City Parks

Bear Mountain is situated on 140 acres of land with an outlook, a ranger cottage and parking area. Come explore a hiking trail at this beautiful dog-friendly destination.

Address: 17 Bear Mountain Road

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Playground on half an acre of land with benches.

Address: Williams Street (Off West Street)

With 11 acres and 200 yards of beach-front, put your toes in the sand, swim, relax and enjoy Candlewood Town Park. The Park offers benches, picnic tables, a concession stand, restrooms, outdioor shower, playgrounds and a boating dock (separate entrance). Candlewood Town Park opens for season Saturday, May 27th.

Spring hours 12 - 6PM daily. 

Summer Hours Weekdays 12 -6PM, Saturday's 11- 7PM, Sunday's 10 - 7PM

No Alcohol Allowed in park.  Gas grills only. Proper swim attire required to enter water

Address: 36 Hayestown Road

2023 Entrance Fees

Boat Ramp access for Danbury Residents ONLY, must show proof of residency.  Season and Daily passes must be purchased at Boat Ramp or Danbury Park & Rec Office.

                                                                                      Season Pass $150.00, Daily pass $50.00

The Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust is a private, non-profit corporation formed for the sole purpose of protecting open space woodlands, fields, ponds and other wetlands.

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Elmwood Park spans 1.5 acres with benches, a water fountain and a walking area for passive recreation.

Address: Main Street (South end)

 Farrington Woods spans over 190 acres of passive recreation which includes a variety of hiking trails, plus Sanfords Pond which is suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Plenty of parking available. No swimming is permitted.

Address: 125-187 Mill Plain Road

Hatters Park sits on 32 acres of land, The Danbury Park & Recreation office is located on site along with Hatter Park Banquet Hall, open air picnic pavilion, a pond and playground, plus a Duckpin bowling alley. The Recreation Dept, is responsible for rentals of banquet hall and pavilion, 203-797-4632 and responsible for the scheduling of the 3 softball fields. Field permit required for use and issued by P & R.

Address: 7 East Hayestown Road

22/23 Hall Info & Rates

Pavilion Info & Rates 22/23

A 1-acre park with benches for passive recreation.

Address: Kennedy Avenue

Playground and Spray Park. Spray Park hours are seasonal.

Spray Park opens June 19.  Hours Noon - 4PM

Address: 87 Highland Avenue

Play basketball or relax on the sidelines at Joseph Sauer Memorial Park.

Address: Beaver Street

A 25-acre park with benches, playground, Spray Park, 4 soccer fields (field use permit required from Park & Rec Office), Park area has picnic tables. Lake Kenosia is a back up source of drinking water for the City of Danbury, therefore, no swimming is allowed. In addition, the use of boats, canoes, kayaks or paddle boards is prohibited.  The Spray Park hours are 10-4pm daily.

Spary Park will open June 19 through August 20

Address: Christopher Columbus Ave

Lions Park is a 2-acre playground with swings, jungle gym, and other fun active equipment.

Address: Rowan Street

 Get your pups and take them down to Danbury's newest off-leash Dog Park! Your pets can run free, just don’t forget to clean up after them!

Address: 18 Peck Road

Get your pups and take them down to the very first Danbury off-leash Dog Park! With two fenced in areas, your pet can run free amongst dogs their size. Just don’t forget to clean up after them!

Address: 76 Miry Brook Road

Located next to the Danbury Police Headquarters, Memorial Park was constructed in order to honor all of our fallen heroes from the Danbury Police and Fire Departments. Memorial Park was officially dedicated on October 15, 2017 and serves our community as a reminder of the sacrifice these individuals made for our community.

Address: 357 Main Street

This 230-acre park hosts an 18-hole golf course and pro shop, marked hiking trails, tennis courts, winter recreation, the Richter Arts Association center, outdoor summer theater and Cafe on the Green Restaurant which offers fine dining and patio seating with a grill area.

Address: 100 Aunt Hack Road

Richter Park Authority

Richter Park Website

A 56-acre park with 6 baseball and 4 softball fields, multipurpose turf field (field use permits required from Park & Rec Office) tennis/Pickleball, and volleyball courts, handball-paddleball court, Outdoor Basketball court, concession stand, pond with hiking/nature trail, outdoor excersize area, Veterans Hall and  The Danbury War Memorial building which sponsors many adult and youth activities.

Coming Soon:  Additional Pickleball courts will be added on back 2 courts

Address: Memorial Drive

Large playground and spray park adjacent to Rogers Park with swings and numerous other equipment for children to enjoy.

Spray Park hours beginning May 27 - June 16th will be Noon - 6pm daily.

June 17 - Labor Day 11 - 7 PM

Address: Lion’s Way

5.5-acre fields that include football, soccer, boys & girls lacrosse, and field hockey fields (field use permit required from Park & Rec Office).

Address: 72 Hospital Ave

The Still River Greenway Project is a multi-faceted environmental restoration with the goal of creating a “greenway” along the river corridor. The Still River Alliance works to protect Danbury’s main waterway.  2-mile hiking/nature trail, stream available for paddling/kayaking.

Address: Commerce Park

Explore the scenery at this 722-acre park with hiking trails, community center, historic castle, farm house, carriage house, dairy barns, gate house, Montessori school, several dwellings, greenhouse, and beautiful nature views.

Address: 70 Southern Boulevard, Danbury, CT 06810

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Tarrywile Park Authority

Tarrywile Website

Quarter Acre Park with benches and a playground.

Address: 80 Rose Street