Wickham Park

Opening Day
2025-04-05
Wickham Park is open 7 days a week from the first weekend in April through the last weekend in October. Find specific events under special events. Regular Park hours are from 9:30AM to sunset with the exception of Cabin and Emerald Room functions until 11PM. The Park will close for inclement weather providing there are no existing reservations.
VEHICLE ENTRANCE FEES
$7 Monday-Friday/$10 Weekends & Holidays – Cash or check only
RESTROOMS
There are three sets of public restrooms in the park, and all are handicapped accessible. One is located near the Aviary and main playground, a second is located in Hickory Grove II across from the Cabin, and the third set is a part of the Wickham Pavilion.
SECURITY
Upon entering Wickham Park, you will be greeted by a member of our Ranger staff at the gatehouse. He or she can provide information and directions for park activities. Rangers patrol the park in marked and unmarked vehicles and, along with other park staff, can be identified by their uniforms. They will be more than happy to assist you.

Middle School Cross Country Races
2024-11-02 08:00 UTC
This is the largest middle school invitational in New England, with over 1,500 runners. These races give young runners the experience of running with large crowds and large numbers of competitors. It also serves as an introduction to the course for those who continue cross-country participation in high school. The Snack Shack Tent and food trucks are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $10 cash per vehicle.
The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

CIAC Open
2024-10-31
This CIAC sponsored cross-country meet involves the runners from the CIAC Divisionals Race. This is an opportunity to watch the state’s outstanding runners in a spectator-friendly environment.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $15 cash per vehicle.
The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Bare Bones Wickender Disc Golf Tournament
2024-10-27
A Halloween themed disc golf tournament with some rules contortions. Full costumes are required!
1 round, 22 holes, trick or treat dubz.
Trick or treat bring your own partner doubles. Special safari layout where some holes will have a treat for you…and many will have a trick for you. One round event Sunday, October 27. Participation requires teams to be dressed in full costume.
Vehicle entrance fees apply.

CIAC Divisionals
2024-10-26 08:00 - 17:00
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners. The Snack Shack Tent and food trucks are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $15 cash per vehicle.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

CTC Races
2024-10-16
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners from state technical high schools competing for the Connecticut Technical Conference Cross Country Championship.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $7 cash per vehicle.
The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

CCC Races
2024-10-15
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners competing for the Central Connecticut Conference Cross Country Championship.
Rain Date: October 17th
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $7 cash per vehicle
The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Wickham Invitational
2024-09-28 08:00
Wickham Park is hosting and sponsoring this annual high school cross-country meet. This is a regional meet with runners from Connecticut and other New England school systems. Historically, over 3,500 runners compete throughout the day.
The Snack Shack Tent and food trucks are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $10 cash per vehicle.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Irish Garden
2024-09-19 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the Irish Garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $60 per person. A cash bar will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
Menu:
Crispy Potato Cake with Pulled Ham Hocks, Caramelized Red Onions & a Dubliner Cheese Sauce
Shepard’s Pie
Guinness Chocolate Mousse with Crème De Menthe

Greater Hartford Disc Golf Open
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15
A full 88-player field will compete in three rounds of 22-holes over three days of competition on the Wickham Park disc golf course. This event is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association as a PDGA A-tier event and will include participation by a number of top touring professional players
Spectators are welcome and are encouraged to attend.
Event Website
Vehicle entrance fees apply

Rebecca Anne LoCicero -- Messages from Heaven
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00
Back by popular demand, Medium Psychic Rebecca LoCicero returns again to Wickham Park!Receive your Message from Heaven on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:00pm-in the Emerald Room of the Irish Garden.
To make your reservation, please call 860.528.0856!$35 pp includes light refreshments & your Message from Heaven.

British Car Show
2024-09-08
For 44 years this display of vintage Triumph cars and other British and American sports cars has been hosted and sponsored by the Connecticut Triumph Register. Spectators are welcome to admire the autos and ask questions of their owners.
Included with vehicle entry fee: $10 cash per vehicle

Trinity College Bantam Invitational
2024-09-07
A cross country meet sponsored by Trinity College involving college teams from throughout CT, MA & RI.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $10/car cash or check only

Music in the Park: Mass-Conn Fusion
2024-08-14 18:00, 2024-06-12 18:00
Join us for a variety of music in the park in the Cabin Garden at 6:00pm. Bring a picnic, blanket, and folding chair for summer fun! Rain location will be under the Cabin Tent.
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle.
Also featuring drinks from Elicit Brewery and food from Gramma Lil’s Food Truck

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Italian Shrine
2024-08-08 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the Italian Shrine for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $60 per person. A cash bar will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
Menu:

Chef’s Choice Amuse-Bouche
Risotto topped with Pesto grilled shrimp with a basket of freshly baked bread
Herb Crusted Chicken breast with a roasted garlic & tomato relish
Tartufo

Children's Performance Series: Curious Creatures
2024-08-08 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This week, we’ll be visited by some animal friends hosted by Curious Creatures, New England’s original interactive and educational live animal program
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Children's Performance Series: Magic Show with Showtime Steve
2024-07-25 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This week’s performance is a magic show with Showtime Steve Corning
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Music in the Park: Home by Ten
2024-07-24 18:00

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Lotus Garden
2024-07-18 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the Lotus Garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $60 per person. A cash bar will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
Menu:

Chef’s Choice Amuse-Bouche
Seared Sesame Tuna on a Wonton Crisp
Yakitori BBQ Japanese BBQ Skewer Chicken or Beef or a Combination
Mochi Ice Cream with a dollop of whipped topping

Children's Performance Series: Drumming About You with Bob Bloom
2024-07-18 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
Bob Bloom returns this week with “Drumming About You”! Each participant (adults included!) will receive various instruments to play throughout the performance.
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Children's Performance Series: Comedy Magic with Michael Wald
2024-07-11 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This week’s performance is comedy magic with Michael Wald!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Music in the Park: Good Trouble
2024-07-10 18:00

Tea Talk Tuesday: Succulent Dishes
2024-07-09 10:00
Join Wickham Park for a morning with some delicious coffee and tea with some informative guest speakers. Each event will feature a unique topic. The event begins at 10am at the Emerald Room and will feature guest speakers, tea, coffee, and light snacks.
This Tuesday, we’ll hear about succulent dishes from Wickham Park’s Horticulturalist, Sue Albin!
Registration Requested: $5 per person entrance fee
No Vehicle Entry Fee
To register or for more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)

Music in the Park: The Dilemma
2024-06-25 18:00

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Cabin Garden
2024-06-20 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the Cabin Garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Cabin Tent for a buffet themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $65 per person. A cash bar will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
Buffet Menu:

Seared NY Strip OR a Steamed Lobster
Butter Caesar Salad
Cole Slaw
NE Style Boiled Sweet Corn with Herb Marinated Roasted Potatoes
Steam Mussels’ in a Baja Broth (garlic, tomatoes, white wine, butter & parsley)
Corn Bread & Fresh Rolls
Mixed Berry Pound Cake

Children's Performance Series: Princesses in the Park
2024-06-20 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This week, the park will be visited by princesses for sing-alongs, dancing, and story time!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Tea Talk Tuesday: Making a Living Wreath
2024-06-11 10:00
Join Wickham Park for a morning with some delicious coffee and tea with some informative guest speakers. Each event will feature a unique topic. The event begins at 10am at the Emerald Room or the Cabin and will feature guest speakers, tea, coffee, and light snacks. This Tuesday, we’ll learn how to make living wreathes with Pat of Woodland Gardens in Manchester. Materials will be an added cost depending on many succulents you that will use while making your own personal wreath.
Registration Requested: $5 per person entrance fee
No Vehicle Entry Fee
To register or for more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)

Civil War Reenactment Drills
2024-05-18 09:30
The New England Brigade and Liberty Greys will host their annual Drill Day & Living History on Saturday, May 18th from 9:30am-3:30pm at Wickham Park.
Meet the soldiers and civilians of the New England Brigade as they prepare for their upcoming reenacting season. Military units will drill by individual companies and will then en masse as the brigade. Civilians will offer camp demonstrations. Speak to the reenactors and living historians as they emulate the past!
Free with vehicle entry fee: $10 cash per vehicle

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Oriental Garden
2024-05-16 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the Oriental Garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $60 per person. A cash bar will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
Menu:

Chef’s Choice Amuse- Bouche
Noodle Salad; Rice Noodles, Arugula & Micro Green Salad served with Pistachio Brittle Green Onion Vinaigrette
Duet Plate of Teriyaki Chicken & Sweet Chili Shrimp Pinwheel with Griddled Corn Cake & Bok Choy
Green Tea Cheesecake
