Ridgefield, Connecticut, with a population of 23,000+ and covering over 34 square miles, is situated in what is known locally as the Housatonic Valley. It is surrounded by Westchester County, New York, and Danbury, Redding and Wilton, Connecticut. Ridgefield was incorporated in 1709, a year after settlers from Norwalk purchased a 20,000 acre tract from the Ramapoo Indians. The 1777 Revolutionary War Battle of Ridgefield, one of only two battles fought on Connecticut soil, is re-enacted on the Fourth of July each year.
Today Ridgefield works diligently to preserve its colonial heritage, while continually adding modern amenities. Visitors remember Ridgefield for the unique beauty of its Elms, Oaks and the Colonial period homes that line Ridgefield's Historic District along Main Street. The result is a wonderful blend of New England charm and 21st century facilities.
Voted Connecticuts No. 1 Town, Ridgefield offers its residents a variety of recreational and cultural experiences, including The Aldrich Museum, The Ridgefield Symphony, The Ridgefield Playhouse, The Bark Park (dogs can run free), The Winter Garden Ice Skating Rink, The Skateboard Park and a state-of-the-art Senior Center. Ridgefield, Connecticut, truly has much to be proud of. It is sometimes called Connecticut's hidden treasure. Many first-time visitors say that driving down Main Street from the Cass Gilbert Fountain through the charming Town Center will make you never want to leave. People fall in love with Ridgefield for many reasons. For most, the list includes Ridgefield's Top-Rated K-12 Schools and the consistent growth and stability of Ridgefield Home Values.
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