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
THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL GREATER HARTFORD DISC GOLF OPEN PDGA A-TIER
Friday through Sunday, September 8th-10th
A full 88-player field will compete in three rounds of 22-holes over three days of competition on the Wickham Park disc golf course.
This event is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association as a PDGA A-tier event and will include participation by a number of top touring professional players.
Spectators are welcome and are encouraged to attend.
Player Tee Times will be assigned between 10:00am and 2:00pm
Saturday September 9th: Shotgun Start
Player's Meeting at 1:00 pm following the Trinity College Bantam Invitational Cross Country meet.
The entire field will play a round of 22-holes simultanesously
Saturday September 10th: Trickle Start
Player Tee Times will be assigned between 10:00am and 2:00pm
37th ANNUAL BRITICSH MOTORCAR SHOW
Sunday, September 10th
For 37 years this display of vintage Triumph cars and other British and American sports cars
has been hosted and sponsored by the Triumph Car Association. Spectators are welcome to admire the autos
and ask questions of their owners.
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.
