Bushnell Park, Hartford

Name: Bushnell Park
Address: 1 Jewell St, Hartford, 06103-2101, United States
Telephone: +1 860-585-5411

#8 among attractions in Hartford

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut is the oldest publicly funded park in the United States. It was conceived by the Reverend Horace Bushnell in the mid-1850s at a time when the need for open public spaces was just starting to be recognized. Today the park comprises 50 acres of green space, and is visited by over one million people each year. Paths through the park contribute to the East Coast Greenway. ()

Built: 1868 (156 years ago)Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°45'52"N, 72°40'41"W

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1 Jewell StDowntown HartfordHartford 06103-2101 United States

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+1 860-585-5411

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Bushnell Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Connecticut State Capitol, Old State House.

~1530 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
8 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
~1370 ftE
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
7 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
~1150 ftW
Historic building with a gold dome
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford
6 min walk • The Connecticut State Capitol is located north of Capitol Avenue and south of Bushnell Park in Hartford, the capital of Connecticut.
~1590 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old State House, Hartford
8 min walk • The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
14 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
~700 ftNW
Memorial
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, Hartford
4 min walk • The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park, Hartford, Connecticut, honors the 4,000 Hartford citizens who served in the American Civil War, including 400 who died for the Union cause. It is notable as the first permanent triumphal arch to be built in America.
~1130 ftNW
Fountain
Corning Fountain, Hartford
6 min walk • Corning Fountain is a fountain with sculpture located in Bushnell Park, Hartford, Connecticut. The two-tiered fountain was designed by sculptor J. Massey Rhind and dedicated in 1899. It was given to the city by John J.
0.5 miE
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
13 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
~900 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
5 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
~990 ftE
Church, Cemetery
Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford
5 min walk • The First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground is a historic church and cemetery at 60 Gold Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the oldest church congregation in Hartford, founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker.
~1910 ftNE
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
10 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bushnell Park open?

Bushnell Park is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bushnell Park?

Nearby attractions include Butler-McCook Homestead, Hartford (2 min walk), Southern New England Telephone Company Building, Hartford (3 min walk), Lewis Street Block, Hartford (4 min walk), TheaterWorks Hartford, Hartford (4 min walk).

How to get to Bushnell Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bushnell Park:

Train

Hartford (10 min walk)

Bus

Hartford Union Station (10 min walk)
Hartford Megabus (14 min walk)