Mill River Park in the News
Explore new articles and other media coverage featuring Mill River Park and the work of the Collaborative. For press inquiries, please contact info@millriverpark.org or call (203) 989-0321.
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
April 17, 2025
Henkel – A Greener Partnership
March 18, 2025
Stamford Advocate – Here’s Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in CT
February 24, 2025
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.