Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve been enjoying all the beautiful fall colors in Greenwich, but it wasn’t until recently that I found the perfect spot to capture them. My friend suggested we meet at Pomerance Park for a walk and I’m so glad she did! The park spans 107 acres and features easy hiking trails, ruins, and a picturesque pond.
From the parking lot the trail is paved and there are two bathrooms, though I can’t speak to their condition. I’ve only visited during the week, but I’ve always been able to find a spot in the small parking lot.
From the main trail I turned right towards Cos Cob Pond. When I first saw all the beautiful colors surrounding it, I was in awe. I couldn’t believe this park was so close to us and I didn’t even know it existed.
The bridge was a favorite for Violet, she loved running across it.
We continued up the trail and found the “Wyndgoul” ruins. This estate and surrounding land were originally owned by Ernest Thompson Seton. He built the three-story home from 1901-1904 and created many of the trials. He was an avid outdoorsman and helped found the Boy Scouts of America. Seton sold the house in 1912 and in 1931 there was a fire that took out the third floor. The family restored the home apart from the third floor and added other structures as well that I didn’t end up seeing during my visits. In 2000 the city acquired the land and in 2014 they demolished the house except for some of the original stone walls seen today.
From the ruins you can either hike down or take this bridge to the trails.
I went back to the park with Violet and didn’t want to hike too far by ourselves. The trails are relatively well marked, but at some point all the trails look the same.
I’m so glad I discovered Pomerance Park and I’m looking forward to seeing it during the seasons.
