Wickham Park in Manchester CT was named "Best Garden and Picnic Park" by Yankee Magazine!
My favorite park in the state was selected by Yankee Magazine as the "Best Garden and Picnic Spot!" I have always thought that Wickham Park was the best-kept secret, but the word is out now.
With around 250 acres of expansive lawn, specialty gardens, walking paths, picnic areas, a bird sanctuary, and a new sensory garden, the park is a respite from everyday stresses.
Each year, the dedicated staff of Wickham Park painstakingly 
tends to the gardens and plans for new gardens and rejuvenation. Over the past few decades, they have added a wetlands garden with decking for walking, the new sensory garden, a rose garden, an English garden surrounding a gazebo for weddings, a reception area for catered weddings, a disc golf course, a fitness trail, and many other improvements. There is also plenty of space for picnics, volleyball, tennis, baseball, and children's playgrounds.
This year is the 50th anniversary of Wickham Park which was left in trust by Clarence and Edith Wickham. We are lucky to have this beautiful park. If you have never been to Wickham Park, you must see it for yourself. It's no wonder that Yankee Magazine named it "Best Garden and Picnic Spot!"
For directions, hours, and other information, visit Wickham Park online.
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Sounds like a great place Peggy, stopping by to say hello from your sister city in MAnchester NH
What a beautiful park, I hope that I will get the chance to visit it one day!
Hi Scott - Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great Memorial Day!
Hi Brian - I hope you get to visit it too, but I am sure you have beautiful parks where you live also!
Peggy -- Wickham Park and especially that sensory garden sound lovely. I am going to have to take a stop by there when I get up to the area. Sounds like a worthwhile stop! Have a great day.
Peggy, this park looks like our Denver Botanical Gardens --- no wonder they got BEST GARDEN!
Peggy, Wickham Park is a beautiful park. The last time that I was there was for High School Cross Country State Tournament, and it was a great place to hold that event.
Hi Barbara - Let me know when you come up to see it--I'll meet you there!
Hi Joan - It's a beautiful place, as I am sure your gardens are!
Hi George - I have been there for so many cross country meets and tournaments! I'm nostalgic just thinking about them.