Central park in Hartford. Offers a carousel, free ice skating in winter, and space for activities like drone flying. Note: some reports of litter/safety concerns.

“There is a nice park in the middle I live close to called "Bushnell Park"”

Overheard on r/Hartford · 34 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Bushnell Park

During the holidays, enjoy Winterfest with free ice skating and free skate rentals daily.

“Winterfest is on and there's free skating every day/night in Bushnell Park (+free skate rentals)”

Overheard on r/Hartford · 10 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Bushnell Park

Offers free ice skating and a historic carousel during the winter season.

“Free ice skating at Bushnell Park!”

Overheard on r/Hartford · 10 upvotes

Insider tip toddler 📍 Bushnell Park

Features a carousel and a playground designed to look like local landmarks.

“Bushnell Park has a carousel and a fun playground... designed to kinda look like the capitol building”

Overheard on r/Hartford · 5 upvotes

Insider tip Heads up all 📍 Bushnell Park

Be cautious at the playground and pond areas; reports of litter, needles, and unhoused individuals sleeping near the carousel/playground make it a potential safety concern for families.

“I wish someone could do something about the drug activity/homeless right at the kids playground on Saturday mornings.”

Overheard on r/Hartford · 1 upvotes

Heads up 📍 Bushnell Park

Be cautious of discarded needles in the park; it is a known area for drug activity and poses a safety hazard for children playing.

“recently I started seeing discarded used needles around downtown and Bushnell park, and it's really grossing me out”

Overheard on r/Hartford · 24 upvotes

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What's on at Bushnell Park

Yoga In Our City – Bushnell Park

Yoga In Our City – Bushnell Park

Bushnell Park Carousel

Bushnell Park Carousel

Bushnell Park Carousel

Bushnell Park Carousel

What locals say

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