FAIRFIELD Connecticut Real Estate
Fairfield enjoys an enviable location on the edge of Long Island Sound, with beautiful public beaches and a picturesque coastline offering many water sports, a great town dock and a full-service marina. Whether you’re interested in cultural activities, (local theater and art galleries) beautiful parks and woodlands, golfing, tennis, nature trails, playgrounds, or shopping, you’ll find it in Fairfield. The Southport area of Fairfield (settled in 1639) has been designated as an historic district for its harbor, churches, public buildings, and the homesteads of some of the first families. Fairfield’s diversity truly offers something for everyone within its borders.
Population 58,490 Area 30.2 square miles
Volunteer Services
American Red Cross, Fairfield Community Services, Meals on Wheels, Southport Woman’s Club, Stewart B. McKinney Foundation, United Home Care, Welcome Wagon, Fairfield Community Theater Foundation.
Medical Facilities
St. Vincent's Immediate Health Care
1055 Post Road 203-259-3440
Hospitals: Bridgeport Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, and St. Vincent’s Hospital are all within a fifteen to twenty-five minute car ride.
Recreation
Connecticut Audubon Society (Nature Center/Sanctuary)
Natural history exhibits, special events and programs, library and gift shop The sanctuary spans 160 acres and includes six miles of walking trails and ponds.
Gould Manor Park
Lovely park with a duck pond, playground, tennis courts and softball fields.
Jennings Beach and Marina
Public beach and town marina for medium to large sail and power boats. Storage rack spaces are available with easy access to the shore for small sail vessels, canoes, or kayaks. Swimming, concession, playground.
Lake Mohegan Beach and Park Area
Lake for swimming, picnicking; concession.
Penfield Beach
Public Beach with a large pavilion, seasonal events, picnic tables, concession, swimming, lockers, playground.
Transportation
Metro North Commuter Railway, I-95 or Merritt Parkway; an hour and 10 minutes to New York City, 30 minutes to New Haven, CT. Connecticut Limousine Service to LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark Airports, local bus service with Greyhound Bus 15 minutes away.
