Central Park is a four-acre downtown common established in 1852 on land donated by Horatio N. Bigelow. It holds Civil War and Spanish-American War monuments, a bronze children's statue, a sundial and the Foster Fountain, and functions as Clinton's civic green rather than an active-play park.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed and waste removed by owner
Hours
Office hours 8:00am-4:00pm by appointment; park itself has no stated closing gate but rule bars gatherings after dark
Managed by
Clinton Parks and Recreation Department
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On site
Picnic area
Informal picnic areas
Not here
No drinking water
Not mentioned on facility page for a small downtown common; unconfirmed absence
Worth knowing
- The original Foster Fountain (given 1890) was destroyed in the 1938 hurricane; the current fountain is a replica.
Common questions
Can I swim or wade in the fountain at Central Park?
No, swimming, wading and climbing on the Foster Fountain are prohibited.
Is Central Park open at night?
Gatherings are not allowed in the park after dark, though it is not a gated facility.
Is there an entry fee at Central Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Central Park?
Dogs must be leashed and waste removed by owner
What rules should I know at Central Park?
No swimming, wading or climbing in the Foster Fountain. Recreational wheels (bikes, skateboards, scooters) allowed only in forward motion on the sidewalks. No gatherings allowed in the park after dark. No climbing on trees or structures, no littering, no open fires.