Delta Park is a 40-acre site at the confluence of the Connecticut and Chicopee Rivers. The City of
Chicopee acquired the property of the former Hampden Steam Plant when it was demolished in
1992. The adjacent property, site of the former Moore Drop Forge Plant, is owned by the Danaher
Corporation. Since the closing of the two industrial plants, the site has been closed to the public.
Most residents of the city are unaware of its existence. In the most recent Open Space and Recreation Plan submitted in April 2015, residents of Chicopee expressed their desire for more space for outdoor recreation near downtown. In response, the City of Chicopee has requested a master plan for Delta Park. The City would like the plan to design passive recreation opportunities for the public, connect Delta Park to the proposed Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway, and protect and improve wildlife habitat and ecosystems on the highly disturbed area.
