Annual McCarthy Park Cleanup a Huge Success

McCarthy Park, Middletown's downtown park, enjoyed another annual scrubbing today. The path from High Street to the park was raked and re-mulched; the sidewalk along Hotchkiss Street was edged and swept; the earth around the new London plane trees was raked and de-stoned; the McCarthy Park sign was cleaned off; and the tennis/basketball court was swept and raked and cleared of broken glass and plastic etc. And to make it all worthwhile, the Friends of McCarthy Park brought donut holes, super chewy gluten-free cookies, cider donuts, coffee, apples, watermelon, and apple cider. A great time was had by all.

A special thanks to the Wesleyan Frisbee Team, who came out in force to help McCarthy Park neighbors. If you ever want to watch some awesome frisbee action, come down to the park and watch these kids get horizontal! They practice several times a week.



Don't forget: Tomorrow is Halloween! (As if!) Kick off your fright-filled day with an afternoon of trick-or-treating at McCarthy Park. Join community members and enjoy spooky activities, gooey treats, refreshments, music, and much more! Show off your scariest costume and meet neighbors at Middletown’s largest downtown park. All ages welcome, and stay as long as you’d like! The Public Cultures Sociology class at Wesleyan University is hosting this event to celebrate Halloween, bring awareness to McCarthy Park, and promote a sense of community among Wesleyan students and the greater Middletown area.