250 acres of gorgeous woodlands and ponds! It once was the former estate of one of Connecticut's greatest industrial inventors, Clarence Wickham. Beautifully themed gardens include The Oriental Garden, The Italian Shrine, The Lotus Garden, The Hilltop Garden, The English Garden, The Wetlands Garden, The Rhododendron Garden, The Scottish Garden and the award-winning Sensory Garden. You will encounter a wide variety of plant materials, design styles, unique structures and statuary with a panoramic view of the Hartford skyline. Bring the family and visit the peacocks in the Aviary, Nature Center, playgrounds and picnic areas. A concession stand is also available on weekends. The gardens are all accessible, unless they are reserved for a wedding function.