Groundwork Bridgeport Outdoor Recreation Partnership

The National Park Service is partnering with Groundwork Bridgeport to improve access to parks, recreation, and conserved natural resources in Bridgeport, CT. The project aims to engage Groundwork Bridgeport in the clean-up and restoration of the Pequonnock River, implement a trail system in Elton Rogers Woodland Park, and develop pollinator gardens on vacant derelict land. The partnership will also support Groundwork Bridgeport in assisting other communities with similar projects. • The project will focus on promoting public use and enjoyment of the river and shoreline. • The partnership will implement a trail system in Elton Rogers Woodland Park to promote public access. • The project will develop pollinator gardens on vacant derelict land to increase habitat for bees and other pollinators. • The partnership will support Groundwork Bridgeport in assisting other communities with projects to improve access to parks, greenspace, and outdoor recreation.