News


RFQ from Master Planning, Landscape, Architectural, & Engineering Services Open Through May 8
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…


Hartbeat Music Artist Application
Apply to perform at this year’s Hartbeat Music Festival, held at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza on Saturday, September 9.


Vendor Registration 2023
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
In The News: Plan to rebuild Hartford highways gaining support, waiting for DOT


Riverfront Rowing Wins Big at USRowing’s Masters National Championships
Riverfront Rowing competed in the USRowing Masters National Championships and in a first for the program, the Men’s and Women’s teams won the Overall Points Trophy, bringing a national championship honor home to Hartford.


New LEDs on the Columbus Boulevard Bridge
We lit the new LED lights on the Columbus Boulevard Bridge last night, and they’re not just pretty, they’re practical.


The Big Mo’
The Big Mo’ is Riverfront Recapture’s major annual fundraising event; it celebrates new and positive changes along the Connecticut River in Hartford and East Hartford.


Congressman Larson Secures More Than $6 Million in Funding for First District Organizations
10 projects in the First District will receive more than $6 million in the federal funding package that passed the House…


Park User Survey 2021
Did you visit our parks this year? If you did, we’d really appreciate you taking a few minutes to answer some questions for us.
Questions about our parks & programs? Contact Tara Cantor, Director of Communications & Marketing by email or at (860) 986-8553.