For decades, Batterson Park made a splash with local residents. We are delighted to learn that a new wave of enjoyment is bound for the park. Plans were recently announced to re-open Batterson after several years without use of the facility.
"Sunbathers" at Batterson Park, July 1936.
Batterson Park, Summer 1936 with a view east over the play area.
Crowded Beach at Batterson Park, July 19, 1941.
Wading in the lake at Batterson Park, 1963.
Volleyball at Mayor Uccello's Splash Party at Batterson Park, 1968 or 1969
Hartford Times Photo by Ellery G. Kington.
At 3PM on July 28, 1963, there were 15,000 people at Batterson Park! Frank Cirullo mans the lifeboat.