Wilton, CT 06897 - A Great Town
TOWN OF WILTON, CONNECTICUT 06897
There are approximately 6,000 households in the Wilton community, according to the 2000 census. The public school system is one that continually strives for perfection, in the arts, sports, and academically, consistently receiving awards for excellence. Wilton schools consist of one pre-K – grade 2 elementary school (Driscoll - Miller School,) one school for grades 3-5 (Cider Mill School,) one school for grades 6-8 (Middlebrook School )and one high school (Wilton High School.)
Wilton is a rural/ suburban residential community of approximately 18,000 people, located approximately one hour by car or train from central New York City. Historical sites are represented throughout the town and the small downtown area has a village atmosphere. You will find a four screen cinema multiplex, restaurants, coffee shops, a library, the famous Village Market, its own Play Shop, and a great variety of shops and churches.
Wilton has community parks for swimming: Merwin Meadows has a swimming pond, playground and picnic area, and Kiwanis Park, run by the YMCA, has a beachy pond and wading pool. Other parks offer scenic trails and fishing. There are public tennis courts galore, private tennis clubs, and a private golf club.
Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)
Driscoll School (Grades K-2)
336 Belden Hill Road
203-762-3374
Miller School (Grades K-2)
217 Wolfpit Road
203-762-8678
Cider Mill School (Grades 3, 4 & 5)
240 School Road
203-762-3351
Middle Schools (Grades 5-8)
Middlebrook School (Grades 6-8)
131 School Road
203-762-8388
High School (Grade 9-12)
Wilton High School (Grades 9-12)
395 Danbury Road
203-762-0381
Schools – Private
Linden Hill School (PreK-5)
49 New Street
203-544-9963
Our Lady of Fatima (PreK-8)
229 Danbury Road
203-762-810
Friends School (PreK-6)
317 New Canaan Road
203-761-7933
Wilton's wonderful community recreational parks
Bradley Park (near us and lots of trails!)
86 acres of trails, boardwalk and wetlands on Oak Ledge Lane or Graenest Ridge
Cherry Lane Park
off both Cherry Lane and Banks Drive, 50 acres, trails, a pond and picnicking.
Merwin Meadows
The only town-owned community swimming spot. It is a spring-fed fresh water beach pond located on the charmingly named Lovers Lane. Even has a diving board, large playground, picnic area, and lifeguards! The stream running into it is great for catching polliwogs!
Quarry Head
32 acres, trails, old quarry and overlook.
Horseshoe Park
6 acres of trails, a pond on Horseshoe Road near town. Sad, the town wants to let it fill in….
Schenck’s Island
13 acres of trails, picnicking and a river located on River Road. Nice to walk your dog…
Wilton Town Forest
Boas Lane and Branch Brook Road, 188 acres of walking, bridle trails and camping.
Wild Duck Reserve
16 acres, trails and nature study.
Woodcock Nature Center
146 acres through Wilton and Ridgefield, exhibits, nature store, educational and recreational programs. Run great fun programs for the kids and the community!
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