Brooksvale - 1980-2000

1988:

  • Brooksvale Park honored by CT Legislature on 25th birthday!

1995:

  • Farmington Canal Linear Park opens to the public

1998:

  • Ranger Jim Grandy retires after 35 years as Brooksvale Park Ranger--Jim--you did a great job creating this Park!!

1999:

  • Park Ranger Vin Lavorgna hired as the Park’s 2nd Park Ranger
  • Renovation begins at farmhouse
  • Original Park Maintainer Otis Moore retires

2000:

  • 1st annual Brooksvale Fall Festival
  • Maple Sugaring Program begins
  • Park Expansion -11 acres added