Phase II: Richmond Hill Riverwalk
Stretching from Tresser Blvd. to Richmond Hill Ave. the Richmond Hill Riverwalk is an important next step in our efforts to extend Mill River Park south to Long Island Sound. The project kicked off with the removal of dead trees and invasive species such as the Norway Maple. Next there will be new grading and the reinforcement of the riverbank. Walking paths, thousands of new native perennials, shrubs and trees, benches and a horseshoe pit will be added on the West side of the river to complete the updates.
Current Funding:
On March 15, 2024, the Collaborative received $17 million to help complete work on this project and connect the main portion of the Park to Long Island Sound.
Current Work:
The path and lightposts are installed, and the low wall that runs along the path is set. The lawns and native plant landscaping are underway. Opening date is on October 24, 2024.
Mill River Park Collaborative is proud to be partnered with the local arts organization RiseUP for Arts to bring art to the Middle Corridor.
Stamford Off-Main Experience
Saturday, October 26, 2024 • 12 – 5 PM
(Rain date: Sunday, October 27)
Richmond Hill Riverwalk, Stamford, CT
Intersection of Tresser Blvd. and Greenwich Avenue
Join us for the Stamford Off-Main Experience, a vibrant celebration of art, community, and creativity! Presented by RiseUP for Arts, this exciting event will be the first event to be held in the Riverwalk space.
Special thanks to our partners and sponsors: WellBuilt, Stamford Murals, the City of Stamford, and funding through a National Endowment for the Arts Grant.
Off-Main Experience Highlights:
Live Mural Competition: Watch as talented local artists transform 8ft x 8ft canvases into incredible works of art, following the theme of ‘Transformation.’ If you are an artist who would like to participate, click here to apply!
Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy beats from DJ Dinero and exciting commentary throughout the event, hosted by Weverson Ponte.
Food Trucks: Savor delicious bites from local food trucks while you take in the art and festivities.
Family-Friendly Activities: Bring the whole family! Kids and adults alike can participate in arts and crafts activities, including finger and watercolor painting at park benches set up throughout the event.
Introducing The Seed
In addition to the live mural competition, we are proud to introduce The Seed, a permanent art installation that will act as a creative hub in Mill River Park. During the event, acclaimed artist JPO will be live painting a mural on The Seed itself,
adding a unique and dynamic element to this evolving installation.
