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Seth Thomas Park Revitalization

Seth Thomas Park needs to get “SHOVELS IN THE DIRT”!

Our revitalization project needs support to get to our $35,000.00 goal for the engineered “Shovel Ready” plans. 

Leader

Mary Beth Johnson

Location

South Main Street THOMASTON, CT 06787

About the project

Surveyor and Landscape Architects are ready to go!

- This project involves the complete revitalization of a Town of Thomaston public park on South Main Street in Thomaston CT.  The triangular park measuring .67 acres is bordered by two town streets and a state road.
- Current users of the park are the community at large, a well-attended Summer Concert Series, a several months-long Farmers Market, and annual Arts and Crafts Show.  This park needs an update! Currently, the electricity is supplied by a telephone pole in the middle of the park.  There isn't any provision for handicapped people, no sidewalks or walkways, and no access to water.
- Our plan includes handicapped accessibility and parking, a performance area for concerts and other community events, safe and accessible pathways, areas for seating for all people, appropriate lighting, water irrigation, and landscape design with a focus on preserving the historic characteristics of our town.

The Steps

PHASE 1 (current phase): We have already received proposals for the survey and selected a Land Surveyor and Landscape Architect.  Both are prepared to begin as soon as finances are available.

PHASE 2: Design

PHASE 3: Construction

PHASE 4: Grand Opening!

Why we‘re doing it

- Thomaston is a gateway town to the North West Corner of CT.  Seth Thomas Park is an entrance point to the center of downtown Thomaston.
- The park is consistently being used by multiple civic groups for activities open to the public including a weekly Farmers Market, weekly Summer Concert Series, and seasonal Craft Fair.  All forms of residents and visitors use the park as a gathering place and for people that work or visit in town to meet for lunch or relaxation. The park is in desperate need of Handicap Accessibility, a permanent performance area with seating, safety lighting, and Heirloom Garden Landscaping. 
- Revitalizing Seth Thomas Park and involving our Civic Groups, School Groups and Residents creates a place of pride in where you come from.
- We appreciate all donation's to help us reach our goals and for all that contribute to feel they have helped "Pay it forward" creating a long-lasting highlighted spot in Thomaston!!

$6,980.00 / $5,740.00