The 118-acre Stamford Museum & Nature Center is home to Heckscher Farm, a working New England farm with heritage breeds of animals; the Stamford Observatory, open for viewings of the night sky on Friday nights;  Overbrook Nature Center; the Bendel Mansion, once the summer home of famed New York retailer Henri Bendel, which now houses museum galleries with changing exhibitions and pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection; an otter pond; and more than 80 acres of hiking trails.

Open daily dawn till dusk, the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is 91 Acres of Connecticut’s native landscape: magnificent, award-winning Champion trees, charming gardens, wildflower meadows, red maple wetlands, boardwalks, woodland walking trails.

The Mill River Park Collaborative works hand-in-hand with the public and the City of Stamford to bring to life the community vision of a central park in the heart of downtown. With your help, the Collaborative guides the long-term development of Mill River Park as a vibrant, evolving greenspace where the community can gather to relax, play, learn and connect with nature. Visit the carousel, ice rink (in season) and other great amenities and events.

Cove Island Park has it all, including two sandy beaches, developed recreation facilities such as a one-mile walk/run trail, playground, roller blade/cycling path, expansive lawn area and salt marsh that provide opportunities for birders.