Posted on June 4, 2024
Rep. Cheeseman Applauds State Grant Awarded Darrow Pond Outdoor Education, Conservation and Recreation Center
Hartford, Conn. – State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37) is applauding the announcement by the Connecticut Department of Energy Environmental (DEEP) to award Darrow Pond Outdoor Education, Conservation and Recreation Center in East Lyme a state grant.
The grants are being awarded through Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant Program, which is administered by DEEP. Funds to support the grants were approved by the State Bond Commission at its October 2023 meeting. Governor Lamont serves as chair of the commission.
The Darrow Pond property which is located at the Eastern end of the Goodwin Trail is designated as open space, is a beautiful recreational area for people to enjoy. The Parks and Recreation Commission believes that this project could include hiking and biking trails, a mountain bike pump track, a handicapped accessible kayak/canoe launch on the pond, a disc golf course, a dog park, and a picnic area.
The state grant for Darrow Pond is in the amount of $36,300 for planning and design.