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Wickham Park is a non-profit, private foundation whose property extends into both Manchester and East Hartford, Connecticut.
The park contains 250 acres of gardens, open fields, woodlands, ponds, picnic areas, sports facilities, and other attractions.
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Garden Tours
Scheduled for small groups by appointment and will be guided by Wickham Park staff. These walks will highlight the history of the Wickham Family estate and the development of the ornamental gardens. |
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Random Doubles Disc Golf every Sunday at 10:00am (unless otherwise noted)
All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Meet at the Disc Golf Information Kiosk at Parking Lot E to sign up.
Local high school tennis teams use the park for weekday practices and matches.
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Fun & games for high flying pooches of all skill levels. A disc dog-a-thon is like a pentathlon for Frisbee dogs.
Contact Yankee Flyers President,
Corinne Brewer for more information.
10:00 AM Registration with events from 11:00 AM 5:00 PM
Vehicle entrance fees apply.
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Random Doubles Disc Golf every Sunday at 10:00am (unless otherwise noted)
All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Meet at the Disc Golf Information Kiosk at Parking Lot E to sign up.
Local high school tennis teams use the park for weekday practices and matches.
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Throughout its season, Wickham Park hosts a multitude of weddings and photo sessions that are pre-arranged by
reservation. Please assist us in keeping the day special for the newlyweds by respecting their privacy
in the reserved areas.
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Random Doubles Disc Golf every Sunday at 10:00am (unless otherwise noted)
All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Meet at the Disc Golf Information Kiosk at Parking Lot E to sign up.
Local high school tennis teams use the park for weekday practices and matches.
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19th Annual
Summer Grand Prix
Cross Country Race Series
Race 1 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition.
The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile
race for men and women aged 14 and up. These highly publicized events run in July and August.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls - 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women - 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E - Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the
Silk City Striders website.
Runners are admitted free of charge.
Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.
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Nature Days /
Camp Fun Days
Program includes a stage show, a popsicle for each camper, nature walk through the wetlands garden and
self-guided tours of the aviary & nature center. Fee per camper is $5.00. Participants include town parks &
recreation day camp programs, Kindercares and other summer camp groups.
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19th Annual
Summer Grand Prix
Cross Country Race Series
Race 2 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition.
The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile
race for men and women aged 14 and up. These highly publicized events run in July and August.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls - 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women - 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E - Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the
Silk City Striders website.
Runners are admitted free of charge.
Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.
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A full 90-player field will compete in a cumulative two rounds of 18-holes on two configurations of the Wickham Park disc golf course.
This event is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA C-tier) and the New England Flying Disc Association (NEFA)
and is a part of their season long points series.
Spectators are welcome and are encouraged to attend.
Registration - 8:00-8:45am
Player's Meeting - 8:45am
Round 1 - 9:00am
Vehicle entrance fees apply.
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Random Doubles Disc Golf every Sunday at 10:00am (unless otherwise noted)
All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Meet at the Disc Golf Information Kiosk at Parking Lot E to sign up. |
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18th Annual
Summer Grand Prix
Cross Country Race Series
Race 3 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition.
The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile
race for men and women aged 14 and up. These highly publicized events run in July and August.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls - 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women - 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E - Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the
Silk City Striders website.
Runners are admitted free of charge.
Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.
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Local dogs and their owners compete in this nationally known Frisbee competition. Teams are formed by one dog and their owner,
all are welcomed and we encourage amateurs. All dogs must be leashed unless competing.
Free style competition will once again be included this year. Registration will be at 9:30am,
competitions will begin at 10:15am. Gates will open at 9:00am. This event is open to the public,
dog teams are encouraged to participate.
Vehicle entrance fees apply. |
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19th Annual
Summer Grand Prix
Cross Country Race Series
Race 4 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition.
The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile
race for men and women aged 14 and up. These highly publicized events run in July and August.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls - 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women - 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E - Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the Silk City Striders website.
Runners are admitted free of charge. Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.
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19th Annual
Summer Grand Prix
Cross Country Race Series
Race 5 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition.
The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile
race for men and women aged 14 and up. These highly publicized events run in July and August.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls - 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women - 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E - Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the Silk City Striders website.
Runners are admitted free of charge. Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.
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Random Doubles Disc Golf every Sunday at 10:00am (unless otherwise noted)
All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Meet at the Disc Golf Information Kiosk at Parking Lot E to sign up.
Four area high schools cross country teams utilize the parks trails for practices and meets. |
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Trinity College Bantam Invitational
A cross country meet sponsored by Trinity College
involving teams primarily from CT, MA &
RI. Event organizer: George Suitor of
Trinity College Atheltic
Department.
Vehicle entrance fees apply.
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Triumph Car Show
For over 30 years this display of vintage Triumph cars and other British and American sports cars has been hosted and sponsored by the Triumph Car Association.
Spectators are welcome to admire the autos and ask questions of their owners.
Vehicle entrance fees apply.
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Random Doubles Disc Golf every Sunday at 10:00am (unless otherwise noted)
All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Meet at the Disc Golf Information Kiosk at Parking Lot E to sign up.
Four area high schools cross country teams utilize the parks trails for practices and meets. |
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Official Close of Season
See you at Santa's
Workshop!
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Random Doubles Disc Golf every Sunday at 10:00am (unless otherwise noted)
All skill levels are welcome to participate.
Meet at the Disc Golf Information Kiosk at Parking Lot E to sign up.
Four area high schools cross country teams utilize the parks trails for practices and meets. |
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