Fairfield

Fairfield, Connecticut is a charming, quintessential New England town set on five miles of coastline on Long Island Sound. Fairfield is a place where you can walk, hike or bike or just kick back and relax in one of the many parks or town beaches. Stroll through Fairfield’s Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places or picturesque Southport amidst landmarks of the past as well as exceptional examples of Colonial, Victorian, and Federalist architecture.

Fairfield is also home to both Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University, where you can take in a sporting event, a musical, dance or theatrical performance or a lecture. Dress up or dress down. Shop until you drop. Browse the galleries, take in a show at the Fairfield Theatre Company or visit one of the growing number of restaurants where you’ll find everything from casual to fine dining, outdoor cafés to historic taverns with a fireplace. Winter, spring, summer or our beautiful New England fall, it's always a great time to visit Fairfield.

HISTORY

In 1635, Puritans and Congregationalists from the Massachusetts Bay Colony sought to establish an ecclesiastical society subject to their own rules. The Massachusetts General Court gave them permission to settle in several areas around Hartford. In 1639, the Fundamental Orders, a set of legal and administrative orders, was adopted and established Connecticut as a self-ruled entity. Roger Ludlowe, one of the framers of the Fundamental Orders, purchased a large tract of land from the Pequonnock Indians, and the town of Fairfield was born. (Over time, the land was divided into several other towns including Bridgeport, Redding, Weston, Easton, and Westport.)

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

170 acres of parks, five miles of beaches, golf course, tennis facilities, marinas, picnic areas, town events, and an abundance of venues to enjoy the towns abundance of natural beauty.

  • Southport Beach

  • South Pine Creek Beach

Beaches

  • Penfield Beach

  • Jenning Beach

  • Sasco Beach

Freshwater lovers can enjoy lake Mohegan which also has a sprinkler park for the children and lots of hiking trails that allow dog walking.

Boating

  • Fairfield has many boaters and the town has two marinas

Golf & Tennis

  • Golfers will enjoy the towns public 18 hole golf course, par-three course and driving range

  • Tennis lovers of all ages and levels can find programs at the Fairfield Indoor Tennis Club

  • Golf and tennis is also available at three private country clubs:

    • Brooklawn Country Club

    • The Country Club of Fairfield

    • The Patterson Club

  • Tennis Courts are also available at the private Fairfield Beach Club

Nature Lovers

  • There are areas for hiking, horseback riding, dog walks, fishing, and just enjoying wildlife. The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield features hiking trails, indoor and outdoor nature programs, and a variety of children's programs including summer camps.

Special Events

  • Summer concerts at the Sherman Green Gazebo, movies on the beach, spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display on the beach, Christmas tree lighting, a number of walk/run/bike rides for charity, and water and fishing activities as well

EDUCATION

  • McKinley

  • Jennings

  • Holland Hill

  • Dwight

  • Burr

Elementary Schools

  • Stratfield

  • Roger Sherman

  • Riverfield

  • Osborn

  • North Stratfield

  • Mill Hill

  • Fairfield Woods

Middle Schools

  • Tomlinson

  • Roger Ludlowe

  • Fairfield Ludlowe

High Schools

  • Fairfield Warde