Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut
Walter Hubbard donated Meriden, Connecticut's Hubbard Park in 1900, stipulating it remain a free public green space. The park is now open year-round, offering various attractions. Since 1978, it has hosted the annual Daffodil Festival in April, featuring over 600,000 blooming daffodils, free activities, and fireworks. A significant winter event is the Festival of Silver Lights, which illuminates the park with over half a million lights and 300 festive displays. Castle Craig, a medieval-style stone tower, overlooks the park and provides panoramic views of the Meriden area. Visitors can also observe wildlife such as deer, foxes, and occasionally bears and bobcats near the reservoir. Multiple hiking trails lead to Castle Craig, with one notable path crossing highway 691 and showcasing dense foliage. A local legend speaks of a ghostly black dog in the park, with its sightings carrying different meanings.
