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8. PEAR TREE POINT BEACH             11. DARIEN YMCA
     Pear Tree Point Beach offers residents 8   Updated a few years ago, Darien YMCA is
     acres of beautiful shoreline to enjoy. The   a state-of-the-art facility. It offers over 300
     beach has picnic tables, grills, bathhouse,   programs for all ages. It is a community-
     concession stand, boat launch, fishing area,   focused organization that also hosts
     gazebo, kayak and a residents only boat   community dinners and wellness events.
     club where residents can join to obtain slips   The facility also houses the Holly Pond
     in the harbor. Home to the annual Darien   Nursery School and an after-school
     Road Race!
                                          program.

     15. TILLEY POND PARK
     This eye- pleasing park sits in the heart of
     town across from the Darien Train Station.
     It offers 8 acres of beautiful walking : There
     are many benches and picnic tables to sit
     and enjoy this peaceful park. During the
     winter months when the pond freezes many
     come out to skate and play hockey. It is also
     home to the annual Tilley Pond Model Boat   13. SUMMER NIGHTS
     Regatta and Memorial Day Food Fair.
                                          When the temperatures rise, Darien
                                          residents love to get outside. What better
                                          way to enjoy the outdoors than with
                                          live music under the stars! Darien Summer
                                          Nights encourages residents to come out
                                          weekly to Groove Street Plaza to enjoy live
                                          music-with their fellow town residents



     17. SIDEWALK SALE & FAMILY DAY
     Organized by the Darien Chamber of
     Commerce, this four day event in July
     allows shoppers to find bargains under
     tents and enjoy community activities
     scheduled throughout town. A great way
     local businesses are showcased!
     9. GET OUTSIDE!                      19. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
     Darien provides its residents With many   The Darien Community Association offers
     opportunities to get outside With 11 parks,   residents a wide variety of activities and
     2 beaches, 3 country clubs, 2 swim clubs, a   programs for all ages. They have an annual
     hunt club, sailing club, yacht club, and boat   Easter Egg Hunt, Festive Holiday Tea,
     club.
                                          Breakfast with Santa, and various academic
                                          and art talks.
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