Mill River Park in the News

Mill River Park Collaborative Releases

January 2024

Prelude Press Release – Mill River Park Collaborative Press Release: Winter Lights January 2024

January 2022

Nette Compton Press Release – Mill River Park Collaborative Press Release: Nette Compton January 2022

Media Coverage

December 9, 2024

Connecticut Public Radio – Stamford’s Mill River Park, a century in the making

November 20, 2024

Westfair Business Journal – A new look at Stamford’s revitalized Mill River Park

November 13, 2024

ARCHITYPE Magazine – Mill River Park Hosts Architecture and Design Walking Tour

November 12, 2024

Stamford Advocate – The Seed art installation comes to Mill River Park

October 24, 2024

Stamford Advocate – Henkel volunteers for Mill River Park and others during their Day of Service

July 17, 2024

Stamford Advocate – Not just Alive at Five: Stamford Downtown to hold free music, dance events this summer at city parks

June 17, 2024

Stamford Advocate – Why Mill River Park’s Playground will be closed for a year

April 17, 2024

Stamford Advocate – In photos: Stamford’s cherry blossoms have bloomed in Mill River Park

March 26, 2024

Stamford Advocate – From Congress to Stamford: $2M for school sidewalks, $4.5M for Mill River Park

March 21, 2024

Stamford Current – Stamford Awarded $17 Million Federal Grant to Reconnect Communities Near Mill River

March 18, 2024

Redfin – Where to live in Stamford in 2024

February 13, 2024

Stamford Advocate – Valentine’s Day proposal in the works? Stamford has the perfect place to pop the question.

January 26, 2024

Stamford Advocate – In Photos: Stamford’s Mill River Park comes alight thanks to artist who lit up Stonehenge, Louvre

January 24, 2024

Education Week – International Day of Education: Breaking Stigmas About STEM

January 24, 2024

Stamford Advocate – Op Ed: Kari Kola Bringing an Illuminating Experience to Stamford

January 14, 2024

Stamford Advocate – Stamford hosts new winter festival

November 15, 2023

Stamford Advocate – Mill River Park Skate Rink to open for 2023 season, followed by Holiday Stroll

July 20, 2023

Stamford Advocate – Stamford Dances Downtown brings Peruvian, Ecuadorian culture to Mill River Park

July 12, 2023

Stamford Advocate – Stamford Downtown Dances to Bring Free Performances to Mill River Park This Weekend

June 2, 2023

Stamford Advocate – LGBT Pride Month in Stamford

May 21, 2023

Stamford Patch – Stamford Celebrates Mill River Greenway North Project

Februrary 16, 2023

Redfin – 16 Can’t-Miss Events in Stamford: A Local’s Guide

November 21, 2022

Stamford Advocate – Stamford Board Calls for Inventory of Trees on City Property

November 8, 2018

WSHU – Stamford Revives 100-Year-Old Plan for Its Own Central Park

October 10, 2018

Mother Nature Network – What makes a public space truly great?

October 4, 2018

Stamford Advocate – Mill River Park to receive “Great Places in America” Award

September 23, 2018

Stamford Advocate – Fountain lights up Mill River Park

September 20, 2018

Stamford Advocate – Stamford’s central park fountain set to draw attention

September 7, 2018

Stamford Advocate – Mini golf, dog run pop up in Mill River Park

May 29, 2018

Stamford Advocate – Stamford residents find quiet in Mill River Park as construction work continues outside

March 26, 2018

Stamford Advocate – Thousands participate in Stamford’s March for Our Lives

January 15, 2018

Stamford Advocate – Fountain, rink to add splash to downtown Stamford park

August 13, 2017

Stamford Advocate – Stamford Festival Marks Indian Independence

July 24, 2017

Stamford Advocate – John Breunig: Architect of an Oasis

May 22, 2017

Stamford Advocate – Schools Hold STEMfest at Mill River Park

May 18, 2017

Stamford Advocate – Mill River Park Revitalization Spurs Business

February 16, 2017

Stamford Advocate – Shippan Point Home Sale to Benefit Mill River Park

January 13, 2017

The Architect’s Newspaper –  Carousel Pavilion Lands in National Building Museum

October 23, 2016

Stamford Advocate – First Ever Spooktacular Event Brings Crowds to Mill River Park

September 10, 2016

Stamford Advocate – Team’s Compete in Mill River Park’s Corn Hole League

August 2, 2016

Stamford Advocate – RBS Land Swap Paves Way for Mill River Park Walkway Extension

April 7, 2016

Stamford Daily Voice – Construction marks progress in Stamford park revitalization

April 1, 2016

Stamford Daily Voice – Carousel Pavilion Takes Shape In Downtown Stamford’s Mill River Park

September 29, 2015

Stamford Advocate – Stamford park gets national design award

September 28, 2015

Stamford Daily Voice – Kids Find Adventure, Accomplishment at Stamford’s Spartan Races

June 29, 2015

Stamford Advocate – Mill River Park continues upswing

June 29, 2015

Stamford Advocate – Catch a movie outdoors this summer

April 23, 2015

PR Newswire – Nearly 100 Diageo Employees Refresh Stamford’s Mill River Park on Earth Day

November 12, 2014

Landscape Architects Network – 10 Awesome Riverbank Projects

October 28, 2014

Stamford Patch – Stamford to Receive State Grant to Purchase Easements for Mill River Greenway

September 2, 2014

Stamford Advocate – Flood maps delay next phase of Mill River Park

June 23, 2014

Stamford Advocate – Finding peace in downtown park

June 20, 2014

Stamford Advocate – Stamford’s Mill River Collaborative Gets $3.75 Million to Restore Habitat

September 21, 2012

Stamford Advocate – A remarkable gift to city’s future

September 21, 2012

Stamford Advocate – Cohens gift $5M to Mill River Park

July 22, 2012

Stamford Advocate – Kids event tops off weekend fundraising for downtown park

May 5, 2012

Stamford Advocate – Stamford Celebrates Cherry Blossoms

April 28, 2012

Stamford – Advocate – Mill River Collaborative completes $1.8M donation

April 22, 2011

Stamford Advocate – Volunteers combat geese in Earth Day project.