Bridgeport Waterfront

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With over 24 miles of waterfront, the opportunities for this Bridgeport asset are endless.

In 2017, Bridgeport passed a Waterfront Plan with five main goals:

  1. Increase public access to and along the waterfront
  2. Create jobs and economic prosperity for residents
  3. Repurpose vacant or abandoned properties
  4. Encourage water-based recreation and an active waterfront
  5. Boost resiliency to protect against climate change effects

Bridgeport is working with the Trust for Public Land and other community organizations to implement this plan.

With over 24 miles of waterfront, the opportunities for this Bridgeport asset are endless.

In 2017, Bridgeport passed a Waterfront Plan with five main goals:

  1. Increase public access to and along the waterfront
  2. Create jobs and economic prosperity for residents
  3. Repurpose vacant or abandoned properties
  4. Encourage water-based recreation and an active waterfront
  5. Boost resiliency to protect against climate change effects

Bridgeport is working with the Trust for Public Land and other community organizations to implement this plan.

  • Community Visioning Walk & Dinner along Yellow Mill

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    Happy September!

    The next Waterfront Advisory Board meeting will be held in person 🎉on Thursday, September 18th at 6 PM along Waterview Avenue.

    Event Details
    📍 Location: MOVE Yacht Club (220 Waterview Avenue) at 6 PM
    🚶 6–7 PM: Site Walk of Waterview Avenue & Yellow Mill Channel
    🍽️ 7–8 PM: Dinner and reflections at Waterview Park

    Please register using the QR code below or click here. Let us know if you’ll be joining us for the walk, dinner, or both. We can’t wait to see you there!

    This month, Trust for Public Land is thrilled to welcome Stantec as the design team for upcoming park improvements along Waterview Avenue. Together with Trust for Public Land, the City of Bridgeport, MetroCOG, and Groundwork Bridgeport, Stantec will be engaging the community this fall to shape designs for:

    • Waterview Park

    • The city owned site across from Barnum School

    • Public improvements at the MOVE Yacht Club site

    These improvements will bring more features, easier access to the waterfront, and nature-based upgrades. The plan will be shaped by ideas from residents, the Waterfront Advisory Board, and community partners. At this September meeting, we’ll walk these three sites together, get a feel for the opportunities, and start imagining what’s possible.

    See you by the waterfront!


    The Waterfront Advisory Board is a group of local residents and experts who work with the City to help carry out the Waterfront Master Plan. Meetings are usually at 6:00pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome to join! For more information, feel free to reach out to:

    Cally Guasti
    CT Program Manager
    Trust for Public Land
    cally.guasti@tpl.org

  • Waterfront Wednesdays Summer 2025

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    Come Enjoy Summer at the Bridgeport Waterfront!


    The City of Bridgeport's OPED Team is excited to share Waterfront Wednesdays—a fun summer event series hosted by Trust for Public Land and local partners.

    Every week at the Bridgeport Seawalk, you can enjoy free, family-friendly events that bring people together and celebrate our community and beautiful waterfront. There will also be two special weekend events during the summer!

    Let’s come together to enjoy music, activities, and community fun by the water. We hope to see you there!

    📍 Where: Bridgeport Seawalk
    🗓️ When: Wednesdays all summer long + two weekend events
    🔔 RSVP is required for each event — spots are limited, so sign up early

    Check out the schedule below and RSVP to save your spot!

    RSVP here: https://events.tpl.org/bridgeport-waterfront-wednesdays/registration/select


    June Events

    Wednesday, June 4
    Birding on the Waterfront - 5:00–7:00 PM
    📍 Captain’s Cove — 1 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605 (Meet by the Tiny Houses)

    Wednesday, June 11
    Wellness on the Waterfront - 5:30–7:30 PM
    📍 Waterview Park — 650 Waterview Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    Wednesday, June 18
    Painting on the Waterfront - 5:30–7:30 PM
    📍 Waterview Park — 650 Waterview Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    Wednesday, June 25
    Skating on the Waterfront - 6:00–8:00 PM
    📍 Knowlton Park — 305 Knowlton St, Bridgeport, CT 06608

    July Events

    Wednesday, July 2
    Kayaking on the Waterfront - 5:30–7:30 PM
    📍 Knowlton Park — 305 Knowlton St, Bridgeport, CT 06608

    Wednesday, July 9
    Nature's Canvas: Art on the Waterfront - 6:00–8:00 PM
    📍 Sliver by the River — 5 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    Wednesday, July 16
    Painting on the Waterfront - 5:30–7:30 PM
    📍 Captain’s Cove — 1 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    Sunday, July 27
    Boating on the Waterfront (Weekend Event) - 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
    📍 Captain’s Cove — 1 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    Wednesday, July 30
    Wellness on the Waterfront - 5:30–7:30 PM
    📍 Captain’s Cove — 1 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605 (Meet by the Tiny Houses)

    August Events

    Sunday, August 3
    Boating on the Waterfront (Weekend Event) - 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
    📍 Seaside Park — Fayerweather Point (End of Barnum Blvd)

    Wednesday, August 6
    Skating on the Waterfront - 6:00–8:00 PM
    📍 Knowlton Park — 305 Knowlton St, Bridgeport, CT 06608


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