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Elizabeth Park West Hartford CT The Flowers Will Soon Be In Full Bloom

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Real Estate Agent with Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 REB.0759001

Soon The Flowers Will Soon Be In Full Bloom

We are in the middle of our April showers and very soon we will be in full bloom with May showers and for anyone looking to see a sea of color, then a visit to Elizabeth Park in West Hartford CT is just the place.  

Elizabeth Park is a city park located in Hartford and West Hartford, Connecticut. It covers 102 acres and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site was previously owned by financier Charles M. Pond of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad and Hartford National Bank, and a treasurer of Connecticut. In 1894 he bequeathed his estate to the City of Hartford with the stipulation that it be named for his deceased wife, Elizabeth.

The design of the park was done by the Olmsted Brothers, the successors to the landscape architecture firm to Frederick Law Olmsted, the same company that designed Central Park in New York City And Fulton Park in Waterbury CT.

There are always visitors meandering through the park especially as there is so much to see.  On some Sunday afternoons, they once held live concerts there and one could appreciate the sounds while being awed by the flowers.

On some weekends, one might also catch a game of cricket played on the adjacent pitche's. They are well attended and can get rowdy as well.

Full information on the park and events held there can be found on the Elizabeth Park web site.

Soon The Flowers Will Soon Be In Full Bloom

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Comments (30)

Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

This looks like a great destination to enjoy an afternoon.  Nature has a way of soothing the soul.

Apr 19, 2021 04:15 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Ed - Elexabeth Park  has a bit of a British feel to it.  I will have to put it on my bucket list.  Not that far from me.

Apr 21, 2021 04:52 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Brian, it is a very peaceful place and the colors are all over.

Apr 21, 2021 06:40 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Nina, they have rows upon rows of roses, all detailed with names. It truly is quite special.

Apr 21, 2021 06:41 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Michael, it awakens all of the senses.

Apr 21, 2021 06:42 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

A, I learned a lot a well as I had no idea how extensive their work was

Apr 21, 2021 06:42 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Myrl, when the arbors are in bloom it is so beautiful. I will need to take a follow up visit this year to get some additional shots

Apr 21, 2021 06:43 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

George, mid to late May should be fine as well as mid June when all the roses will be in bloom

Apr 21, 2021 06:44 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Laura, where you are a bit further south in NY is just warm enough to start the colors as much as 2 weeks sooner than ours

Apr 21, 2021 06:45 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Dorte, it is very imaginative especially the center piece to the gardens with the flowering vines

Apr 21, 2021 06:46 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Rocky, it is sensory overload when in full bloom

Apr 21, 2021 06:47 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Joan, we are supposed to get cold again tonight but no snow in the forecast

Apr 21, 2021 06:48 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Chris Ann, the only thing they are missing are benches to just sit and enjoy the scenery

Apr 21, 2021 06:49 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Grant, for where you are maybe a little more than an hour's ride.  Well worth the drive

Apr 21, 2021 06:50 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Absolutely gorgeous, Ed! I happened to have just posted on our FB page, an announcement of one of our local garden tours coming up - tis the season!

 

Thank you for your entries into this month's challenge!

Apr 22, 2021 06:44 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

@Debe Maxwell  This challenge was more for my senses than anything else as I was able to get outside and enjoy the scenery as well.  Except for this park, it's not ready to be showcased as yet this year

Apr 22, 2021 07:15 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Wow Ed 
So glad this was Featured. the colors really pop off the page. What a beautiful wonderland of  flowers Elizabeth Park must be when all the flowers are in BLOOM 

 

Thank you so much for your entries in our Active Rain April Challenge 

Apr 22, 2021 04:17 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

@Hannah I will get back there in May to take more photos as well.

Apr 22, 2021 04:32 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Ed,

I agree with Hannah the colors just really jump off the page of the gorgeous flowers in Elizabeth Park! You are so fortunate to have such beauty at your finger tips! Wonderful entry into the challenge.

Apr 23, 2021 12:39 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

What a beautiful place! I love botanical gardens! I want to visit!

Apr 24, 2021 06:52 AM