Friends of Fort Wooster Park

Volunteer Leader(s):

Liz Doyle-Santini
Ann McGuire
Sam Sigg

Neighborhood: East Shore/Annex

Type of Site: Park Friends Park Friends

Address: 959 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT, 06512

Intern(s):

Photo Gallery

Sam looking at potential site for Pine grove

2025 Greenspace Report

Fort Wooster Park is a large natural area with a rich history and natural environment located in the Annex. The park, which contains multiple open fields and wooded areas, is also covered in English ivy and knotweed, along with several other invasive species. Managing the growth of these invasive species and improving the character of the park have been long-time goals of the Fort Wooster group. Over the past few years, the group has created a wildflower meadow at the forest's edge, planted new trees in a former knotweed patch, and built a new inviting garden at the park’s entrance.

2025 Accomplishments

  • 3 shrubs planted (3 Spiraea Nipponica)
  • 3 perennials planted (Moss Phlox)
  • 8 events
  • 5 volunteers
  • 34 volunteer hours