in 2001, the "racetrack pond" area was purchased from the mumford cove association. in 2002, a total of 57 acres was added to the park through the purchase 49.95 acres from guerra-deangelis trustees and 7.14 acres from bowen briggs for a total purchase price of $913,300. the funds for the purchase, which was 30 years in the making, were provided by the state of connecticut's recreation and natural heritage trust program.