News

In the News: Developer chosen for CT riverfront park connecting Hartford, Windsor
Riverfront Recapture selects New York-based Hargreaves Jones to take the lead on a new park planned along the banks of the Connecticut River

Hargreaves Jones Chosen to Transform 60+ Acres of Riverfront Land into a Thriving Community Park, Community Engagement Process to Begin on December 2
Riverfront Recapture has selected Hargreaves Jones, a renowned leader in landscape architecture and design, to develop a master plan for their new riverfront park, regional trail extension, and complementary commercial development on the Hartford-Windsor line.

In the News: Windsor close to connecting 7-mile riverfront trail to downtown Hartford, thanks to a new state grant
In The News: After years of planning, Windsor is on the brink of connecting its waterfront trail along the Connecticut River to the longer and better-known riverfront walk in Hartford.

In the News: Riverfront Recapture bike path project will connect Windsor and Hartford’s South End
In The News: New grant funding will enable bikers and walkers to eventually hop on the trail at Windsor Meadows State Park and end up in the South End of Hartford, all while traveling along the Connecticut River.

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.
Questions about our parks & programs? Contact Tara Cantor, Director of Communications & Marketing by email or at (860) 986-8553.