Youth Hockey Players Clean up Gorham’s Pond

Youth Hockey Players Clean up Gorham’s Pond

Article from Darien Times -  February 17, 2021 After neighbors complained that a popular skating spot in Darien was left littered with trash and sports equipment, a group of young hockey players decided they wanted to give back to the area they enjoyed so much. “We...

A Winter Tradition: Darien Takes to the Ice on Gorham’s Pond

A Winter Tradition: Darien Takes to the Ice on Gorham’s Pond

Article from Darien Times - February 1, 2021 While last week’s frigid weather may have numbed some toes, it was also the welcome sign that Gorham’s Pond was ready for ice skating. On Sunday afternoon literally hundreds of people took to the ice—hockey players, figure...

Darien Neighbors Urge All to Keep Gorham’s Pond Clean

Darien Neighbors Urge All to Keep Gorham’s Pond Clean

Article from Darien Times - February 5, 2021 The community recently celebrated the scene of many enjoying the long-beloved tradition skating at Gorham’s Pond on a chilly weekend. However, some neighbors are pleading with pond revelers to take their garbage and...

Bald Eagles Have Returned to Darien’s Gorham’s Pond

Bald Eagles Have Returned to Darien’s Gorham’s Pond

Article from Darien Times - September 25, 2019 Bald eagles have returned to the Gorham’s Pond area since the restoration of the Upper section of the Pond. The installation of a fish ladder has enabled river herring to re-establish in this section and therefore the...

Gorham’s Pond—Darien’s Crown Jewel

Gorham’s Pond—Darien’s Crown Jewel

Since the mid 1700’s Gorham’s Pond has been central to the Town of Darien. In colonial times, it was THE trading and meeting place for all settlers in this area. Today, Gorham’s Pond comprises a magnificent recreational and environmental venue for all residents....

Friends of Gorham’s Pond Spring 2018 Newsletter

Friends of Gorham’s Pond Spring 2018 Newsletter

The Gorham’s Pond watershed is a magnificent and unique environmental treasure. Striving to restore and preserve this asset, the Friends of Gorham’s Pond (FOGP) conducted many productive activities in 2017. Read about these activties in our Spring 2018 Newsletter...

Frigid Temperatures Turn Gorham’s Pond into Winter Wonderland

Frigid Temperatures Turn Gorham’s Pond into Winter Wonderland

For over a week the frigid temperatures have enabled all of Gorham's Pond to freeze solid. Darien residents have come out in droves to figure skate, play hockey, walk, or learn to skate. As long as the freeze holds, come down and join us!!!