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

November 12, 2024

The Seed art installation comes to Mill River Park

October 24, 2024

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.