Old concrete walkways were removed and raised wooden bridges were put in place to allow water to flow freely underneath. The duck pond underwent massive transformation in order to restore the natural habitat. These gates also include safety features which automatically close the gates if water levels rise too far in order to prevent excessive flooding. These new gates allowed for the flow of water in both directions recreating the natural tide through more of the river. Three of the tide gates were removed and replaced with new self-regulating tide gates. This act from the NOAA Restoration Center allowed for two projects, one along the west river and one in the duck pond itself. In 2009, Save the Sound, an organization aimed towards protecting and rebuilding Long Island Sound, received $2.2 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In doing so, land along the river became suitable for development however the river itself began degrading. Around 1920, tide gates were constructed at multiple points along the river to prevent ocean water from travelling upstream and to protect areas from tide related flooding. The river flows into Long Island Sound which has effects on the water’s level and salinity. Historically this area was a flood plain for the west river, although after years of development and alterations to the natural water flow, the ecosystem was drastically changed. The Edgewood Park Pond, better known as the duck pond - a staple sight of Edgewood Park - is a small pond located below Chapel Street between Yale Avenue and Ella T. It used to be skating rink, and is housed next to the Coogan Pavilion. Grasso Boulevard was used by the local residents in the summertime it was later made into a drinking fountain.Ī major draw to Edgewood Park is the Edgewood Skate Park, the only skate park in New Haven. A spring of cold pure water at the corner of Stanley Street and Ella T. It included an extensive rose garden, a "grandmother's garden," a lily pond, an archery field, groves and glens, trails, carriage drives and a bridle path over three miles long. Mitchell, an author and agriculturist whose pen name was "Ik Marvel" lived above Forest Road on his Farm, "Edgewood," the namesake of the park. Hubinger, James Mason, and Donald Mitchell made additional donations of land for the park. 26, dozens of Lowe’s employees painstakingly restored the playground for their annual “Lowe’s Heroes” community service project.In 1889, the City of New Haven "adopted" sixty acres of property which they turned over to the new Park Commission for development. “A special thanks to Lowe’s of Derby, Milford, New Haven and Orange for their extraordinary volunteerism and invaluable donations to the renovation and restoration of this playground 22 years later.”įor five weeks, starting Aug. Her inspiring role was supported by scores of fellow residents who also devoted their time, talents and energy to the project. Dargan, D-West Haven, and Lowe’s representatives, including Milford store manager John Cipriano and Derby store manager Peter Ouellette.ĭuring the late morning ceremony, O’Brien presented plaques enshrined in appreciation to Blake and Lowe’s: “This playground is dedicated to Maureen Blake in recognition of her perseverance, dedication and organization in the construction of this playground in May 1994. They were joined by Park-Rec Director Bill Slater, Public Works Commissioner Dominic Perrotti, state Rep. Sabo, who supervises the Park-Rec department. The event was attended by commission Chairman David Coyle, Commissioner Richard Beirne and Human Resources Commissioner Beth A. Conroy said the playground was erected over five days in May 1994 by a group of about 100 volunteers with a shared vision for building for West Haven’s future.
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