In November of 2005 the Historical Commission, at that time three women, requested that the Board of Selectmen grant them permission to create a park on a small piece of property that the town owned on the banks of the Taunton River. The idea was to create a park for people to be able to access the river with their canoes and kayaks, have a picnic or just sit and enjoy the view. Permission was granted. In March of 2006 work began. Over the next 8 months many volunteers including businesses, residents of Berkley and surrounding towns, Boy Scouts/ Girl Scouts, removed trash, cleared brush, spread loam, and planted flowers. Clam shells were spread to form the parking lot and path to the river. Picnic tables and benches were donated. A bicycle rack was installed. In October of 2006 the park officially opened. Over 100 volunteers helped to create this beautiful park at no cost to the town. The Friends of the Bridge Village Heritage Park was formed in February of 2007.We are a 501c3 organization whose sole purpose is to maintain and preserve the park. This small oasis on the banks of the river is used every day by residents from all over the region.
