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Trout Brook Valley Just minutes from Fairfield, Trout Brook Valley in Easton has some of the most spectacular hiking trails around. With well marked trails the entire area is easily accessible for both family hikes and those bent on a good work out. Open to the public. Click here for a map of the Trout Brook Valley Trails. ...other Fairfield Hikes Ash Creek Open Space Riverside Drive and Turney Road Fairfield, CT Phone: (203) 256-3144 I-95, Exit 22N/23S. Boat Launch, fishing, crabbing, trails, picnic area, rest rooms. No fees. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Aspetuck Land Trust CT Phone: (860) 424-3000 Visit Website Preserved space in Fairfield, Easton, Westport and Weston. Pet friendly, picnic area, hiking trails, biking trails, walking paths, equestrian trails, lakes/ponds and orchards. Approx. 1,700 acres. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Audubon Greenwich 613 Riversville Road< Greenwich, CT 06831 Phone: (203) 869-5272 Visit Website Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 28. Seven miles of hiking trails, 285 acres of woodland, fields, ponds, the Kimberlin Nature Education Center featuring a bird observation area, children's learning center, nature store, and art gallery. Nature programs for all. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Babcock Preserve Greenwich, CT Phone: (203) 622-7817 1/2 mile North of Merritt Pkwy. between North Street, Lower Cross Road and Lake Avenue. Approx. 297 acres, lake/pond, picnic area, hiking trails, walking paths, designated horseback riding trails, nature study, cross country skiing, and camping w/permit ------------------------------------------------------------------- Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens 151 Brookdale Road Stamford, CT 06903 Phone: (203) 322-6971 Visit Website Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 35. Arboretum and gardens on 91 acres contains an outstanding collection of trees and ornamental shrubs from all over the world. Formal gardens include perenials and annuals, greenhouse with cacti, succulants, orchids and begonias. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Cherry Lawn Park 120 Brookside Road Darien, CT Phone: (203) 656-7325 Visit Website I-95, Exit 13. Picnic area, lake/pond which is open for ice-skating, weather permitting. Hiking trails, walking paths, tennis courts, baseball/softball field and basketball court. Approx. 27 acres. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum 314 Unquowa Road Fairfield, CT 06824 Phone: (203) 259-0416 Visit Website I-95, Exit 21. Highlights natural history of area. Exhibits, children’s corner, gift shop. Oldest private songbird sanctuary in the U.S. Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Admission. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield 2325 Burr Street Fairfield, CT 06824 Phone: (203) 259-6305 Visit Website I-95, Exit 21. Educational exhibits, Birds of Prey and injured bird compound, Natural History library and gift shop. 152-acre Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary has seven miles of trails, ponds, and trail for disabled. Donation. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Cranbury Park Cranbury Road Norwalk, CT 06854 Phone: 203-854-7806 Visit Website I-95, Exit 15, Merritt Pkwy./Rt. 15, Exit 40A. 190-acre, dog-friendly park with hiking and biking trails, picnic area and playground. Open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Year-round. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Darien Nature Center 120 Brookside Road Darien, CT 06820 Phone: (203) 655-7459 Visit Website I-95, Exit 13. Environmental Education Center. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donation. & ------------------------------------------------------------------- Earthplace 10 Woodside Lane Westport, CT 06880 Phone: (203) 227-7253 Visit Website I-95, Exit 17; Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 41. Environmental Studies Center with natural history museum, live animals, wildlife rehabilitation program and nature trails through a 62-acre sanctuary. Gift shop, nursery school and outreach programs. Mon.-Fri. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Garden Education Center of Greenwich 130 Bible Street Cos Cob, CT 06807 Phone: 203-869-9242 Visit Website I-95, Exit 4. Horticulture and gardening programs, lectures, special events, working greenhouse and three gift shops. Located within the Montgomery Pinetum, a registered historic site and public park with 102 acres of wooded trails, and majestic trees. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Greenwich Point Park Shore Road Greenwich, CT Phone: (203) 622-7817 Visit Website I-95, Exit 2. Saltwater beach, swimming, admission/parking fee, pet friendly, picnic area, fishing pier, biking trails and walking paths. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Indian Well State Park Route 110 Shelton, CT Phone: (203) 735-4311 Visit Website A state park with 153 acres along the Housatonic River. Swimming, boating (boat launch ramp), hiking trails, walking paths, viewing the falls, fishing, volleyball court, picnic shelter w/grills and tables, rest rooms, parking/admission fees. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennings Beach South Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06430 Phone: (203)-256-3144 > I-95, Exit 22. Saltwater beach, swimming, phone, food concession, rest rooms, admission/parking fee, picnic area, boat launch and marina, fishing pier, hiking trails, walking paths, playground, and volleyball court. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Lake Mohegan Recreation Area Morehouse Highway Fairfield, CT Phone: (203) 256-3144 Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 46. Hiking, picnic area, lake, fishing, swimming, food concession, rest rooms, phone, pet friendly, walking paths; Approx. 170 acres. Call ahead for information admission fees. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Mianus River Park Off Westover Road Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: 203-977-4140 Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 33. Walking, hiking, biking & fishing in park. Aprox 220 acres. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Nature Conservancy's Devil's Den Preserve Devil's Den: Pent Road Katharine Ordway Preserve: 165 Goodhill Road Weston, CT 06883 Phone: (203) 226-4991 Visit Website Merritt Pkwy./Rte.15, Exit 42. Owned by The Nature Conservancy, Devil’s Den is a nature preserve with over 20 miles of hiking trails open daily from dawn to dusk. Katharine Ordway Preserve has three miles of hiking trails and an arboretum on 62 acres. ------------------------------------------------------------------- New Canaan Nature Center 144 Oenoke Ridge New Canaan, CT 06840 Phone: (203) 966-9577 Visit Website Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 37. 40 acres of diverse habitats with walking trails. Visitors Center, exhibits, greenhouse and gift shop. Gardens, arboretum, cider house, maple sugar shed, raptors and other live animals. Natural science and horticulture programs. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Oyster Shell Park West Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 Phone: (203) 854-7806 Visit Website I-95, Exit 14N/15S. Fishing pier, biking trails, and walking paths. Approx. 17 acres. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Perry's Mill Ponds Sturgess Rd. Fairfield, CT Phone: (203) 256-3144 Visit Website I-95, Exit 21. Boat Launch, Hiking Trails, Fishing, Crabbing, Trails and Walkways. No fees. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Rails-to-Trails Purdy Hill Road Monroe, CT 06468 Phone: 203-452-5416 Visit Website Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 49N. Walking, cross-country skiing and mountain biking on a scenic 4.1 mile trail. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Roosevelt Forest Park 159 Peters Lane Stratford, CT Phone: (203)-385-4052 Visit Website I-95, Exit 32. Rest rooms, picnic area, hiking trails and playground. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Ferry Ferry departs from Hope Dock, Washington & North Water Streets South Norwalk, CT 06854 Phone: (203) 838-9444 Visit Website I-95, Exit 14N/15S. Picturesque narrated cruise of Norwalk Harbor to Sheffield Island on 49-passenger, covered-deck motor vessel; tour historic 10-room lighthouse and nature trail; picnic area. Memorial Day-June weekends; July-Labor Day daily; Sept. weekends. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Shelton Lakes Shelton, CT Phone: (203) 925-8422 Visit Website Approx. 450 acres, lake/pond, hiking trails and walking paths. Call for information and trail locations. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sherwood Island State Park Westport, CT 06880 Phone: (203)-226-6983 Visit Website I-95, Exit 18. Saltwater beach, swimming, food concession, picnic areas, bathhouse, fishing/pier, walking paths, hiking trails, walking paths, baseball/softball field. Admisson/parking fee. http://dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/sherwood.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------- Southport Boatyard Harbor Road Fairfield, CT Phone: (203) 256-3144 Visit Website I-95, Exit 18N/19S. Boat Launch Ramp, crabing, fishing, restrooms. No fees. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Stamford Museum and Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road at the juncture of High Ridge Road (Route 137) Stamford, CT 06903 Phone: (203) 322-1646 Visit Website Send Email Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 35. Family-oriented educational, cultural and recreational resource on 118-acre woodland site with small working farm, nature center, pond, galleries for changing interactive exhibits, unique playground; five hiking trails. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Stony Brook Woods Park Ledge Road Darien, CT Phone: (203) 656-7325 Visit Website I-95, Exit 10. 11 acres, lake/pond, picnic area and hiking trails. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Waveny Park South Avenue New Canaan, CT 06840 Phone: (203) 594-3600 Visit Website Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 37. Rest rooms, pet friendly, hiking trails, walking paths, baseball/softball field, approx. 260 acres. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Webb Mountain Park Monroe, CT Phone: (203)452-5400 Visit Website Merritt Pkwy./Rte. 15, Exit 49N. Camping; "Blue Blaze" hiking trails. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Weir Farm National Historic Site 735 Nod Hill Road Wilton, CT 06897 Phone: (203) 834-1896 Visit Website Merritt Pkwy./Rte.15, Exit 39B-N/41S. Connecticut’s only National Park and summer home and studio of American Impressionist painter J. Alden Weir. History, nature trails, interpretive programs. CT Impressionist Art Trail site. ------------------------------------------------------------------- William E. Wolfe Park 285 Cutlers Farm Road Monroe, CT 06468 Phone: (203) 452-5416 Visit Website Outdoor swimming pool, 16-acre lake with 700' beach for swimming, non-power boating and fishing (only State of Conn D.E.P. trout park in Fairfield county), 7 ballfields, 4 soccer fields, 3 playgrounds, 3 group picnic areas, lighted basketball and tennis courts. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Woodcock Nature Center 56 Deer Run Road Wilton, CT 06897 Phone: (203) 762-7280 Visit Website Located on the Wilton/Ridgefield border, the Center’s 146 acres is a haven for aquatic life and a variety of birds. Miles of easy hiking trails beside historic stone walls and old maple, beech, oak and hickory trees. An Everglades style boardwalk. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Woodland Park Nature Preserve Middlesex Road Darien, CT Phone: (203) 656-7325 Visit Website I-95, Exit 10. Hiking trails, walking paths, lake/pond, approx. 65 acres. ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
