Press Release - Phase 2 of Main Street Connection Park Development Has Begun

New Sidewalks, Lighting, Trees and Bocce Ball Courts Planned

The Town of Old Saybrook recently began work on the second phase of the Main Street Connection Park located across the street from the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and behind the pickleball courts on Main Street. Martin Laviero Contractor, Inc. is performing the work, which should be completed by the end of May. The second phase of the park’s development is being funded by a $500,000 Urban Action Grant and $100,000 in town funds.

The new section of the park will have a sidewalk connecting Lynde Street to Main Street with lighting, trees and benches along the way. This phase of the park is intended for passive recreational activities and will also host two bocce courts. The first phase, completed in 2018, included a public parking lot, three pickleball courts, lighting and landscaping. An EV charging station and a compostable public bathroom were subsequently added.

First Selectman Carl Fortuna noted, “This park is the latest step in our goals to increase the walkability and connectivity in our community, specifically in our town centers. We are excited to have received the Urban Action Grant allowing us to increase our public green spaces, provide additional connections to our vibrant Main Street and to encourage outdoor recreation. The collective amenities from both phases of the park’s construction make it an important addition to our Main Street for residents and visitors.”