Attractions

Stamford’s elementary school playgrounds are open to the public after school and on weekends!`

Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
151 Brookdale Road
Open 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily
(203) 322-6971
Gardens & hiking trails

Chestnut Hill Park
364 Chestnut Hill Road

Columbus Park
Main Street
Features special events including Alive at 5, benches, large green space

Cove Island Park
363 Weed Avenue
*Permit required from May 1 – September 30
Walking and jogging trails, picnic areas

Cummings Park
Shippan Avenue
Open 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
(203) 977-4140
*Permit required from May 1 – September 30
Playground, picnic area, softball fields, handball, basketball and tennis courts

Dorothy Heroy Park
51 Riding Stable Trail
Open 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily
*Permit required from May 1 – September 30
Playground, picnic tables, benches, athletic fields

Fort Stamford
900 Westover Road
5-acre public park, site of Revolutionary War fort

Harbor Point Sand Area on the Boardwalk
Water tables, umbrellas, adirondack chairs

Harbor Point Commons Park
101 Commons Park South
Open 24 hours
(203) 846-1900
Features special events, Walter’s Hot Dog pavilion, playground, fountain, large green space and tables

Homer Lee Wise Memorial Park
1966 Bedford Street
Open 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Jackie Robinson Park
860 Canal Street, #2
Open sunrise to sunset
(203) 316-8600
Playground, picnic tables, benches

John J. Boccuzzi Park
200 Southfield Avenue
Open 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
(203) 977-4140
*Permit required from May 1 – September 30

Kosciuszko Park
Elmcroft Road and Dyke Lane
Open 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday
6:00 a.m. – midnight Friday & Saturday
(203) 977-5034
Playground, picnic area, walking and jogging trails, athletic fields

Latham Park
269 Bedford Street

Mianus River State Park
Merribrook Lane off of Westover Road
Open sunrise to sunset daily
(203) 977-4140
Trails great for dog walkers, hiking, mountain biking, fishing & jogging

Mill River Park
1055 Washington Boulevard
Open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
The Carousel Pavilion is open on Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Skating Rink is open November – March (Monday- Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
The fountain is on display April – September.

(203) 989-0321
Features a variety of events, carousel, areas for parties and a The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Fountain which will turn into a skating rink for the winter!

Scalzi Park
100 Bridge Street
Open 5:30 a.m. – midnight daily
(203) 977-4140
Largest recreational area in Stamford with splash pad, playground, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts in addition to a bocce ball arena, baseball and softball fields and trails for running and hiking

Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday
(203) 322-1646
Adults: $10
Seniors (65+): $8
Students (18+): $6 (with valid ID)
Children (4-17): $5
Members: Free
Children 3 & under: Free
Those arriving on the city bus and holding bus passes or bus transfer tickets are admitted free.
Nature’s Playground

Twin Meadows Boundless Playground, Stillmeadow School
800 Stillwater Road
Includes a smaller playground for toddlers
Open to the public on weekdays after 4 p.m. and on weekends and holidays

West Beach
Shippan Avenue
(203) 977-4606

*Beach Sticker required May 1 – September 30
Purchase Beach Sticker online or in person at the Stamford Government Center

Harbor Point Dog Park
Walter Wheeler Drive (Across from Commons Park)

Stamford Dog Park
53 Courtland Avenue
Open sunrise to sunset daily
(203) 425-9782

Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive in Greenwich
Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
(203) 869-0376
Adults: $10.00
Students: (5-22 w/ valid ID) $8.00
Seniors: (65 & up) $8.00
Museum members and children under 5: Free

Discovery Museum & Planetarium
4450 Park Avenue in Bridgeport
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.
(203) 327-3521
Adult (18+): $11.00
Child (3-17): $9.00
Student & Teacher (with valid ID): $9.00
Senior (65+): $9.00

Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water Street in Norwalk
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
(203) 852-0700
Adult (age 13-64): $24.95
Child (age 3-12): $17.95
Senior (age 65+): $22.95

Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday
(203) 322-1646
Adults: $10
Seniors (65+): $8
Students (18+): $6 (with valid ID)
Children (4-17): $5
Members: Free
Children 3 and under: Free

Stepping Stones Museum
303 West Avenue in Norwalk
Open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
Open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday (Labor Day – Memorial Day)
(203) 899-0606
Adults: $15
Children: $15
Seniors (over 62): $10
Children under 1, members, active duty military personnel & their families within the same household: Free

Avon Theatre
272 Bedford Street
(203) 967-3660

 

 

 

 

 

Bowtie Landmark 9
5 Landmark Square
(203) 323-5036

Bowtie Majestic 6
118 Summer Street
(203) 323-1719

State Cinema
990 Hope Street
(203) 325-0250