opposite page, clockwise from top left: At Tod’s point, bikers take advantage of the loop trail. Byram Park features a playground, beach, pool and more. above: Participants launch boats in Binney Pond at The Annual Model Sailboat Regatta.
Next to the ferry dock on Arch Street is
fireworks and the terminus of the annual
the town’s only skatepark—a popular place
Memorial Day Parade.
for skaters to safely practice their moves. The
Greenwich has multiple locations for quieter
RESOURCES Audubon Center 203-869-5272 greenwich.audubon.org
Department of Parks and Recreation
Greenwich Riding & Trails Associaton 203-661-3062 thegrta.org
peninsula-shaped park has water on three
interactions with the natural world. Located
sides, and a stage area that hosts musical
off North Street near the Merritt Parkway is
performances at the annual Greenwich Town
the 300-acre BABCOCK PRESERVE, a densely
Party. The park also provides its waterfront
wooded park with riding and hiking trails and
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
backdrop for the Concours d’Elegance vintage
a picnic area. It is home to many woodland
car show, and the always popular Puttin’on
animals, birds, flowers and trees. As trails can
203-531-8560 greenwichct.gov
Griffith E. Harris Golf Course
the Dog Festival, held to benefit Greenwich’s
be wet or rocky in places, hiking boots are
DPR Tennis Office
203-531-7200 thegriffgolf.org
Adopt-a-Dog organization.
advisable. Another preserve for nature lovers
203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov
Greenwich Botanical Center 203-869-9242 greenwichbotanical center.org
is MIANUS RIVER PARK, with more than
203-618-7613 (May-August) 203-618-7649 greenwichct.gov
PARK, a 30-acre facility with a beach and
350 acres straddling the border between
Greenwich Point Park
playground, as well as a large pool area with
Stamford and Greenwich—about a third of the
a 1,000-square-foot splash pad and kiddie
acreage within Greenwich. This park attracts
203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov
pool, plus a concession stand. Back east, COS
birdwatchers and hikers, as well as fishermen,
COB PARK runs along the Mianus River and
who cast for trout in the fast-flowing river. In
was repurposed from the site of an old power
Cos Cob, the MONTGOMERY PINETUM PARK
plant. It boasts beautiful panoramic views
has over 100 acres of trails, with collections of
of Long Island Sound, a mile-long walking
unusual plants and wildflowers. It is home to the
other sanctuaries. They include the FAIRCHILD
path, a playground and a dramatic site for the
GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER, which
WILDFLOWER AUDUBON SANCTUARY, with
town’s 9/11 memorial. South of the Post Road
includes a large greenhouse and other facilities.
eight miles of trails and wetland habitats; nature
in Old Greenwich, BINNEY PARK is a beautiful
The GREENWICH AUDUBON CENTER’s
lovers can follow the trails here through a
piece of greenspace centered by a picturesque
285-acre main sanctuary and the KIMBERLIN
beautiful hemlock forest and other woodlands.
pond. It was given to the town in 1927 by
NATURE EDUCATION CENTER are deep in the
Edward Binney, a founder of Binney & Smith,
Backcountry on Riversville Road; in addition
are available to buy online. Visit greenwichct.
the maker of Crayola crayons. It’s a location
to this main hub, the organization manages
gov for details.
Farther west along the shore is BYRAM
OPPOSITE PAGE: ANDREA CARSON; JULIE BIDWELL
for Little League sports, Independence Day
ROGER SHERMAN BALDWIN PARK, home to
Greenwich Polo Club 203-531-1639 greenwichpoloclub.com
Mianus River Park 203-622-7814 greenwichct.gov
Old Greenwich Yacht Club 203-637-3074 ogyc.org
Tod’s Point Sailing School 203-637-2022 todspointsailingschool.org
Annual passes for beach, parking and tennis
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