Danbury Taps Newly-Acquired Land as Public Park

DANBURY, CT — Danbury has just acquired nearly 27 acres of land it intends to make available as a park, the Mayor's Office announced.

The City of Danbury was named as the beneficiary of the estate of the late Victor G. Westman, and has acquired a devise of property amounting to 26.99 acres. The property on 52 Bear Mountain Road is broken into five parcels, one containing the home of the late Mr. Westman.

From his last will and testament, Westman specifically left his property to the City of Danbury for open space and passive recreational purposes.

"I was able to sit down with Mr. Westman and visit his property on several occasions, and I couldn’t be more thankful for his decision to will it to the city. The land will be a wonderful space to picnic or hike with your family and we can’t wait to get started on it," said Mayor Boughton.

To honor Westman’s legacy, and thank him for his generous gifts, the property is being names Westman Park, according to a release.

In addition to this property, Westman donated several books to the Danbury Railway Museum and the Danbury Public Library. He also left his two automobiles: 1928 Ford Coupe and 1930 Ford Sedan, to the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association. He had a passion for railroads and collected several items throughout his lifetime, all of which are now the property of the Danbury Railroad Museum.