Norwalk CT Real Estate

Established over 300 years ago as a fishing port and harbor, Norwalk CT 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.

POPULATION: 84,107 SQUARE MILES: 23 SCHOOLS & SCHOOL PROFILES - 11 Elementary Schools - 5 Middle Schools - 3 High Schools - 2 Private Schools MEDICAL FACILITIES Norwalk Hospital, Stamford Hospital, St. Joseph and Greenwich Hospitals are all within 10 to 20 minutes by car.  Honey Hill Care Center and Notre Dame Convalescant Home. RECREATION The Recreation Division of Norwalk provides various social programs and activities for handicapped and senior citizens, sponsors dance and music programs including the Norwalk Symphony, Youth Symphony, and Community Chorus.  There are also programs in arts and crafts, as well as athletic programs including sports camps, tournaments, instruction and league play.  Physical fitness programs, such as swimming lessons, exercise classes, etc. and a Summer Youth Playground Programs at various sites throughout Norwalk during the summer.  Various City parks, boat launching ramps, comfort stations and boat moorings at Veterans Park and beaches. PARKS Veterans Memorial Park Cranbury Park Bayley Park Pinkney Park BEACHES Bayley Beach (part of Neville Bayley Park) Calf Pasture Beach Shady Beach    Norwalk CT Official Website Map of Norwalk CT Golf Courses of Norwalk CT VOLUNTEER SERVICES Youth Services, Meals on Wheels, Norwalk Mentor Program, Salvation Army Women's Crisis Center. 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, and limousine services available to New York City Airports. HISTORICAL SITES Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum c. 1864 This is a National Historic Landmark.  A 50-room Victorian palace with stenciled walls, inlaid woodwork, antiques, gift shop. Stepping Stones Museum for Children This museum 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 tehemes of Science and Technology, the Arts, Culture, and Heritage. Sheffield Island Lighthouse c. 1868 Picturesque boat ride to 3-acre Park with picnic area.  Lighthouse has 4 levels and 10 rooms to explore adjacent to the Stewart B. McKinney U.S. Fish & Wildlife Sanctuary. HOUSES OF WORSHIP There are many houses of worship for various denominations in town.

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