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A GREEN PARK CITY
Our vision is a greener, healthier Bridgeport
—where nature is protected, accessible, and thriving for generations to come. At the heart of that vision is Remington Woods (Lake Success Park), a rare urban forest once slated for development and now on a powerful path toward permanent conservation. This hidden jewel of Bridgeport & Stratford—rich with wetlands, mature tree canopy, and wildlife habitat—stands as a legacy project for our city: proof that community advocacy, partnership, and persistence can turn threatened land into protected green space for all.
REMINGTON WOODS
This 422 acre urban forest is one of the most expansive remaining forested and undeveloped landscapes in urban New England. Remington Woods (Lake Success) is a ecological treasure. The forest is home to a diverse mosaic of woodlands, wetlands, open meadows, vernal pools, and a 23-acre lake.
These habitats support more than 70 species of birds, mammals, and fish—each playing an important role in maintaining the health and balance of the ecosystem. Protecting this land safeguards not only wildlife, but the vitality of the lake and the broader natural community.
The #saveRemingtonWoods is dedicated to preserving a 422-acre urban forest in Bridgeport, Connecticut through community engagement, education, and advocacy. Our goal is to achieve conservation by 2030 and protect the last remaining urban forest in Fairfield County.
Timeline
From Industry to Conservation
1800s–1989
Used by Remington Arms for ammunition production, testing, and disposal.
1990
EPA orders environmental investigation and cleanup planning.
1993
Company renamed Sporting Goods Properties; cleanup continues. Plans announced for business park redevelopment.
1999
Live artillery rounds discovered during soil cleanup, prompting expanded safety reviews.
2001
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) verification process completed.
2012
Lake remediation begins; public bus tours launch.
2020
Lake munitions removed and safely detonated. Habitat restoration plantings begin.
2021
Redevelopment concepts shared publicly — including, for the first time, a Nature Center.
2023
Lake remediation complete. Eco-business park proposal taken off the table.
Feb 2024
2,300+ Valentine's Day Petitions Delivered to Corteva urging for the Conservation of Remington Woods
Oct
2024 - Present
Nature For All Conservation Plan announced.
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The Next Generation's Vision
Young people have been helping to imagine what this park can become—not just as protected land, but as a living, learning landscape. Their ideas include observation decks overlooking the lake and wetlands, regenerative design features that restore habitat and manage stormwater naturally, spaces for community research and citizen science, outdoor classrooms nestled in the trees, and gathering areas for events and cultural celebrations.
Already, youth have been birdwatching from behind the bordering fences, creating stories inspired by the forest, and learning about local wildlife—both independently and alongside their teachers. Their vision reflects a park that is not only conserved, but actively used for education, exploration, and community connection.
Check out some creative concepts from youth below. Some youth imagined within the land use constraints, some dreamt of concepts against all odds and defying the laws of physics (and funding), others dreamt of possibilities out of this world!
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