Redding Parade Path

12/07/2025

08/02/2024

It's been a while...over a year since the last post. We have managed to provide the Parade Path enough love and attention for a garden of this size and significance to "present" for the season: summer on the Town Green.

Here a just a few pics of what you might find blooming on the Path at this time. Soon new seasonal blooms will appear while many will retire for the season.

Enjoy!

05/11/2023

The "earth story walk" signs will be in place until the end of May 2023 on the Redding Parade Path. Learn about the Redding Transfer Station, recycling, trash facts & the Organics program. You can also learn about backyard composting. Click the QR codes as you walk the Path and be directed to various websites and pages regarding these topics.
Enjoy!

04/14/2023

Things are blooming! Getting ready for Earth Day, which is Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Path will host a story walk that promotes earth-friendly reminders of how to reduce, reuse, recycle along with how to compost in your garden and at the Town’s Transfer station! Look for the banners on the town green that announce the yearly earth day event, “Rid Litter/Build Mt. Trashmore” (beginning Monday, April 17.). So mark your calendar to pick up your vest, gloves, bags and road assignment on Saturday, April 22 from 9 AM to 4 PM and keep Redding Green & Clean!

09/26/2022

Want to help out on the Parade Path? Reach out and let us know.

09/19/2022

Lost and found: A bicycle was left by the Gazebo on the Town Green (part of Parade Path, found 9.19.22). It was found with one a flat front tire. It is now next to Town Hall--by one of the back doors facing the Green. You are welcome to reach out to Alice Smith in the office of the First Selectwoman at 203-938-2002, ext. 1.

09/08/2022

I respectfully waited to post about our dear friend of the Parade Path, Hugh Karraker, who died in hospice on August 17, 2022 in Danbury, CT.
Hugh shared so many gifts with the town of Redding. But for me, his visual, natural "creations" carry on his legacy and his love of nature. His use of native plants and wood are seen in his many benches and gates that flank the Parade Path and Town Green and other places in town.
I and other friends of the Path will be hosting a memorial "toast" at the large gate Hugh made on the Parade Path, Wed. Sept. 21, 2022 at 5:45 pm. If you would like to be present, please RSVP to Alice Smith via message or by calling Town Hall at 203-938-2002, ext. 1.

06/26/2022

Today Hugh Karakker and Ed Staunton hung the "remodeled" mountain laurel fencing on the Path. What a gorgeous job! Thank you both (especially Hugh--designer and creator!)

06/14/2022

The Gazebo is a fabulous place for musicians to come and practice their instruments. Here is violinist Cole Smith with guitarist Jimmy Berger enjoying the acoustics, view and fresh air!

03/18/2022

Today was the day for Spring Clean Up on the Parade Path!

What a gorgeous day it was.

Special thank you goes to Sandi Connally Martin and the team at Redding Nursery (thank you Sean McNamara) for showing up and helping us usher in the blooms with extra love and just in time for March 20 --the first day of Spring!.

As always, the Parade Path welcomes volunteers and financial support. Visit www.townofreddingct.org/community/civic-organizations/parade-path/ and click the "PayPal" link. It's fast and easy. We thank you ahead of time for your support.