maple products. In the fall, the park hosts a Harvest Festival, featuring hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and other seasonal activities. |
Throughout the year, Brooksvale Park hosts a variety of events and activities for the community. In the spring, the park holds a Maple Sugaring Festival, where visitors can learn about the process of making maple syrup and sample fresh maple products. In the fall, the park hosts a Harvest Festival, featuring hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and other seasonal activities. |
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In addition, the park offers a variety of educational programs and workshops throughout the year, including birdwatching hikes, nature photography classes, and gardening workshops. |
In addition, the park offers a variety of educational programs and workshops throughout the year, including birdwatching hikes, nature photography classes, and gardening workshops. |
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Revision as of 18:26, 3 April 2023
| Brooksvale Park | |
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| Location | Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°27′22″N 72°55′29″W / 41.4562082°N 72.9248253°W |
| Elevation | 325 feet |
Brooksvale Park is a municipal park in the northwestern corner of Hamden, Connecticut in the Northeastern United States.
Brooksvale Park covers an area of over 500 acres and is operated by the Hamden Parks and Recreation Department. The park is home to a wide variety of recreational activities and natural features, including hiking trails, fishing ponds, a nature center, and a working farm.[1]
History
The land that is now Brooksvale Park was once part of a farm owned by the Brooks family, who settled in the area in the early 18th century. In the early 20th century, the Brooks family began selling off parts of their land, and in 1958, the Town of Hamden purchased the remaining 54 acres to create a public park. [2]
Facilities
Brooksvale Park offers a wide range of recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. The park features several hiking trails that wind through wooded areas and along the banks of the park's two ponds, which are stocked with fish for catch-and-release fishing. The park also has a playground, picnic areas, and a pavilion that can be rented for private events.
The park's nature center, located in a historic barn on the property, offers educational programs and exhibits on the local flora and fauna. The center features live animals, including snakes, turtles, and birds of prey, and offers guided hikes and other activities throughout the year.
The working farm at Brooksvale Park is a popular attraction for visitors. The farm features a variety of animals, including cows, sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, and horses. Visitors can watch farm activities such as milking cows, shearing sheep, and feeding the animals. The farm also sells fresh produce and eggs, as well as locally made products such as honey and maple syrup.
Events
Throughout the year, Brooksvale Park hosts a variety of events and activities for the community. In the spring, the park holds a Maple Sugaring Festival, where visitors can learn about the process of making maple syrup and sample fresh maple products. In the fall, the park hosts a Harvest Festival, featuring hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and other seasonal activities. [3] Hamden Parks & Recreation. (n.d.). Harvest Festival at Brooksvale Park. Retrieved from https://www.hamden.com/content/7084/7094/7717/7725/default.aspx </ref>
In addition, the park offers a variety of educational programs and workshops throughout the year, including birdwatching hikes, nature photography classes, and gardening workshops.
Conservation
Brooksvale Park is committed to preserving the natural environment and promoting sustainable practices. The park has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including composting food waste from the farm, using organic fertilizers and pest control methods, and providing recycling and composting bins throughout the park. [4]
See also
References
- ^ "About Brooksvale Park". hamden.com. Hamden Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "History of Brooksvale Park". hamdenhistoricalsociety.org. Hamden Historical Society. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
HarvestFestivalwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Sustainable Practices at Brooksvale Park". hamden.com. Hamden Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
External Links
Hamden Parks & Recreation. (n.d.). About Brooksvale Park. Retrieved from https://www.hamden.com/content/7084/7094/7104/default.aspx
Hamden Historical Society. (n.d.). History of Brooksvale Park. Retrieved from http://www.hamdenhistoricalsociety.org/brooksvale.htm
Parker, M. (2011, July 15). Brooksvale Park: A Jewel in Hamden's Crown. New Haven Independent. Retrieved from https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/brooksvale_park/
Connecticut Office of Tourism. (n.d.). Nature Center at Brooksvale Park. Retrieved from https://www.ctvisit.com/listings/nature-center-brooksvale-park
Barton, J. (2016, June 12). Brooksvale Park's Working Farm: A Valuable Resource for the Community. Hamden Patch. Retrieved from https://patch.com/connecticut/hamden/brooksvale-park-s-working-farm-valuable-resource-community
Smith, C. (2017, February 26). Maple Sugaring Festival at Brooksvale Park. New Haven Register. Retrieved from https://www.nhregister.com/lifestyle/article/Maple-Sugaring-Festival-at-Brooksvale-Park-11318345.php
Hamden Parks & Recreation. (n.d.). Harvest Festival at Brooksvale Park. Retrieved from https://www.hamden.com/content/7084/7094/7717/7725/default.aspx
Hamden Parks & Recreation. (n.d.). Sustainable Practices at Brooksvale Park. Retrieved from https://www.hamden.com/content/7084/7094/7779/default.aspx