Carol G. Wheeler Memorial Park
at 13 West Main Street
Located next to the Squannacook River in West Groton Village. In 2019, the Groton Garden Club revived the park and now maintains it. Carol G. Wheeler was a local soldier who died in combat in 1952 during the Korean War. The park was dedicated to him in 2004.
In 2019, the Groton Garden Club received permission from the Park Commission to maintain the front section of the park near the memorial stone and along West Main Street. A major effort was undertaken to clean out and replant the sections along Townsend Road and in front of the planter, to create a pollinator garden. A path across the garden was installed in 2022.
Plant List
Gardens in public spaces play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life within communities. They provide a refreshing green oasis amid urban landscapes, offering a place for people to relax, connect with nature, and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Public gardens contribute to environmental sustainability by supporting biodiversity, improving air quality, and reducing urban heat islands. These spaces foster a sense of community by bringing people together, promoting physical activity, and enhancing mental well-being. Overall, gardens in public spaces are not just decorative elements; they are essential to creating healthier, more vibrant, and resilient communities.
Common sneezeweed - Helenium autumale
Great blue lobelia - Lobelia siphilitica
Common Phlox - Phlox L.
Purple love grass - Eragrostis spectabilis
Daylilies - Hemercrocallis
Sedum "Autumn Joy"
