Nestled between Whitney Avenue & Prospect Street, is a best-kept secret of sorts:
Edgerton Park (formerly in Eli Whitney’s family, and the Brewster Estate)
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| a beautiful stone wall surrounds Edgerton Park on Whitney Avenue, and Cliff Street |
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| a panoramic shot of the path around the park |
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| plenty of benches & railing to enjoy the panoramic views |
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| inside the park is a large fountain, and cement railing and stairs |
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| a large greenhouse/nursery is inside the park |
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| the door to the nursery in Edgerton Park will sweep you to another place |
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| inside Edgerton Park’s elaborate greenhouse |
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| inside Edgerton Park’s elaborate greenhouse |
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| behind the nursery are Community Gardens |
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| Edgerton Park’s Community Garden |
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| an old, tall pine tree in the park |
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| a lovely staircase winds around the fountain, and down to the great lawn |
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| a choice of paths to bike or walk |
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| a meticulous flower path to a bench |
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| Elm Shakespeare annually builds a professional stage set to perform live theater inside the park. This year’s production is “Pericles”, now in rehearsals in the park. (Pericles will be featured in a future I Love New Haven edition) all photographs © Mike Franzman |
nice series