A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT WILTON LIBRARY 40 WILTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORWALK RIVER VALLEY TRAIL WEIR FARM CANNONDALE TRAIN STATION MINKS TO SINKS SUMMER CONCERTS THINGS WE LOVE AMBLER FARM JULY 4TH FIREWORKS ABOUT WILTON MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION BOW TIE CINEMA WILTON SUPPORTS SENIORS TOWNWIDE CLEAN UP DAY WOODCOCK NATURE CENTER WILTON VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS/CITIZEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM COMSTOCK COMMUNITY CENTER HALLOWEEN WALK WILTON INTERFAITH COUNCIL WILTON RIVERBROOK YMCA WILTON YOUTH SPORTS P H OTO S C O U R T E S Y O F ( L TO R ) : A L E X V O N K LY D O R F F, G O O D M O R N I N G W I LTO N , A L E X V O N K LY D O R F F, A N D T R OY S A N T I SCHENCK’S ISLAND MERWIN MEADOWS VOLUNTEERS, VOLUNTEERS AND MORE VOLUNTEERS ADULT RECREATION WILTON RESTAURANTS KENT POND SKATING TRACKSIDE TEEN CENTER WILTON GARDEN CLUB WILTON ENERGY COMMISSION AND WILTON GO GREEN THE PERFORMING ARTS COCONUT HUSK TURF FIELD There are so many reasons to love living or A WALKER’S GUIDE TO WILTON working in Wilton that it was diffjcult to narrow HOLIDAY STROLL the list down to 40. Our selections, presented in no particular order, refmect a cross section of what WILTON SHOPPING Wilton is all about: community, family, education, WILTON ROCKS FOR FOOD respect for the environment, preservation of history, ALLEN’S MEADOWS COMMUNITY GARDENS and service to others. We welcome you to visit FARMERS MARKETS and experience the things we love about Wilton. WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY www.wiltonct.org WILTON’S STONE WALLS
1 A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT The Norwalk River runs L AW R E N C E F R A N K P H OTO G R A P H Y through Wilton Center and points north and south. Stocked with trout, residents enjoy fmy fjshing or watching the anglers from the benches throughout the Center located alongside the river. 2 7 WILTON LIBRARY MINKS TO SINKS The true heart of the Wilton com- A L E X V O N K LY D O R F F PA U L WA R C H O L munity located in Wilton Center, The “biggest the library hosts author talks, book dis- treasure hunt in cussions, concerts, art shows, and book town” was started in sales for young and old all year long. 1931 and sells items that are donated or 3 WILTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS consigned all to raise funds for the Family and Children’s Agency of Fairfjeld County. Consistently ranked among the best in the state and the country, 8 SUMMER the schools’ student centered curricu- G O O D M O R N I N G W I LTO N CONCERTS lum is the pride of the community with three U.S. Presidential Scholars in 7 years, Wilton has an an award winning music and theatre abundance of free program, and multiple FCIAC athletic concerts during the championships. summer, including weekday concerts 4 NORWALK RIVER VALLEY TRAIL in the acclaimed Brubeck room at Wilton The Wilton section of this multi-purpose trail connects hikers, Library and weekend outdoor concerts at cyclists, and walkers to schools, businesses, and rail stations, all Merwin Meadows and Schenck’s Island. while enjoying the natural beauty of the Norwalk River and its environs. R O B M C W I L L I A M S 9 AMBLER FARM 5 C O U R T E S Y O F A M B L E R FA R M WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE This 22-acre farm honors Wilton’s Weir Farm is Connecticut’s only national agrarian history with hands on ed- park dedicated to American painting. ucational programs, sustainable farming, A L E X V O N K LY D O R F F The park includes Weir House, Weir and Young and cultural programs including Ambler Studios, barns and gardens — all of which are Farm Day, Maple Syrup Tap-A-Tree, and host to numerous educational and cultural the Youth Apprentice Program. events throughout the year. 6 10 CANNONDALE JULY 4TH FIREWORKS TRAIN STATION Grab a blanket, chair, and a picnic Located in the heart of and join your neighbors at the Cannondale Village, this historic town’s annual 4th of July celebration. Food train station is one of two Metro trucks, games for the kids, and a DJ all rock North train stations in town. this fun family event at the Wilton High Residents enjoy free parking at both School complex. The evening culminates Wilton and Cannondale stations. in a fantastic fjreworks display. 4 0 T H I N G S W E L O V E A B O U T W I L T O N
ACTION COMMITTEE 11 MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION A wonderful Wilton tradition, all of Wilton comes out to enjoy a day’s worth of events including the Kiwanis pancake break- fast, the Wilton Education J O H N S AVA R E S E Foundation’s Get Smart for Wilton 5K, and the Memorial Day parade. 12 16 BOW TIE CINEMA WILTON VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS/ CITIZEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Grab some popcorn and enjoy the latest movie releases at this four- An example of Wilton’s strong tradition of volunteerism, screen theatre in the heart of Wilton Center. WVAC is an emergency medical service stafged by volunteers. CERT volunteers undergo special training to be able to assist in emergencies. 13 WILTON SUPPORTS SENIORS 17 COMSTOCK Wilton provides a diverse housing COMMUNITY stock from condos to assisted living to skilled nursing enabling residents to age in CENTER place. Resources such as Stay at Home Wilton The newly renovated Comstock T U R N E R C O N S T R U C T I O N and the Senior Center provide activities and Community Center keeps busy support that ensure enriched lives. as home to Parks and Recreation programs, the Senior Center, Wilton Food Pantry, Wilton Youth Services, and the Wilton Garden’s Club’s greenhouse. 18 HALLOWEEN WALK Children jam Wilton Center for this Saturday event in late October where they trick or treat at shops and businesses and at booths set up along the way by local 14 TOWNWIDE CLEAN UP DAY civic groups. This annual Saturday morning event sponsored by the Conservation Commission has resulted in the collection of many tons of trash by participants represent- ing families, schools, and civic organizations 19 WILTON INTERFAITH from around town. Comprised of members from 15 WOODCOCK all of Wilton’s faith organizations, NATURE this group organizes the annual Stop Hunger Now meal packaging CENTER event with over 700 volunteers An unspoiled habitat of and has sponsored the relocation over 140 acres,Woodcock of two refugee families. Nature Center ofgers year-round beauty 20 WILTON with its nature center, RIVERBROOK YMCA animal habitats, and walking trails. Home to the nationally- A L E X V O N K LY D O R F F recognized Wilton Y Wahoo swim team, the Wilton Y ofgers swimming pools, a sandy beach and pond, paddle tennis courts, a gymnastics center, a fjtness center, as well as extensive youth and adult programs. 4 0 T H I N G S W E L O V E A B O U T W I L T O N
21 WILTON YOUTH SPORTS Many youth sports organizations — fjeld hockey, basketball, lacrosse, football, soccer, baseball, softball, A L E X V O N K LY D O R F F running, and more — give youth of all ages and abilities the opportunity to play organized sports in town. 22 27 SCHENCK’S ISLAND KENT POND SKATING This 13.5-acre oasis in Wilton Center located Lace up your skates and enjoy a day of ice- along the Norwalk River provides walking skating on a winter’s day at one of Wilton’s trails and hosts community events such as moonlight most popular ponds. hikes, marshmallow roasts, and summer concerts. Plans 28 are underway to expand its functionality. TRACKSIDE TEEN CENTER With a perfor- mance stage, a café, and 23 plenty of electronics, MERWIN MEADOWS Trackside provides a safe This 17-acre park ofgers residents and fun spot for Wilton’s a swimming pond, sandy beach, middle school and high playground, and picnic facilities right in the school aged residents. heart of Wilton Center. J O H N S AVA R E S E 24 VOLUNTEERS, VOLUNTEERS AND MORE VOLUNTEERS Wiltonians love to participate. Whether with local non-profjts and churches or sports organizations or on Town boards and commissions, residents are always 29 raising their hands to help. WILTON GARDEN CLUB Members of the club keep Wilton beautiful by 25 ADULT RECREATION maintaining Wilton Center gardens. They also Tennis, pickle ball, soccer, basketball, and maintain and manage historic Old Town Hall and hold a softball are just a few of the sports available very popular spring plant sale on Mother’s Day weekend to keep adult residents active and healthy. on the Town Green. 30 WILTON ENERGY 26 COMMISSION AND WILTON WILTON GO GREEN RESTAURANTS From solar panels on municipal From the gourmet buildings to charging stations dishes found at The Schoolhouse for electric vehicles, Wilton at Cannondale or Bianco Rosso Energy Commission and to the classic American diner Wilton Go Green have fare at Orem’s or the Village helped Wilton work toward Luncheonette (kids love the a vision of being the most twirling stools!), Wilton has a environmentally- friendly wide range of options for any and sustainable town palate or pocketbook. in Connecticut. 4 0 T H I N G S W E L O V E A B O U T W I L T O N
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