Sturges Park Gets $25,000 From Fairfield County Bank to Build New Cabin

RIDGEFIELD, CT – Sturges Park will be graced with a brand new 2,000 square foot log cabin that includes a wraparound porch thanks to a $25,000 gift from Fairfield County Bank. The four-season camping area was a gift to the Town of Ridgefield by Don and Jim Sturges’ grandfather in 2000 for the purpose of using it for camping by the Ridgefield Boy and Girl Scouts.

The cabin will sit within the 40 acres of land given to the town and will include picnic tables, bunk beds, lighting and a wood burning stove. The cabin will be handicap accessible with a ramp and nearby handicap parking.

Sturges Park currently has twelve lean-tos for camping, three tent areas, a pavilion with picnic tables and a large campfire area. Sturges Park borders New York’s Westchester Mountain Lakes Park which has an abundance of hiking trails, lakes, and land for park users to enjoy.

Southland Log Homes is building the new log cabin with materials and supervision donated by Don and Jim Sturges of Sturges Brothers, Inc. The cabin will be available to non-profit organizations for reservation by contacting the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Department. Construction is expected to begin at the end of August and to be completed by the mid-fall.

Fairfield County Bank is a $1.5 billion community bank headquartered in Ridgefield, CT with locations throughout Fairfield County. Visit www.fairfieldcountybank.com to find out more about the bank.

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