Central Park
Central Park
History:
Central Park was established in 1852 when the land was donated to the town by Horatio N. Bigelow. The four-acre lot contains two war monuments, one for Clinton residents who served in the Spanish-American War, and the other, a Civil War monument. A playful bronze statue of children playing resides in the center of the park dedicated in honor of David Brody, Goldie Brody and the Van Brode Companies for their many business, charitable and civic contributions to the town. A sundial can also be found on the south side of the park, and the “Foster Fountain” on the north side of the park. The Foster Fountain was given to the town by John R. Foster in 1890 and later was destroyed in the hurricane of 1938. A replica fountain was fabricated from the original Fiske Iron Works patterns and re-dedicated by the Town of Clinton on September 9, 2000.
Park Amenities:
- Walking
- Monuments
- Foster Fountain
- Picnicking
- Benches
- Open Space
- Geocaching: http://coord.info/GC594TR
- The name of the geocache is call “Park Walker” and the code people can look it up by as well is GC594TR. Happy geocaching!
Park Rules:
- Dispose of all waste properly.
- No littering or trash dumping.
- Do not block or obstruct sidewalks; pedestrians have the right of way.
- Recreational wheels allowed in a forward motion on sidewalks only.
- No climbing, hanging, or stunting on trees or park structures.
- Dogs must be held on a leash and all waste must be removed by owner.
- Sitting on park fences, monuments, or structures is not allowed.
- No swimming in, wading in, or climbing on fountain.
- No open fires or flames
- No gatherings allowed in the park after dark.
For a detailed document of all park rules and policies click below.
Park Rentals and Reservations:
All events, gatherings and functions at the property must be approved by the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department. Please click here for details on the reservation process.
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