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Established
over 300 years ago as a fishing port and harbor, Norwalk offers
the charm of the past with the dynamics of the future. The city of
Norwalk has a revitalized historic downtown district (SoNo), varying
inland residential neighborhoods, and a flourishing business district.
Norwalk has evolved into a cultural center for the region boasting a
local symphony, several notable museums and festivals, which are
highlighted by the Maritime Aquarium, the Oyster Festival and the SoNo
Arts Festival.
The Rowayton area, an
historical harbor village, prospers near the opening of Five-Mile River.
Its quaint seaside charm contributes to Norwalk’s growing popularity as
a place to live, work and visit.
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Recreation
Norwalk has about 1,000 acres of beaches,
parks, and recreations areas with Calf Pasture Park and Cranbury Park
being the largest. Several marinas, tennis, and golf course are open to
the public. There are also private country, yacht, and beach clubs. The
City has dozens of basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields,
playgrounds, miles of walking, biking or skating paths, and of course,
open space for quiet walking in any season.
Calf
Pasture Beach
Food, picnic tables, playground, miniature golf, boat rentals.
Cranbury Park
Trails, playground, picnic area, Gallaher Estate.
Bayley Beach, Rowayton
Pinkney Park, Rowayton, on the
river.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Stepping Stones invites children to explore, imagine, create and
discover new experiences every time they visit! All of the exhibits,
designed for children ages 1 to 10, encourage hands-on-exploration
and discovery, incorporating the themes of Science & Technology, the
Arts, Culture, and Heritage.
Maritime Aquarium and IMAX Theater
The centerpiece of the SoNo Historic District revitalization
project, the Maritime Aquarium sits on the waterfront near the heart
of SoNo’s historic oystering community. It is a non-profit
institution whose mission is “to encourage an appreciation for
science and global ecology by giving visitors an entertaining,
hands-on look at the animals and history of Long Island Sound.” Fun
and educational activities for children and adults including a
110,000-gallon shark tank, seals, river otters, jelly fish and other
creatures. Enjoy spectacular IMAX movies on the giant six-story
screen.
Special Annual Events
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Norwalk Jazz Festival February,
host restaurants
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Oyster Festival September,
Veterans Park
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Round Hill Highland Scottish Games
August, Cranbury Park
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SoNo Arts Celebration August,
South Norwalk
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