Went here spontaneously when I was in CT from out of town. Went on the easy trail around the pond…read more Trail was mainly flat but in the woods so was still exhilarating. Didn't have sneakers. Had leather luxury boots and could still do it and was in stretchy jeans! Marked very clearly once you got onto trail further down. However finding the trails from parking lot was very confusing. All trails seem to start at same area past the barn. It was so confusing. I was walking all around the parking lot and downloaded the map on all trails. Killed my battery.

A beautiful area close to downtown danbury connecticut. Great hiking,or just walking..bring…read moresunscreen and bug repellent.your own drinks and snacks.

There have been rumblings that there are going to be food trucks at this park this year, 2018, and…read morethey are going to install some bathrooms (though there are some by the dog pen), and that the park is going to get an upgrade of sorts. Bennet park which is attached to Meckauer Park is always filled with geese poop or dog poop or poop of some sorts, but Meckauer Park by comparison has everything. A dog park/pen of sorts, a basket ball court, a toddler play ground and a children's play ground, and a walker's loop that is half a mile a loop. There are all kinds of people enjoying their evening exercises and sometimes there is even a group holding a birthday party of sorts or a catered event. It's endearing that a tiny park this size does and serves so many people and provides activities for them! That's why I really appreciate this park.

What an amazing space for a party. Plenty of space for seating and still plenty of space for the…read moredance floor. Access to a full size commercial kitchen is a huge plus to store and heat up your food for your event. 10/10 would recommend and would definitely use again for any type of event.

Great park in Danbury! Hatters park includes nice waterfront on a pond, large trees, benches, a few…read moretables, a pavilion.... Very family friendly and open. Great parking too Misc- The park is next to a bowling alley

Beautiful castle Visited over the winter. Worn down and decrepit. Amazing pictures with an eerie…read morefeeling.

Nothing much to see at this moment. A stone castle left in ruins, now adorned with fences,…read moregraffitis and boards. Just a short walk from nearby park where you could park your car.

This is a great place for your dog to get some exercise and fresh air. The parking lot is a little…read moreruff. There are two separate areas. One area for small dogs 20 pounds and under, and one for large dogs 20 pounds and over. Waste bags and a water station are available outside of the gate.

When our friend told us he had to go to California for a week and needed someone to watch his dog,…read morewe decided this would be the optimal opportunity to "test drive" being doggy daddies. After spending a couple of days at home with our little visitor, Scout, we knew we needed to get him out to run and play so we took a visit to the Danbury Dog Park. This park has a lot of space and has two fenced in areas; about 0.8 acres for small dogs 20 lbs or less and a larger 1.1 acre space for bigger dogs. There is water available as well as bags to clean up after your dog. Each play area is double gated so you can safely take your pooch in and out. We went to the big dog area and the dogs who were playing immediately came to the fence to sniff the new guy. We let Scout sniff through the fence for a couple of minutes to get acclimated and then took him in. The dogs (and owners) were all friendly and well behaved. We went to the back area of the park because Scout loves to chase tennis balls and we didn't want to distract the other dogs up front. There was plenty for him to run and chase the balls without bugging the other dogs. We'll definitely be back before we have to return him but we have a feeling he will have good memories of his time at the Danbury Dog Park.

You'll find the Danbury 9/11 Memorial in Elmwood Park on Main Street. It's a twelve foot tall…read morehollow rectangular glass tower built from shards of broken glass. The shape resembles one of the Twin Towers. The glass structure is mounted on a five sided base carved out of Connecticut granite. Connecticut lost 152 residents on 9/11 and all of their names are etched into one of the glass panels. It's in a very pretty setting with landscaping, benches and patio paver stones A nearby plaque reads: Dedicated in loving memory to Connecticut victims of the terrorist attack on the United States September 11, 2001 Mayor Mark D. Boughton Danbury 9-11 Memorial Committee September 11, 2004

This Uncle Sam stands in the parking lot of the Danbury Railway Museum. At 38 feet tall, this Sam…read moreis claimed to be the world's tallest, and at 4,500 pounds, I'm guessing he is also the heftiest. The statue was built for a chain of Ohio restaurants in the 1950s named Uncle Sam's. He was clear-coated in 1992 and today he's looking good, patriotic and colorful. His past homes include the state fairgrounds in Danbury, Connecticut, and Lake George, New York, where he stood in the parking lot of the fairy tale Magic Forest theme park.

Danbury, CT was attacked by British troops in 1777 when nineteen houses, a church and twenty-two…read morebarns were burned to the ground, killing three patriotic defenders. What a shame that the description of this dramatic event is found on a marker that is in such poor shape. I saw lots of faded blue and white and lots of general deterioration. This is a two sided marker from the CT Historical Commission in the familiar white lettering on a blue background. The marker has different inscriptions on each side. It's located in Elmwood Park at the intersection of Main Street and Wooster Street. The full inscription reads: Eight families came from Norwalk in 1685 to settle this area which the Indians called Pahquioque. They built their first homes a half mile south of here and made this green their common. The General Court in October 1687 decreed the name "Danbury" although the settlers had chosen "Swampfield." Beans and other crops helped make Danbury an inland trading center by 1750 with a population of two thousand. At the start of the American Revolution this town became a hospital and supply base. General Tyron led a British force of two thousand in a raid on Danbury on April 26 - 27, 1777. Three young men, one a Negro, died in defense of the town near the north end of the green. The British burned nineteen houses, a church, twenty-two barns and many supplies. General David Wooster, commanding the American forces which set upon the British, was wounded at Ridgefield and died and was buried here. The street to the west bears his name. Hat making became Danbury's foremost industry after independence. Until the 1950's, Danbury was known as the Hat City of the World. Charles Ives, famed American composer, was born here in 1874. His birthplace has been preserved by the Danbury Scott - Fanton Museum and Historical Society. Erected 1974 by City of Danbury, Connecticut Historical Commission.

The Sheffield Island lighthouse ferry is such a fun, lovely, classic new england way to spend a…read moresummer afternoon, 10/10 would recommend. It's a unique casual outing for friends/families/couples/kids. I live in Stamford, about 20 minutes away and cannot believe I hadn't heard about this earlier. I managed to catch the last ferry of the 2018 season (note the calendar posted on the Norwalk Seaport Association website) and can't wait for next year to do this again! Getting there/parking: I had originally plugged in the Norwalk Seaport Association address into maps, but the ferry itself is actually just over the little bridge. We parked for free across the street from the Seaport Association and walked over, but there is also a paid parking lot immediately in front of the ferry departure. We arrived about 5 minutes in advance and bought tickets at the booth without any issues. They accept credit and cash, and you can sit anywhere on the ferry. Our trip had about 30-40 folks, including some older people and young kids (toddlers). The ferry ride: So relaxing! The ferry takes a leisurely pace up through to Sheffield Island, about a 40 minute ride. The ride is smooth, and we were able to stand up and walk around the ferry if we wanted to. I think this would honestly be fine for anyone sensitive to motion/sea sickness. There are usually a lot of small boats and tiny islands in that area, and its nice to sit back and catch a breeze. On the return trip, the captain took us on an extra loop to better see the Manhattan and New Rochelle skylines which were visible on the horizon. Such a cool experience, and I had no idea it could be seen all the way from Norwalk! Sheffield Island: The tour of the historic lighthouse was really interesting, and its clear that a lot of effort and love went into setting this place up and restoring it. When we went, the lighthouse was under renovation, but an amazing fantastic volunteer snuck my husband and I up, and what a treat! The staircases/ladders were narrow but the views up there were absolutely stunning and so worth it! It was a clear beautiful day and we could see the water, the coast, the sound, and the Manhattan skyline off in the distance. Absolutely amazing. I don't think there's any other view quite like it. We had a few hours to ourselves on the island, and since the lighthouse tour was just about 30-40 minutes, there was plenty of time to walk along the shore. There was lots of sea glass, shells, and even a few horseshoe crabs. The shore is a little too rocky to actually enter the water, but there are lots of boulders to sit on and enjoy the view, and it's very peaceful. Even with a full ferry, the island was not crowded at all and we could spend some time sitting on the benches, chatting, walking around at our leisure. There were picnic tables set up, as well as a nature walk (sadly closed due to ticks, but we'll have to do that next year) Tips/advice: - Bring a camera! Trust me you're going to want to take a lot of photos of the view from the lighthouse tower. - Book tickets in advance, online, since the ferries can be filled up. - The ramp is a bit steep, so if you're bringing kids, bring a small portable stroller, since bulky might be a little heavy to push up. - Wear rugged slip-resistant shoes, since the shore is quite rocky. - Pack a picnic! I think you can even BYOB. Some lemonade, a caprese sandwich, some olives, while enjoying the view...perfection. All in all, a fantastic experience that I can't wait to share with family and friends!!

My boyfriend and I went for a mini vacation in Norwalk, CT and I booked the Sunset Harbor…read moreLighthouse Tour which we went on this past Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30, on 8/10/25. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! Captain John and Charlie were great and all the passengers aboard had a great time! We passed three lighthouses-Peck Ledge LH, Sheffield Island LH and Green's Ledge LH. Charlie, co-captain of Captain John, had just toured the inside of Green's Ledge LH the day before which is listed on Airbnb for $6,000! He went around the ship showing everyone the floor plan. It especially exciting to be on the Long Island Sound and to see the red and white towers from Northport, since I live on Long Island!! We were able to see several different viewpoints of the sunset and osprey nests as well. Definitely recommend to residents of Norwalk AND tourists alike!

It wasn't bad it was horrible The coach was so mean, and he…read moreyelled at me and my son I could not believe it is so bad it felt like hell worst experience ever 0 stars

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