New Bicentennial Pond Trail Set to Open in Mansfield

MANSFIELD, CT — The official opening and initial guided hike of the Bicentennial Pond Universal Access Trail are scheduled for Saturday.

The event is on tap for 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bicentennial Pond Recreation Area, 230 Clover Mill Road.

The rain date is Saturday, April 28.

A brief ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by a guided hike led by naturalists Sue and Tom Harrington.

Funded by a CT DEEP Recreational Trails Program Grant, the new 0.7-mile trail allows people of all abilities to access the natural areas and fitness opportunities in Schoolhouse Brook Park.

The Bicentennial Pond Recreation Area is situated in Mansfield's 455-acre Schoolhouse Brook Park and is the site of numerous recreational and educational activities including swimming, hiking, nature study, and Camp Mansfield.

In addition to the trail, there are two outdoor classroom areas, a fishing pier, and an accessible playground.

For more information, contact the Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department at 860-429-3015.

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel

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