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POPULATION: 20,142
SQUARE MILES: 22
SCHOOLS
- 3 Elementary Schools
- 1 Middle School
- 1 High School
- 3 Private Schools
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Waveny Care Center, Silver Hill Hospital, Norwalk, Stamford, St. Joseph and Greenwich Hospitals are all within ten to twenty minute car ride.
RECREATION
Paddle courts, volleyball, softball, baseball and soccer fields, jogging trails and lots of open space for free interpretation. New Canaan Nature Center, Lee Memorial Gardens and Mill Pond.
PARKS - Bliss Park, Mead Memorial Park, Kiwanis Park, Waveny Park
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Meals on Wheels, Bloodmobile, Hospice, United Way, AmeriCares, Safe Rides, Red Cross, League of Women Voters, Waveny Care Center. New Canaan Library and Getabout Van. |
TRANSPORTATION
- Driving
I-95 and Merritt Parkway, 35 minutes to New York, 45 minutes to New Haven.
- Public Transportation
Metro North Commuter Railway offers service to New York City, bus line, taxi, limousine service to airports and New York City.
HISTORICAL SITES
- Hanford Silliman House, 1764
This historical house is furnished with period pieces and includes a tavern, craft room and doll collection.
- John Rogers Studio
Built in 1777, currently houses a representative collection of the 19th century sculptor's work.
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
There are many houses of worship for various denominations in town. |