Brooksvale - 1965-1980

1966:

  • Picnic Pavilion constructed by Hamden Grange #99
  • 1st Year of Outdoor Nature Camp Program

1968:

  • Barn repairs take place
  • Park Cabin constructed by Civitan Club
  • Rope Tow added to ski slope

1970:

  • First Earth Day!
  • Park Expansion—25 acres added!

1973:

  • Archery Field added to the Park

1974:

  • Hunting banned at the Park, now designated as a Wildlife Sanctuary

1978:

  • Farmington Canal Linear Park restoration begins
  • Barn improvements accomplished by workers financed by the Comprehensive Employment Training Act