Friends of Northwest Park

03/21/2026

Today (Saturday), until 11 AM (or when we run out), breakfast is FREE if you sign up for membership with the Friends of Northwest Park or renew in person at our Membership table today! We can only accept cash or check due to technology limitations at the park.

Come out for CT-made maple syrup, pancakes & sausage, see how maple syrup is made at our Sugar Shack, explore our lovely "Hidden Gem" of a park!

Regular breakfast prices:
$6 per adult,
$4 per child over 3
3 and under is always free.

03/07/2026

Concert about to start in an hour (7:30) if you are looking for something to do tonight!

02/23/2026

Maple sugaring season is about to begin! From Chuck Drake our "Sugar Meister:"

"Weather forecasts are saying that we will see a break in the cold weather. I am in the process of working on ways of getting into the woods with sugaring gear in the deep snow." With any luck he had hoped to be boiling this week. Watch for the steam!

02/14/2026

This weekend (including Monday) is a great opportunity to try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing at the Park! Registration required.

RENTALS ARE OPEN FOR WINTER WEEKEND!
And, as a special treat: OPEN MONDAY, President's Day, too! 🌲❄🎿

Registration is required - follow the link below

02/14/2026

Scam account that poses as an event organizer for events they are not affiliated with.

01/31/2026

Immediate Release from Chuck Drake:

Jazz and Blues Classics at the Park

The Friends of Northwest Park are pleased to present Mama Train in concert on Saturday, February 7th at 7:30 pm at the Northwest Park Nature Center in Windsor, Connecticut.

All aboard Mama Train for an evening that whisks you back to the Jazz Age. This captivating jazz combo, led by a vintage-voiced chanteuse and a stride-style pianist, “celebrates the spirit of the Jazz Age with rich female vocals and dynamic, expressive piano”. Inspired by legends like Billie Holiday and Django Reinhardt, Mama Train performs jazz and blues classics from the 1920s through 1950s, infusing each song with retro flair and modern verve. Close your eyes and you might imagine yourself in a smoky Harlem speakeasy or a Parisian café – the band’s soulful melodies and hot club rhythms truly transport listeners to another era. “A small act with a big vintage sound,” as one concert series described them, Mama Train delivers sultry ballads, snappy swing numbers, and playful blues with equal aplomb

The Northwest Park Nature Center is a smoke free, handicap accessible facility located in Windsor, Connecticut. For ticket information and reservations go on line at www.northwestpark.org, or call 860-285-1886. Proceeds will benefit environmental education at the Park.

Northwest Park is a 473 acre municipal site owned and operated by the Town of Windsor, CT. Friends of Northwest Park exists to support and expand the many wonderful programs and events happening year round at the park through its' membership organization.

11/22/2025

This year's Coffee House Concert Series performance schedule has been posted on our website! It will take a bit before we can get them all posted as events on Facebook, but you can see the lineup here:

10/19/2025

Yes, The Friends of Norwest Park WILL be having a Coffee House Concert Series this Winter, but it will not begin until after the New Year due to some vacations happening.

Watch our website and pages for more information about dates and the lineup: https://northwestpark.org/concerts/

(Note to those who may have not attended one of our concerts before: the venue is much more intimate that the posted stock image!)

10/19/2025

Did you know that if you are a Member of the Friends of Northwest Park that educational programs hosted by us are free for you? To register as a Friends Member for one of these programs, call the Park Office at 860-285-1886 or send them an email at [email protected] to get on the list.

10/02/2025

This is a scam account that poses as an event organizer to trick people into sending them money to be a vendor at other organizations' events.

08/13/2025

Please see this announcement from the President of the Friends of Northwest Park about the 2025 Country Fair:

"The annual Northwest Park Country Fair will be on pause for 2025 as plans take shape for a reimagined fall community celebration returning in 2026.

For over 40 years, the Friends of Northwest Park have coordinated this wonderful community event. Due to current volunteer limitations, the coordination baton is being passed to the Town of Windsor's Northwest Park staff who will lead the future fall event starting in 2026. The event will continue to be a joint venture between the two organizations and we are committed to preserving the spirit of the Country Fair while creating an exciting new tradition for the community to enjoy.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers, sponsors, and community members who have made the Country Fair such a special part of Windsor's story. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026 to celebrate the next chapter of this community event at Northwest Park & Nature Center
Terry Langevin, President, Friends of Northwest Park & Nature Center
Theresa Nodine, Park Manager, Northwest Park"