Concerned
neighbors, community leaders and descendents of Colonel Albert Pope
joined together to form the Pope Hartford Designated Fund in 1996
to stop the decline in
Hartford
’s historic
Pope
Park
. The Designated Fund serves as the fundraising arm for
Pope
Park
and supports its revitalization through implementing capital
improvements within or related to the park. Since 2005, over $3 million
has been raised in public and private funding towards the $13.6 million
capital campaign goal. In partnership with the
City of
Hartford
, Pope Park Designated Fund is committed to improving
Pope
Park
for all to enjoy.
The revitalization of
Pope
Park
offers the community a better quality of life by providing safe venues
for family oriented programs and recreation. Over 40,000 people utilize
the park annually for organized athletic programs and passive
recreation.
The
following are principal outcomes outlined in the Pope Park Master
Plan.
