Parks

Oak Hills Golf Course Norwalk CT

Oak Hills Golf Course

Oak Hills is a municipal golf course that offers tennis courts as well as nature trails for residents to enjoy. The 18-hole golf course opened in 1969 and currently has a rating of 70.3 and

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Veteran’s Park

Across from historic SoNo, in what is technically “East” Norwalk but is practically a part of the SoNo scene, is Veteran’s or Vet’s Park. This wide flat landscape was once, as many parks in America,

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Union Park Norwalk CT

Union Park

At the end of Mott Street you’ll find Union Park, another First Taxing District park that sits idle most days. The park is also the head, or end, or the Norwalk’s section of the Norwalk

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Freese Park

This is one of the few centrally located city parks and also overlooks the Norwalk River. Bellow the Wall Street Bridge the River widens as it flows out to the Norwalk Harbor, so Freese Park,

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Fodor Farm

A long time ago there was an actual farm here, mostly orchards, but a farm. If you pay attention to the street names, the agricultural history of Norwalk unfolds even though the land that once

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Cranbury Park

Tucked up in the eastern side of northern Norwalk is Cranbury Park. It is a 200-acre park that is home to the Gallaher Mansion, which at present can only be viewed from the outside. The

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Cranbury Park

There’s 227 acres of park here that you can explore on trails and lawns. An 18 hole Disc Golf Course runs through it, and there are dog friendly areas. The park also features the Gallaher mansions,

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Calf Pasture Beach

Norwalk is surrounding by 35 islands and many of them are visible from Calf Pasture Beach. This makes Norwalk rather unique. And oh did we forget to mention there’s a sandbar that you can stroll

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Ripka’s Beach Cafe

Ripka’s is an unusual spot in Norwalk. It’s got the vibe of a beachside shack, yet the shack is more like a 1950s school room, cinderblock aesthetic, and the food covers the seaside fare you’d

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Kiwanis Park

Address: Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06901 So what makes a park, a park? While Kiwanis lacks the greenery that one associate with parks, like grass lawns, it does provide a gathering space for the days

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Kiwanis Park

Address: Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06901 So what makes a park, a park? While Kiwanis lacks the greenery that one associate with parks, like grass lawns, it does provide a gathering space for the days

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Yale & Towne Park

Address: Old Yale Pl, Stamford, CT 06902 The South End has been gentrifying by swapping out industrial-looking buildings for apartment buildings with a view. And one of the views that combines the legacy of the

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Dorothy Heroy Park & Pool

Address: Riding Stable Trail, Stamford, CT 06903 Dorothy Heroy Park is located in  North Stamford, and north of the Merritt Parkway. If you are in to hiking in a fairly wooded area, this park is

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Cove Island Park & Beach

Address: 363 Weed Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 Cove Island Park features not one, but two beaches. Like much of coastal Connecticut the salt marsh and mudflats features nearby and provide a natural scenic look along

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Mianus River State Park

Address: Westover Rd. Mianus River Park is a nearly 400-acre urban forest that connects Greenwich and Stamford.  Named after the Mianus River this is a nice way to connect with nature via hiking trails, streams,

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Mianus River State Park

Address: Westover Rd. Mianus River Park is a nearly 400-acre urban forest that connects Greenwich and Stamford.  Named after the Mianus River this is a nice way to connect with nature via hiking trails, streams,

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Veterans Memorial Park

Address: 130 Atlantic St, Stamford CT 06901 Website: http://www.vprstamford.org Veterans Memorial Park is currently being renovated to include with space for quiet reflection as well as public events. The new park will have an enhanced plaza

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Carwin Park

Address: Spruce St, Stamford, CT 06902 Located in Stamford’s West Side neighborhood, Carwin Park provides citizen a relaxing respite on summer days. This quaint 1.4-acre urban park provides both a playground and a water spray

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Carwin Park

Address: Spruce St, Stamford, CT 06902 Located in Stamford’s West Side neighborhood, Carwin Park provides citizen a relaxing respite on summer days. This quaint 1.4-acre urban park provides both a playground and a water spray

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Barrett Park

Address: Burdick St, Stamford, CT 06905 Located in the heart of residential Stamford, Barrett Park is the perfect place to take your children. The six-acre park features a playground, a baseball field, and basketball courts

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McKeithen Park

Address: 134 Lawn Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 McKeithan Park is a community park located in Stamford’s East Side neighborhood. Volunteers came together in 2015 to construct a brand new playground in the 1-acre park. The

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Scalzi Park

Address: 97 Bridge St, Stamford, CT 06902 Scalzi Park is the largest recreational area within the Stamford city limits. It features tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, and baseball and softball fields, running and hiking trails as

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Lione Park

Address: Merrell Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 Lione Park is a 9.2-acre property situated between Merrell and Stillwater Avenue adjacent to the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford. The park contains a variety of courts and

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Latham Park

Address: Walton Pl, Stamford, CT 06901 Located in the heart of Downtown Stamford, Latham Park serves as a hub for many community events. The half-acre park provides an open green space for events such as

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Chestnut Hill Park

Address: 354 Chestnut Hill Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Chestnut Hill is a great family friendly park located in North Stamford. The park features a recently renovated playground, tons of open space and plenty of picnic

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