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Be a Part of Morse Park's Metamorphosis

Rarely has there been such an incredible opportunity for a stark turn around from existing conditions to a thriving recreational and environmental educational center.  This will no doubt serve as a shining example for other coastal communities, and generations of enjoyment for the residents of West Haven, CT.

Morse Park is located in the Southeast section of West Haven, CT in the Sandy Point neighborhood

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Morse Park is ideally located on the waterfront and near Connecticut Audubon's Award Winning Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary.  Click below to learn more about SPBS. 

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

    OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY IDEAS

    Empower West Haven Little League

    Currently there are six existing little league fields.  By reducing the number of fields to four, and providing much needed safety enhancements and improvements, we can create a safe environment and foster community pride in our long standing West Haven Little League program run by dedicated volunteers

    Install a Nature Themed Playscape

    Install a Nature inspired playscape that flows with holistic natural educational theme of the area

    Join Forces with Save The Sound or Soundwaters

    Let's work with local NGO organizations to program this newly imagined placemaking with much needed education on coastal resilience, ecological impacts, climate change, environmental impacts

    Let's Think Big - International Partnerships

    Partner with the  United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).  Let's think BIG! https://www.unep.org/about-un-environment-programme/funding-and-partnerships

    Install an Educational/Event Pavilion

    Due to the nature of the park's flood plane designation, there are limited structures that can be contemplated.  This provides an opportunity for a covered pavilion which would feature educational displays highlighting environmental and coastal resiliency 

    Educational Displays

    Education for all ages through displays and public art about the environmental impact and opportunities for native plants and coastal resilience

    Kayak and Paddleboard Storage

    Encourage healthy activities and coastal exploration and education for all ages with rental and storage opportunities

    Dog Park

    Healthy outdoor activities for the furry friends of West Haven in the Southeast section of the city

    Let's Get Shady

    Native shade trees are so important to provide enjoyment and respite on hot Summer days as heat wave frequency increases.  

    Here you will see the American Sycamore

    Seating Bird/Sky Observation

    Take a moment to take in a different perspective of nature.  Rare bird watching and cloud shape meditation.  Let's get leaders in landscape design

    Bike Rental Station

    Highlighting not only healthy living, but encouraging biking instead of driving, let's reduce our carbon footprint and explore the beautiful Coastline of West Haven through a rentable bike share program

    Accessible Bird Watching - Old Field Creek

    Increase access to nature with ADA compliant ramps that run adjacent to Old Field Creek and create an additional observation deck for the Eagle's Nests.  This would serve to enhance connect Morse Park and Old Field Creek to the already well known Bird Sanctuary which attracts Birders from all over the country

    Sculpture Walk

    Public art with a theme of environmental awareness serves to enhance and encourage community gathering in open spaces

    Sustainable Splash Pad

    If a splash pad is an option in terms of limited excavation for systems, there are many sustainable, eco-friendly design options https://crs4rec.com/splashpad/sustainable-design/ with the best operating efficiency and the highest standards of water quality. 

    Revamped Beach Parking with EV Chargers

    The future is electric.  Forward looking placemaking is not complete without Electric Vehicle charging stations.

    Pilot the West Haven Parking APP

    Allow the permeable surface parking lot to act as a pilot program for a comprehensive West Haven Parking APP which would replace broken kiosks and costly monitors

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    Here They Come

    Updates on our journey from Vision to Execution

    8/10/22

    An announcement was made on July 20th by the City of West Haven inviting proposals for improvement to Parks and open spaces.  That's when the spark began.  A mission for a better Morse Park.  We got as much community feedback in the 4 week short timeframe that we could.  We submitted the following proposal and requested funds for Phase I.  

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    Running List of Potential Grant Opportunities

    ARPA Funds

    Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030

    Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030

     Enable Connecticut to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger, healthier, and ready to resume the progress that has made the state a leader in many areas, and a desirable place to live. 

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    Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030

    Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030

    Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030

     

    The Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) will foster economic development in historically underserved communities across the state. CIF will provide a total of up to $875 million to eligible municipalities as well as not-for-profit organizations and community development corporations that operate within them.
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    IDEAS?

    Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030

    IDEAS?

    Please share with us any additional opportunities that may be available for this visionary project for West Haven

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    Location

    45 Morse Avenue, West Haven, Connecticut 06516, United States

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