Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

A jewel on the banks of Hartford’s Connecticut River, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is the centerpiece of the Riverfront Park System. Enjoy performances from our permanent stage canopy amphitheater; take a boat cruise, order up some food (May - Sept.) Come by foot, car or boat, we’ve even got a place to dock your boat. Read More >

Riverside Park

Just north of downtown, Riverside Park is a restored Hartford park with something for everyone: boat launch, docking, volleyball, picnicking and playgrounds, plus our challenge course, mountain bike and nature trails, fishing, and athletic fields. This park is also home to the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse, the special events facility that supports our community rowing program. Read More >

Charter Oak Landing

Just south of downtown, Charter Oak Landing features a dock for excursion boat service as well as a public boat launch. Spend some time fishing in the Connecticut River, walking along one of our paved and lighted river walks, or pack up a basket and enjoy a family outing in picnic areas complete with tables, charcoal grills, a children’s playground and public restrooms. Read More >

Great River Park

Walk to Hartford, launch your boat, take a waterfront stroll or enjoy a picnic lunch at Great River Park. Park amenities include boat docking, fishing, picnicking, a playground, onsite parking, and restrooms. Located just across the water from Hartford, pedestrians can easily access the city by crossing either the Charter Oak Bridge or The Founders Bridge Promenade. Read More >

Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk at Riverfront

Take a walk along the river and experience award-winning sculpture reflecting the life and values of Abraham Lincoln at our Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk. Read More >

Riverfront Rangers

They welcome visitors to the Riverfront, answer questions and advise everyone about park rules. Learn more about the - the parks’ goodwill ambassadors - our Riverfront Rangers. Read More >

Ongoing Projects

In conjunction with a variety of local government and private sector partners, Riverfront Recapture is overseeing several construction projects now making dramatic changes on the Connecticut River in the Metro Hartford area. To learn more about the improvements being made to the riverfront, click here.

Management Partnerships

Riverfront Recapture’s innovative approach to managing the Riverfront parks is nationally recognized as a model for urban parks. Since 1998, we have partnered with Hartford, East Hartford and the Metropolitan District Commission to protect the investment made in the parks’ creation and fulfill their potential as valuable regional resources. To learn more about our management partnerships, click here.