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Situated on Long Island Sound, Stratford is a town flourishing with
waterfront beauty. The town is bounded to the east by the Housatonic
River and relies on its shoreline as a significant natural resource.
Established in 1639, Stratford has a long-standing history in aviation
and is home of the American helicopter industry. In 1939, aviator Igor
Sikorsky successfully flew the first helicopter at his Stratford-based
aircraft plant. Today, Sikorsky Aircraft is the world's leading
helicopter manufacturer. Sikorsky Memorial Airport is located in the
Lordship section of Stratford, providing commuter service to several
northeastern cities.
A community founded on strong ethics, Stratford’s mission is “to enhance
the quality of life within the community by providing services with
professionalism and a commitment to excellence.”
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Population
49,985 |
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Area
18.7 square miles
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Schools
Serving over 7,500 students and employing 528 teachers, the focus of
Stratford Public Schools is to “develop a community of learners in which
ALL students acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to meet the
challenges of a changing and increasingly diverse society.” Stratford
schools are dedicated to a collaborative effort between students,
teachers, and parents to improve the academic achievement of every
student.
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Elementary (K-6)
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Center School
55 Sutton Avenue 203-385-4194
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Chapel School
380 Chapel Street 203-385-4192
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Franklin School
1895 Barnum Avenue 203-385-4190
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Lordship School
254 Crown Street 203-385-4170
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Nichols School
396 Nichols Avenue 203-385-4294
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Second Hill Lane School
65 Second Hill Lane 203-385-4292
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Stratford Academy
719 Birdseye Street 203-385-4180
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Whitney
Elementary School
1130 Huntington Road 203-385-4198
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Wilcoxson School
600 Wilcoxson Avenue 203-385-4196
Middle School (7-8)
Secondary (9-12)
Private
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Stratford Catholic Regional
One Monument Place 203-380-1990
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Saint James Regional School
One Monument Place 203-375-5994
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Saint Mark Elementary School
500 Wigwam Lane 203-375-4291
Collegiate:
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport: Founded in 1967, Housatonic
Community College serves Southwestern Connecticut and is a member of the
Connecticut Community-Technical College system. The college moved into
its state-of-the-art campus of downtown Bridgeport in 1997.
Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield: Sacred Heart University was founded in 1963
by the Reverend Walter W. Curtis and was the first Catholic university
in the United States to be led and staffed by lay people. Esteemed for
the individual attention it provides students, Sacred Heart University
is best known for its commitment to academic excellence and community
service.
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, New Haven: Approximately 25 minutes north of
Stratford, SCSU offers 115 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
This 168-acre campus has currently 8,080 undergraduate and 3,863
graduate students enrolled. The school offers more than 60 academic and
special interest organizations; it is perhaps best known for its “home
away from home” residential housing program.
University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport: The University of Bridgeport is an
international, doctoral university with outstanding academic programs.
Students can earn degrees in many undergraduate and graduate programs.
The university employs 200 full and part-time faculty members.
Yale University
149 Elm Street, New Haven: Yale University is perhaps one of the most
distinguished schools in America. Founded in 1701, Yale is a private,
independent institution comprised of ten professional schools.
Representing 108 different countries, approximately 11,250 students
attend the university. Yale is known for its many research
organizations, libraries, museums and administrative offices.
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Medical
Facilities
Bridgeport Hospital
267 Grant Street, Bridgeport: Bridgeport Hospital is a private,
not-for-profit hospital with 425 licensed beds, 2,000 employees and 500
active attending physicians representing 70 subspecialties. 180
medical/surgical residents belong to programs affiliated with Yale
University School of Medicine.
MED NOW Family Walk-In and Industrial Care Center
1040 Barnum Avenue, Stratford: Open seven days a week, this caring,
professional medical center treats a variety of minor illnesses and
injuries. Other services provided include pregnancy tests, physicals for
various school or sports requirements, flu vaccinations and strep and
mononucleosis tests. MED NOW participates in several insurance programs
with services provided at an affordable rate.
Saint Vincent’s Medical Center
2800 Main Street, Bridgeport: St. Vincent's is a major, 397 bed acute
care hospital with an active medical staff of 450 physicians. The
hospital has been recognized as one of the top 100 heart hospitals in
the United States, representing an ample range of more than 50 specialty
and subspecialty medical and surgical disciplines.
Stratford Community Health Center
727 Honeyspot Road, Stratford: Stratford Community Health Center is a
not-for-profit organization offering various services including
pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric health care, prenatal and
postpartum care.
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Recreation
Birdseye Street Boat
Launch
Birdseye Street: Located at the mouth of the Housatonic River, this
easily accessible boat launch was recently renovated and now possesses
better ramps, expanded parking, landscaping, a fishing pier and
handicap-accessible ramps. Also provided is a deck for sitting and
viewing the Housatonic River and Nells Island.
Boothe Memorial Park
5774 Main Street: A registered National Historic Landmark, Boothe
Memorial Park is a 32 acre homestead encompassing historic buildings,
picnic areas, a rose garden and several other attractions.
Far Mill River
Mill Street: A fisherman’s delight, Far Mill River is a scenic
watercourse that enters the west side of the Housatonic, just adjacent
to Sikorsky Airport. Several of Stratford’s parks are located among the
river.
Paradise Green
96 Chapel Street: Located north of Stratford’s town center, this 1.8
acre greensward is home to several community events including the town’s
annual Harvest Festival and Summer Concert Series.
Shakespeare Theatre
State Park: Overlooking the Housatonic Boat Club and Nells Island,
picnic areas array this 14 acre theatre ground, a locale convenient for
avid walkers and runners. Though the theatre has been closed for several
years, the grounds are open to the public.
Short Beach Park
1 Dorne Drive: Abounding with amenities, Short Beach Park is designed
for the pleasure of all Stratford citizens. The park has concessions,
showers, restrooms, a miniature golf course and the new YMCA Skate Park.
Other facilities include a playground, beach volleyball courts,
basketball courts, picnic areas, ball fields, paddleball courts and
tennis courts.
Sterling House
2283 Main Street: Formerly the home of the Sterling family, Sterling
House is a community center committed to serving Stratford. By providing
affordable social, educational and recreational activities, the center
assists in creating positive and healthy personal development. Located
in the heart of Stratford, Sterling House offers several programs
including dance and cooking classes, bus trips, free workshops,
enrichment classes, after school programs and various youth affairs.
Stratford Point Lighthouse
Stratford Harbor: Established in 1822, the lighthouse was an essential
part of Stratford’s coastal trade, shipbuilding and oystering activity
in the 18th and 19th centuries. Marking the entrance of Stratford
Harbor, it stands as one of the town’s greatest historical attributes.
YMCA Skate Park
Short Beach Park: Open to the public, the park provides citizens an
opportunity to develop their skating skills. A great source for
recreation, the park is especially popular among youth.
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Volunteer Services
A Child’s Desire,
Daughters of the American Revolution, Fairfield Community Services, Food
Pantry, Goodwill Industries, Habitat for Humanity, Inroads, Inside Out,
Red Cross, Sterling House Community Center, Stratford Emergency Medical
Service, Stratford Library Association, Stratford Youth and Family
Advisory Board
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Transportation
Amtrak railroad transportation provides 14 trains daily from
Bridgeport, the only service stopping between New Haven and
Stamford.
The Bridgeport Ferry provides year-round transportation to Port
Jefferson, New York.
Connecticut Routes 8 and 25
Interstate 95
Merritt Parkway
The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority operates a family of
bus transit services in the Greater Bridgeport Connecticut Area with
services provided throughout Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford and
Trumbull. Additional services include extensive minibus assistance
for riders with disabilities
Metro-North Commuter Railway provides 63 trains daily and is a
75 to 80 minute train ride to New York City.
Sikorsky Memorial Airport is located off Interstate 95 in
Stratford. The airport features both a general terminal and a vacant
commercial aviation terminal, and can handle jets as large as a 727
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Accommodations
- Arcade Hotel, Bridgeport
203-333-9376
- Holiday Inn, Bridgeport
203-334-1234
- Homewood Suites by Hilton,
Stratford 203-377-3322
- Ramada Inn, Stratford
800-434-6835
Historical Sites
- Beach Family Carriage House: Erected circa 1880
- Boothe Family Homestead:
Erected circa 1663
- Boothe Memorial Park: Erected
circa 1663
- Catherine Bunnell Mitchell
Museum: Erected circa 1750
- Judson House: Erected circa
1750
- Nathan B. Booth House: Erected
circa 1825
- Old Congregational Burying
Ground: Erected circa 1678
- Stratford Library Association:
Erected circa 1885
- Stratford Point Lighthouse:
Erected circa 1881
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