Brookfield is a town in fairfield county, connecticut, united states, situated within the southern foothills of the berkshire mountains. Williams gurski open space trails via williams park is a 3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near brookfield, connecticut that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. Apr 25, 2015 gurski farm williams park brookfield, ct berkshirehiking. Parking is available at the main entrance, directly across from the brookfield library, as well as at the gurski. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The town of brookfield is developing a master plan for what to do with the gurski farm property ar 28 obtuse hill road. Gurski farm open space park brookfield, ct 06804, usa. Brookfield museum and historical society historical timeline. Donations information in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the gurski farm preservation fund in care of ridgefield bank, po box 954, georgetown, ct. You can park at the entrance at the bottom of the hill near the old gurski barns and house, or proceed to the top of the dirt road. Your onestop shop for books, movies, events, and more. The fourth annual farm fest will be held at the gurski homestead in brookfield. You can park at the entrance at the bottom of the hill near the old gurski barns.
This committee is responsible for making recommendations to the conservation commission and the board of selectmen for all uses of the property. Gurski an easy hike with large open fields as the main attraction. Gurski farm mountain bike near brookfield, connecticut. Brookfield, ct patch breaking local news events schools. They can be hiked separately or together for longer hikes. As of thursday, a total of 1,012 laboratoryconfirmed cases of covid19 have been reported among connecticut residents. Situated between the fire engine and the tractors, we had a great. Gurski farm is a doubletrack mountain bike trail in brookfield, connecticut. Our open spaces are still open, so we encourage you, in small family groups, to hike gurski farm, happy landings, burr farm and the brookfield open spaces legacy properties.
Beautiful park with a diversity of views and lots of hiking trails. Brookfield purchased the gurski farm 1968 gospel hall takes over former st. Gurski farm williams park is located in brookfield. Plan for recreation, agriculture at brookfields gurski. Brookfield historical society hosts gurski farmstead.
Lots of double track and trails that kind of go off to no where. He was born in danbury on march 19, 1934, son of the late harry j. He was a graduate of henry abbott technical school. Approximately 80 acres of the farm were purchased in 1968 by the town for. Gurski farm was an old dairy farm run by eva gurski and was purchased by concerned residents and community groups back in 1968 who were concerned that such a unique place would be developed once it was sold. Printable version of the gurski farm and williams park page. Though located right off a main road and surrounded by private property, its amazingly quiet and tranquil here. Brookfield, ct senior center, brookfield, connecticut.
On site is a dairy barn and farmhouse that date back to the 1800s as well as a cemetery from the 1790s. Rich farm ice cream, brookfield 7 station road d1, brookfield, connecticut 06804 rated 4. Gurski farm mountain bike trail in brookfield, connecticut. The business is located in brookfield, ct 06804, usa. Farm jibeit farmfest at gurski farm, brookfield, ct. Over 20 acres with trails through fields and wetlands.
Gurski farm open space is a business providing services in the field of park. Today stella entertained at the farm fest in brookfield, ct, part of brookfield day. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature. Second annual brookfield farmfest at gurski saturday patch. Brookfield conservation commission announces new date for. This is in large part due to the skills of our healthcare workers in ct. Brookfield picks firm for gurski farm master plan newstimes. The town is located 43 miles 69 km northeast of new york city, making it part of the new york metropolitan area. We encourage you, in small family groups, to hike gurski farm, happy landings, burr farm and the brookfield open spaces legacy properties.
Visit gurski farm williams park on your trip to brookfield. The brookfield museum and historical society and brookfield conservation commission are hosting the second annual farmfest on saturday from 11 a. Brookfield, ct selectmen will hold executive session on whether to purchase the ferry property and public hearing on whether to dissolve the gurski commission. The town of brookfield purchased the gurski homestead property over five years ago. Currently a garden in the field that is tended by kiwanis of danbury with produce being donated to social services. Brookfield, ct brookfield historical society hosts gurski farmstead spring open house. I recently took my two 5 month old puppies up to ct to visit family and needed a quiet place for them to walk. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Before you head to brookfield, plan trip itinerary details with our userfriendly brookfield online trip itinerary planner, to make sure you see all that brookfield has to offer, including gurski farm williams park. With over 200 acres in the heart of brookfield, the williams gurski open space located at 185 whisconier road features woodlands, streams, wetlands and hay fields. Brookfield the town is one step closer to determining a future for the gurski homestead, a townowned 18. The brookfield senior center seeks to improve the quality of life for brookfield senior citizens through social, educational.
Gurski farmstead spring open house saturday brookfield. Whisconier school built 1970 brookfield veterans of foreign wars organized more 1971 white turkey inn and pond removed. The gurski homestead sits on over 20 acres of farm land. The 15 best things to do in brookfield 2020 with photos. The farm, built in 1890, includes a barn, a victorianera farmhouse, a blacksmith shop, a second residence and a shed. The family will receive friends at the brookfield funeral home on friday, august 11th between the hours of 5. In july 20, money magazine ranked brookfield the 26thbest place to live in the united states. Williamsgurski open space trails via williams park. Mountain bike at gurski farm near brookfield, connecticut. Donations, referenced for the gurski farm preservation fund, can be sent to town of brookfield, controllers office, 100 pocono road, brookfield, ct 06804. Welcome news is that ct ranks 44th on the lists of deaths per capita no 1 being worst. Brookfield, connecticut still river greenway home facebook.
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