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Recreation
Ridgefield is a center of
cultural opportunities and includes the Ridgefield Civic Ballet, Ridgefield
Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield Guild of Artists and the Workshop for
Performing Arts. Two nationally recognized museums, historic Keeler
Tavern and the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, add to the town’s
charm.
Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Commission sponsors and organizes many
adult and youth activities throughout the year including basketball,
baseball, football, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, ballet, baton twirling,
gymnastics and horseback riding. The town also offers an 18 hole public
golf course, a private golf, tennis and swim club, as well as a swimming
lake and many public tennis courts. Several other organizations and groups sponsor
recreational activities, including plays, concerts, lectures, sidewalk
art shows, antique and plant sales. The Ridgefield Skating Center
features an indoor ice rink which offers extensive youth hockey and figure
skating programs. There is an active senior citizens group
that sponsors trips throughout the area.
Aldrich Park
37 wooded acres with trails for hiking and camping
Ballard Park
A five acre, beautifully manicured park with gardens and a small
playground
Boulton Refuge
33.8 wooded, and open acres with walking trails
Lake Windwing
100+ acres for camping and hiking and a lake for fishing
Levy Park
38 acres with hiking trails and camping
Limestone Refuge
A 9.9 acre wildlife refuge that has excellent bird watching
Lippolt
579 acres with trails for horseback riding, hiking and camping
Martin Park
Town beach for swimming and picnicking
Pierpont State
Park
312 acres for horseback riding, nature walks and hiking
Richardson Park
30 acres for picnicking and nature study
Woodcock Nature
Center
Guided tours and limited camping
Weir Farm
National Park
A nature center |
