About New Canaan, CT Real Estate
New Canaan, CT - Selling My House
New Canaan was incorporated in 1801 and is located 12 miles northeast of Greenwich and 48 miles northeast of New York City. Today this vibrant town remains distinctive for its manicured landscapes, its grand architecture, and its bustling downtown with brick structures and coordinating sidewalks; a visually picturesque and enjoyable place to visit, shop, play, and dine.
Ranked a top walking town in Fairfield County, the village Boutique shops line the streets and share the stage with high-end commercial shops. Here you will find cutting-edge fashion, home and beauty goods, an array of specialty gift items, antiques, and lifestyle services. Dining options abound and the food scene is quite extraordinary. There are many wonderful community activities to enjoy throughout the year; don’t miss the annual Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale, the Fourth of July Fireworks at Waveny Park, the Halloween Parade, and the joyful Christmas Stroll on Main Street celebrating the holiday season!
New Canaan offers excellent public facilities and a wide range of town-sponsored recreation programs; 14 town tennis courts at Mead Park, a town pool at Waveny Park, two ponds for skating (Mead Pond and Millpond), playgrounds at Kiwanis Park, Dixon Park, and Mead Park, as well as picnic areas for public use. At Mead Memorial Park there are baseball fields, a pond for ice-skating, and public tennis courts. Kiwanis Park has a town pond with a sandy beach that the younger children love. Private clubs include the Country Club of New Canaan, the New Canaan Field Club, and the Lake Club. The New Canaan YMCA is state of the art and has a thriving membership and loyal following. Private fitness clubs, personal trainers, yoga studios, and dance classes are all available in the downtown area.
- Waveny Park
- Spencer’s Run
- Country Club of New Canaan
- New Canaan Field Club
- The Lake Club
- New Canaan Town Pool
- Boy Scout Troop 31
- Cub Scouts and Brownies
- New Canaan Baseball/Softball
- Fairfield County Football League
- Kiwanis Park
- Irwin Park
- Mead Park
- Mill Park
- Ed Dixon Memorial Park
- Maritime Rowing Club
- New Canaan Crew
- Norwalk River Rowing Association
- New Canaan Soccer Association
- New Canaan Flag Football League
- New Canaan Lacrosse Association
- New Canaan Basketball Association
- New Canaan Mounted Troop
- New Canaan Winter Club
- New Canaan Travel Field Hockey
- New Canaan Wrestling Club
- Sound Cyclists
- New Canaan YMCA – Phone (203) 966-4528
- East Elementary School
- West Elementary School
- South Elementary School
- Saxe Middle School
- New Canaan High School
- Private Schools in New Canaan
- St. Aloysius School
- St. Luke’s School
- New Canaan Country School
- Nursery Schools in New Canaan
- Beginner’s Nature Program
- New Canaan Community Nursery School
- First Presbyterian Nursery School
- Playland Nursery School
- Little Owl Nursery School, YMCA
- Toddlertime Nursery School
- Methodist Church Nursery School
- St. Marks Nursery School
If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Fairfield County, CT, please contact Carissa. I will be delighted to meet with you and look forward to helping you feel right at home.
