Page 2 - Top 20 Things We Love About Milford

1. MILFORD GREEN
Milford’s Green is the second oldest in New
England, and throughout the town’s history,
the Green has seen many uses, including a
cow pasture during the colonial times and a
militia training ground during the American
Revolution. Currently, the manicured area
hosts cultural, recreational, and educational
opportunities throughout the year.

2. LONG ISLAND SOUND 5. TRANSPORTATION
Milford has over 14 miles of shoreline along The education of Fairfield’s children is a
the Long Island Sound, the most of any top priority in town and is evidenced by
town in Connecticut. A large portion of its top-notch public schools. Fairfield has
Milford’s shoreline forms the Silver Sands eleven elementary schools, three middle
State Park. A newly built ¾ mile boardwalk schools, and two high schools. In addition
was open in 2011 that connects Silver there’s an early childhood learning center,
Sands to Walnut Beach in Devon. an alternative high school and some of the
best private schools in the state.
3. SILVER SANDS STATE PARK
Silver Sands State Park is a public 6. MILFORD DINING
recreation area in a Milford located on the Milford’s culinary scene continues to thrive
Long Island Sounds. The state park consists with a dynamic selection of restaurants
of 297 acres of beach, dunes, restored salt to try. Be sure to check out these crowd
marsh, open areas, woods, and island. favorite Milford Restaurants! Stonebridge
Restaurant, Archie Moore’s, The Greek
Spot, Café Altantique, Fratelli’s, SBC
Restaurant and Brewery, Lasse’s, Colony
Pizza, Village Bistro at Beach House
and more!

7. EISENHOWER PARK
Eisenhower Park features beautiful
hiking trails along the Wepawaug River.
There’s also a dog park, tennis courts, and
playground. Bodies Place is Eisenhower’s
playground that is accessible to everyone.
It now has a nice splash pad that is open
during the summer!
4. PORT MILFORD
A full service marina located on beautiful 8. IRISH FESTIVAL
Milford Harbor, walking distance to shops Milford’s Irish Festival is in September
and restaurants. Port Milford is one of the and features live music, food trucks, beer
best places to enjoy some peace and quiet, tents, Irish wares and free activities. Gaelic
with its serene, relaxing atmosphere. football and Hurling tournaments are
features on Saturday afternoons.