The New Britain Civic Association—formed in 1953—is a non-profit, non-political organization which, since 1957, has owned and operated the 14-acre Covered Bridge Park on Keeley Avenue. Though the park has become the major focus of the Association in recent years, and is still a very important focus of our organization, it also sponsors other community activities such as hosting astronomical events, the community Christmas tree lighting, and the youth summer recreation program.