Welcome to Stamford
Stamford is located in the South Western region of Connecticut in Fairfield County. Home to four Fortune 500 Companies, nine Fortune 1000 Companies, 13 Courant 100 Companies, and numerous large corporations. A diverse community and a city immersed in the performing arts, endless entertainment, a wide selection of dining opportunities, and scenic parks with an upbeat atmosphere in the heart of downtown. Located only 35 miles from Manhattan.
Education
• UCONN
• Sacred Heart University
• Stamford Public Schools/Adult and Continuing Education
Recreational Facilities
Chelsea Piers – Finest sports and recreational facilities in the country. Offers instructional programs, camps, sports leagues, competitive teams, fitness, and drop-in fun for children and adults.
• Sterling Farms Golf Course
• Gaynor Brennan Golf Course
• Terry Connors Ice Rink
• Stamford Twin Rinks
Parks and Beaches
• Mill River Park located in Downtown Stamford
• Cove Island Park – Beach and picnic grounds
• Cummings Beach
• Scalzi Park on Bridge St – Cubeta Stadium, Playground, Baseball/Softball fields, Volleyball/Basketball/Bocce/Roller Hockey Courts
• Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Living, Cafes, and Restaurants
• Alive at Five Concerts at Columbus Park
• Stamford Town Center
• Downtown Stamford Bedford Street www.stamford-downtown.com
• Stamford Arts & Entertainment www.palacestamford.org
• Harbor Point www.harborpt.com/stamford-restaurants
• Brick House Bar & Grill: 203.353.8892
• Capital Grille: 203.967.0000
• Cheesecake Factory: 203.316.0649
• Sign of the Whale: 203.888.8282
• Tigin Irish Pub: 203.353.8444
• Kashi: 203.890.9470
• Del Frisco’s Grille: 203.890.9601
• Quattro Pazzi: 203.324.7000
• Café Silvium: 203.324.1651
