About Westmoor Park
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Westmoor Park is an environmental, agricultural, and horticultural education center dedicated to generating awareness and appreciation for the natural world. The park encompasses 162 acres and includes a diversity of natural habitats. A particularly popular attraction is the park's demonstration farm, which is home to a variety of barnyard animals. There is a large garden area devoted to seasonal flower beds, as well as herb and vegetable gardens, and three miles of nature trails (one-half mile of which is handicapped accessible) that encourage visitors to explore the park throughout the four seasons. |
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The education center at Westmoor Park features an exhibit area, a nature discovery room, and a heated greenhouse. There is also a spacious meeting room available for classes and community use.
Westmoor Park is maintained by experienced staff with backgrounds in biology, natural sciences, and agriculture. Their commitment to quality interpretation has helped the park achieve its reputation as one of the finest environmental education centers in the state.
Park Schedule
Westmoor Park is open to the public year-round. Admission and parking are free.
Barnyard |
9am – 4pm |
every
single day |
(all
year round including holidays) |
Grounds |
dawn to dusk |
every single
day |
(all
year round including holidays) |
Office Building |
9am – 4:30pm |
Monday—Friday |
(except holidays) |
Business Office |
9am – 4:30pm |
Monday—Friday |
(except holidays) |
Location: |
Westmoor Park 119 Flagg Road West Hartford, CT 06117 |
| Phone: | (860) 561-8260 |
| Fax: | (860) 236-3815 |
Email: |
Westmoor Park Rules
- The Grounds of Westmoor Park are open for walking and passive recreation from 7:00 a.m. to dark except when participants are involved in a supervised town program.
- Feeding or handling of the animals in the barnyard or in our exhibits is prohibited.
- For the health and safety of the animals; Dog are prohibited at the park.
- Picnicking is prohibited at the park except by permit or in conjunction with town sponsored programs.
- The use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the Westmoor Park Barnyard and the Buildings.
Directions
From
Interstate 84:
From
I-84 East, take exit 41 (South Main Street) and turn left at the
traffic light onto South Main Street
From I-84
West, take exit 41 (South Main Street) and turn right at the traffic
light onto South Main Street.
Follow
South Main Street for approximately 1.6 miles to the center of
West Hartford. Cross Farmington Avenue (at which point South Main
Street becomes North Main Street) and follow North Main Street
for approximately 1.3 miles to the intersection of Route 44/Albany
Avenue. Turn left onto Route 44/Albany Avenue. At the first traffic
light (across from Staples) turn left, then immediately turn right
at the blinking light onto Flagg Road. The entrance to the park
is one-half mile up on the left.
