A Sporting Chance for Youth Day

A free fun-filled day in Riverside Park on June 09, 2012 will give boys and girls from throughout Greater Hartford the opportunity to sample activities that happen along the Riverfront, including fishing, orienteering, football, soccer, rowing, golf, basketball, cricket, golf and the Riverfront Challenge Course.  If you or your youth organization would like more information, please contact Craig Mergins at (860)713-3131 x 325.  Click here for more information.

A Reel Chance, A Connecticut River Steward Program

A Reel Chance is a program for middle school students which focuses on historical and environmental features related to the Connecticut River, as well as providing a strong emphasis on violence prevention.  The program is one of 72 schools in the State of Connecticut taking part in a nationally recognized program to restore the salmon population in the Connecticut River. This program is presently being offered in Hartford’s Breakthrough Magnet School. Partners in this program include The Hartford Police Department-Marine Patrol Division, Ct River Salmon Association, The Connecticut Bass Federation, The Metropolitan District Commission, Connecticut River Watershed Association and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

High School Rowing

Riverfront offers many opportunities for high school students to learn how to row or improve their rowing. The rowing program is offered in the summer and in the fall, and is open to boys and girls in 8th-12th grades. The rowing program teaches beginning and experienced youth rowers in both competitive and non-competitive settings. The fall program becomes more competitive as the Riverfront high school crews prepare to race against other high school teams at regattas throughout New England. Students are grouped according to level of experience; there are a variety of programs for students to choose from. For more information on our rowing program, click here.

Summer Rowing Camp

During this four-day camp, college crew coaches teach experienced and first-time rowers in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Camp is open to boys and girls in the 8th-12th grades. For more information on our rowing program, click here.

Riverfront Adventure Challenge Course

Team-building activities and exercises which build self-confidence are among the components offered on the challenge course that includes high and low ropes and a climbing tower. For more information on our challenge course, click here.

Hartford Wildcats Pop-Warner Football

Through the generous sponsorship of Lincoln Financial Group, Riverside Park is the home of the Hartford Wildcats Pop Warner football team. The Wildcats qualified for the national championship in Phoenix, Arizona in 2005. For more information, call Charles Ferguson at (860) 218-7160.

Athletic Field Reservation

If you would like to reserve an athletic field, call Craig Mergins at 860-713-3131 x 325.

Volunteer As A Group -

If your organization, youth group or school is interested in assisting Riverfront Recapture in a Community Service Project or your group would like to volunteer in our parks, we would like to hear from you!  If your interested, call Craig Mergins at 860-713-3131 x 325.