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8. BALLARD PARK 12. BENNETT’S POND STATE PARK
The five acre park was donated to the town A state park and public recreation area
from the estate of Elizabeth Ballard in 1964 that is home to 56 acres. Managed by the
and has been the sire of countless events Connecticut department of Energy and
including concerts, parties, town events, Environmental Protection, there are miles
and quiet reflection. Stately trees, formal of hiking trails as well as the enjoyment of
gardens, ornamental shrubs and flowers fishing, boating, mountain biking, canoing,
reflect the beauty of changing New England and season bow hunting.
seasons and provide a safe, central place for
recreation.

9. RECREATION CENTER
Ridgefield Recreation operates and
maintains over 600 acres of parks, trails,
fields and facilities. The Rec Center is a
destination for families and residents of
all ages. The center features its own Spray
Bay, a 2,800 square foot, zero-entry water 13. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
playground. It also features a swimming The Ridgefield Memorial Day Parade is an
pool with a slide, an exercise room, a gym annual event that honors the men and
and rooms for parties and events. women who have dedicated their lives to
our country. The parade starts off at Jesse
Lee Church, and proceeds down Main St.
to Ballard Park. This annual event features
a plethora of civic organizations, marching
bands, and veteran’s groups, even its own
flyover. Each year, thousands from all over
Fairfield County line up on both sides of Maine
Street, paying tributes to our veterans near
and far, as we celebrate this great country.

10. NOD HILL BREWERY
Nod Hill is a locally owned and operated
father-son Brewery that offers signature
beers, food trucks, and live music all year
round!
11. SETH LOW PIERRPONT 14. HENNY PENNY FARM
Called Pierrepont State Park, is a 305 acre This farm proudly raises award winning
public park that offers a wealth of outdoor Romney Sheep. Henny Penny Farm also
recreational activities such as fishing, has a store that sells a curated range of
hiking, mountain biking, boating, etc. With humanely raised meats, eggs, produce, etc.
5 blazed trails, you can have spectacular It offers lectures and hand-on workshops
views and even see Long Island Sound by on all topics related to agriculture and
the top of Barlow Mountain. sustainable.
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