The Olmstead Brothers' architectural firm created this park which includes 90-acres (36-hectares) of manicured public space, ponds and paths. Founded by Colonel Albert Pope as a place for his employees to go during their off-hours, the park is particularly friendly to bike riders thanks to Colonel Pope's business: the Pope Manufacturing Company - which made bicycles. And although the park has seen its share of ups-and-downs throughout its history, it still functions as what it was aimed to be, a park for all of Hartford.
Website: popepark.org
Phone: (860) 722-6481
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Pope Park Dr and Hillside Ave/Park Ter
30 Pope Park Dr Hartford, CT 06106 ·442.98 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
- Accessible
Reviews
yelpAs someone born and raised in Hartford, I can say this is one of the nicer parks we have. They have an indoor and outdoor pool; separate hours for adults and kids; a gym and basketball court;...
MoreFor a small park, Pope Park has a lot to offer for locals. Despite the media painting it as a haven of thugs and bad guys, it really ain't that bad. In either March or April, there has been a...
MoreI've been to the pool several times and it's literally amazing. Very big and it's well monitored. (Make sure to watch your girls with the pools boys ) but apart from that I have nothing bad to say .
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