Connecticut's first public park, an urban oasis with tree-lined paths, monuments, and the iconic Bushnell Carousel—a beautifully restored 1914 vintage ride. The green heart of downtown Hartford, perfect for walking and experiencing the city's 19th-century civic pride.

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