For nearly a century and a half, Bushnell Park has been an oasis in the heart of the city-a place of scenic beauty, history, and celebrations.

Capitol Entrance- Created in 1983 by the Bushnell Park Foundation, this modest brownstone entrance serves as a gateway to the Capitol Grounds.

Carousel– Roses decorate 48 hand-carved wooden horses, and two lovers’ chariots in this 1914 carousel by renowned carvers, Solomon Stein and Harry Goldstein.

Children’s Play and Learning Environment-Completed in 1999, the play environment was designed by Quennell Rothschild & Partners to complement the Park.

Corning Fountain– Designed by J. Massey Rhind, this striking bronze sculpture was erected in 1899 by Hartford businessman, John Corning as a tribute to his father.

Fox Memorial Entrance-Built in 1952 “pursuant to the will of Frederick K. Fox,” it is now a major entrance to the park for visitors from throughout New England.

Harmony Sculpture- This contemporary stainless steel work of art was designed by Charles Perry of Norwalk, Connecticut.

Hoadley Memorial Entrance- Once a bridge across the Park River, it was built in 1909 and named in honor of a former Hartford mayor. After the river was diverted underground, the bridge was converted to a pedestrian entrance.

Horace Wells Statue-It was created by sculptor T.H. Bartlett and erected in 1875 to honor the Hartford dentist who discovered modern anesthesia.

Israel Putnam Statue-This bronze 8 foot monument was created by J. Ward and presented to the city i 1874 to honor the American Revolutionary War general who commanded troops at Bunker Hill.

Performance Pavilion– This 3200 square foot steel and wood structure was built for the city by the Bushnell Park Foundation.

Pond– A brownstone edged pond was built in the 1940s. The Bushnell Park Foundation renovated the pond in 1983.

Pumping Station and Pump House Gallery– Added to the park in 1947, by the Army Corps of Engineers, it contains a functioning pumping station for flood control and a beautiful art gallery.

Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch– Designed by George Keller, the memorial honors the 4,000 Hartford citizens who served in the Civil War and the 400 who died for the Union.

Spanish War Memorial– Erected in 1927, it commemorates the Hartford men who served their country in the Spanish-American War, 1898-1899.