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Vendor Registration 2026
Interested in being a vendor at one or all of our events this year? Registration is now open for food vendors, merchandise vendors, and marketing booths.

Riverfront Land Development Project Site Remediation Bid Documents Now Available
Riverfront Recapture is soliciting proposals from qualified teams experienced in waterfront park design to provide Master Planning, Landscape, Architectural Design, & Engineering Services for a new riverfront park, regional trail extension…

We’re Hiring! Join our Team.
We’re hiring a Park Planning Associate to help us grow! This position offers a unique entry-level opportunity to contribute to the development and management of park projects along the Connecticut River

Double Your Impact
From now until December 31st, three generous anonymous donors will match every dollar you give—up to $7,500—unlocking an additional $7,500 for Riverfront Recapture.

Vendor Registration 2025
Interested in being a vendor at one or all of our events this year? Registration is now open for food vendors, merchandise vendors, and marketing booths.

In the News: Virtually forgotten, the story of a historic CT bell may once again ring out for all
Pieces of history could come back together now that a more prominent — some say, respectful — location for displaying the bell has been found along Hartford’s riverfront.

In the News: Plans for popular CT park include splash pad, boat launch, trails and picnicking.
The city of Hartford and Riverfront Recapture are eying an ambitious schedule for $7 million of construction to have Batterson Park available to the public again next July, a decade after it was shut down.

Apply to Perform at the Hartbeat Music Festival
The Hartbeat Music Festival will be held on Saturday, June 14. Interested in performing? Apply using the form below by midnight on November 10

Rowing 5K: Results & Photos, 2024
Thanks to all who ran, rowed, erged, or walked to support our community rowing program.
The race was a success, and our goal of raising $25,000 will be too.
Questions about our parks & programs? Please email or call us at (860) 713-3131