In 1900, Walter Hubbard donated a park to the town of Meriden, Connecticut. A firm believer that every community should have a green space, he insisted it always remain free for residents to enjoy. Today, Hubbard park is open year-round with multiple sites to explore. Every April since 1978, it hosts the Daffodil Festival, when more than 600,000 daffodils fill its fields as far as the eye can see. The event is free, and includes carnival rides, food trucks and fireworks. But beware: you wil...
