"...an opening in the heart of the city..., to which citizens will naturally flow in their walks; ...a place where children play; ...a place for holiday scenes and celebrations; ...where rich and poor will exchange looks and make acquaintance through the eyes; ...a place of life and motion that will make us more completely conscious of being one people."
– The Rev. Horace Bushnell, proposing the park, 1853.
A Perfect Holiday Gift. Adopt a Bench. Create a lasting memory for someone you love, celebrate a special occasion or business event by adopting a park bench. Your donation will refurbish a 6- or 8-foot bench and will be recognized with a plaque on your bench. Watch the LocalOnlineNews.TV report.Download form.
Bushnell Park Carousel / New England Carousel Museum One of the few remaining antique wooden carousels in the US, only $1/ride all season. New hours for Carousel: Open Saturdays/Sundays thru December 31st 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Santa will appear each Saturday & Sunday till Christmas 12-3 p.m for photos!
