Manresa Island Corp. to Host Community Festival, Reveal New Name and Vision for Park

NORWALK, Conn. — Manresa Island Corp. will host a Community Day Festival on Sunday, July 13, at The Point at Norwalk Cove, marking the nonprofit’s third community engagement session in its ongoing efforts to transform Manresa Island into a public park.

The event, held from 1 to 4 p.m., will unveil the latest vision for the park, including updated designs shaped by community feedback. Manresa Island Corp. and its design and engagement partner, SCAPE, will also announce the official name and branding for the future park.

The family-friendly event will feature a mix of informational and recreational activities. Attendees can learn about the park’s future through educational tables and connect with local organizations. Highlights include a puppet-making workshop hosted by Stepping Stones Museum for Children and a live performance by the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet.

Local vendors such as Bloom and Son’s Copps Island Oysters and Space Cat will provide food. The first 250 guests will receive exclusive Manresa Island merchandise. Beach access and supervised swimming will also be available.