Greenwich Trail Project Awarded $122,250 For Accessibility Improvements

GREENWICH, CT — A project to construct and enhance an ADA-accessible trail at Pomerance & Tuchman Parks will receive $122,250 through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant Program.

The funding will support planning and design, construction, maintenance and amenities.

Located in the heart of Cos Cob, the Pomerance Tuchman parcels combine for 107 acres of open space, which includes the 4.6-acre Cos Cob Pond.

The Pomerance property is 76 acres and was purchased by the town in 2000. The Tuchman property is 31 acres, and it was acquired in 2007.

The properties include about two miles of walking trails.

The Greenwich project is among 50 statewide projects receiving approximately $10.5 million in grants announced by Gov. Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this week.

CT-DEEP selected the projects through a competitive review process conducted in partnership with the Connecticut Greenways Council. The State Bond Commission previously allocated the funding.

The grants support projects to plan, build, expand, restore and improve multi-use trails. This year’s awards include new trail construction, rehabilitation, bridge replacements, accessibility improvements, trailhead and parking enhancements, planning and design, and long-term maintenance. All projects enhance or expand public access to trails.

"Connecticut’s extensive trail network is one of our state’s greatest outdoor assets," Lamont said in a news release. "These investments will improve access to the outdoors, strengthen local economies, attract visitors, encourage healthy lifestyles, and help connect people to the communities where they live and work. I’m proud that we’re continuing to invest in projects that will benefit residents and visitors for generations to come."

CT-DEEP Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino said, "Trails connect people with nature, strengthen communities, and provide opportunities for recreation, active transportation, and healthy living."

"Whether someone is hiking, bicycling, paddling, horseback riding, or simply enjoying time outdoors, these projects will improve access to safe, high-quality recreational experiences across Connecticut," Cimino said. "We are grateful to Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for their continued commitment to investing in our statewide trail system and expanding opportunities for residents and visitors alike."

Since its creation, the grant program has helped communities, land trusts, nonprofit organizations and state agencies expand and improve Connecticut’s trail system. The investments support recreation, environmental stewardship, active transportation and quality of life, while helping build a connected statewide network supporting conservation and tourism.

Twenty-five of the 50 projects are within or serve Connecticut’s distressed municipalities and environmental justice communities, improving equitable access to outdoor recreation.

According to the Connecticut Trail Census, managed by the UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research, more than 2.7 million trail users were recorded at 27 monitored locations statewide in 2025.

Outdoor recreation contributes approximately $6 billion annually to Connecticut’s economy, supports more than 50,000 jobs and generates approximately $2.8 billion in wages and salaries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account.