Darien

Darien encompasses 12.9 square miles within its boundaries, with many miles of shoreline on Long Island Sound. It’s situated besides Long Island Sound and the famed Five Mile River, Darien offers small-town waterfront living at the center of bustling Fairfield County. An Easy commute to Manhattan and quick access to surrounding communities make Darien a popular place to settle.

Darien is a community recognized for its excellent schools, active churches representing seven denominations, social clubs, civic organizations and a variety of philanthropic activities. There are three country clubs - Wee Burn and Woodway Country Club, both with attractive beach Clubs on Long Island Sound, and the Country Club of Darien. In addition, Tokeneke Beach Club, Norton Yacht Club, Middlesex Swim Club, and Ox Ridge Hunt Club are also located in Darien.

HISTORY

Originally settled in 1641 as part of Stamford, the area we know as Darien became Middlesex Parish in 1737. In 1820, residents petitioned the state legislature to establish Darien as a separate town.In the early years, Darien’s business were primarily located at Ring’s End Landing on Goodwives River and Loading Rock on Five Mile River. Today, several convenient shopping areas including Goodwives Shopping Plaza, stores along the Post, Tokeneke, and Heights Roads, plus Norton Heights Shopping Center.

  • Darien Ice Rink

  • Darien Playhouse

  • Downtown Darien

  • Pear Tree Point Beach Park

  • Private:

    -Country Club of Darien

    -Wee Burn Country Club

    -Woodway Country Club

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

  • YMCA Darien - offers 300+ programs

  • YWCA Darien / Norwalk

  • Kings Highway Tennis Club

  • The Depot - adult supervised youth center

  • Open to Public: 6 parks, 2 beaches with picnic areas, tennis and paddle courts, & playgrounds

EDUCATION

85% of the total students population attends public schools

Middle Schools

  • Middlesex

High Schools

  • Darien

Elementary Schools

  • Hindley

  • Holmes

  • Ox Ridge

  • Royle

  • Tokeneke

  • post53.info

  • darienchamber.com

  • darienca.org

  • ct.gov/dmv

  • mta.info/mnr

HELPFUL WEBSITES

  • darienct.gov

  • darienps.org

  • darienlibrary.org

  • darienaf.com

  • darien-ymca.org