WILTON, CONNECTICUT

Wilton is a rural residential community of 18,000 people, located approximately one hour by car from New York City. Historical sites are represented throughout the town and the core downtown area has a village atmosphere. Recent expansion of the downtown area has permitted a four screen cinema multiplex and adjacent shopping.

According to the 2000 census, there are approximately 6,000 households on Wilton. The public school system is one that continually strives for perfection. Wilton schools consist of two pre-kindergarten - grade two elementary schools, one school for grades three-five, one school for grades six-eight and one High School.

Although Wilton is an inland town, there are parks where swimming is available. Merwin Meadows has a swimming pond, playground and picnic area, while Kiwanis Park, run by the YMCA, has a beach pond and kiddy pool. Other parks offer scenic trails, camping, fishing. There are public tennis courts and a private tennis club.

WILTON LINKS and RESOURCES

• 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)

High School (Grade 9-12)

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

Recreational Facilities

• Wilton Rarks and Rec
• Bradley Park
  83 acres of trails, boardwalk and wetlands on Oakledge Lane
• Cherry Lane Park
  Near intersection of Cherry Lane and Banks Drive, 50 acres, trails, a pond and picnicking.
• Horseshoe Park
  Six acres of trail, pond, and birding on Horseshoe Road.
• Merwin Meadows
  The only town-owned swimming spot. It is a spring-fed fresh water pond located on the charmingly named Lovers Lane.
• Quarry Head
  32 acres, trails, old quarry and scenic overlook.
• Schenck’s Island
  13 acres of trails, picnicking and a river located on River Road.
• 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.

Useful Links

• Town of Wilton Website
• Weir Farm
• Wilton Historical Society
• Wilton Newcomers
• Wilton Chamber of Commerce
• Wilton Playshop
• Wilton Public Schools
• Wilton Library
• Wilton Villager
• Wilton Bulletin
• Metro North Train Schedule