Westmoor Park
In 1961, upon his death, Charles Hunter established, by bequest, a perpetual charitable trust. This trust was for the benefit of the Hartford Hospital, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and, most importantly, the preservation and maintenance of Westmore Farm in West Hartford.
The Farm, consisting of 50-acres of land, two houses and a horse barn, had served as the Hunter Family residence for several years. It would continue to serve as the residence of Lyla Hunter, Charles' wife, until her passing in 1973, at which point the title to the land and edifices passed, in remainder, to the Town of West Hartford.
Another trust, identical to Charles', was established through Lyla's will. Together, the bequests of Charles and Lyla Hunter served to create Westmore Park; a public park for "passive recreation" in support of "environmental, agricultural and horticultural" concerns. There is also an onsite naturalist provided for through the bequests.
Since their passing, the Hunter-family house has been remodeled to allow public access; the caretaker's house has been demolished and rebuilt, and is now home to the onsite naturalist; and, the barn has been remodeled to allow the public to view the interior workings. The Park also sits adjacent to the Bugbee Reservoir Flood Control Dyke which, through a land use agreement, allows the Park an additional 112-acres of land.
Westmore Park is located at 119 Flag Road in West Hartford.