Barbara Morris

Wilton is located in the Norwalk River Valley in western Connecticut. Wilton can be found in Fairfield County and is surrounded by Norwalk, Westin, and New Canaan. Wilton covers approximately 26 square miles and is home to 17,633 people. Wilton is located just 55 miles from midtown Manhattan, providing easy access to big city adventures!

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Wilton History

In 1640, settler Roger Ludlow purchased land from the Indians that we now know as Norwalk. The early settlers were called Proprietors. Both Indians and settlers were using the land at this time for planting and animal grazing. The Indians movied north around 1670. They created Wiltons first settlement, known as Indian Field in the Chestnut Hills area. When the Indians decided to movie from this area to be closer to the ocean, the land was open for sale to the settlers. Wilton was home to 40 families by 1725. Wilton became an independent town in 1802.

In the 1860 census, Wilton was home to 2,208 people. The land was mostly used for dairy herds, horses, and crops. There were also many other industries in Wilton, including clothing production, distilleries, and a company that made wire sieves. Wiltons population fell after the Civil War but quickly began to grow again after World War II when people came to live in Wilton and commuted to New York City.

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Wilton Parks and Recreation

The Wilton Parks and Recreation Department is located in the Comstock Community Center. The Department offers many programs to choose from for everyone of all ages. Wiltons Parks and Recreation Department operates over 200 acres of recreational facilities.

Merwin Meadows Park
Merwin Meadows Park features a swimming pond, athletic field, picnic facilities, playground, and basketball court.

Middlebrook Multi-Purpose Athletic Field
Middlebrook features a 4 acre athletic field

Allens Meadows
Allens Meadows features six athletic fields

Gilbert and Bennett
Gilbert and Bennett features 4 acres of athletic fields and a playground

Comstock Community Center
The Comstock Community Center features indoor recreation facilities, 2 lighted basketball courts, athletic fields, 1 baseball field and 1 soccer field.

For more information on Wilton Parks & Recreation, visit the official website by clicking here

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Wilton Events

Wilton is home to many events perfect for your friends and family! Wilton offers exciting, education opportunities to participate in throughout the year.

Minks to Sinks
Minks to Sinks is a twice-a-year flea market that benefits Family & Childrens Agency, which is a not-for-profit family serving agency that strengthens the communities of southwestern Connecticut by supporting individuals and families in crisis or at transitional moments of their lives.

Ambler Farm Day
Ambler Farm Day is an annual fall tradition bringing family and friends together to enjoy a variety of events and farm activities, including hays rides, apple sling shots, and scarecrow making contests.

For more information on events in the area, visit the community calendar by clicking here

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Wilton Attractions

There are many great educational and fun opportunities in Wilton for everyone in the family. Residents and visitors both love the experiences Wilton has to offer and continue to come back for more each year. Come check out one of Wiltons Playshop shows or take a visit to the Wilton Historical Society!

Wilton Playshop
The Wilton Playshop is one of the longest continuously running community theatres in the northeast. The Playshop caters to a wide variety of theatrical tastes with up to five major productions during its season, which runs from October to August. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and welcomes participation by new members.

Wilton Historical Society
The Wilton Historical Society features many exhibits and programs. The exhibits help residents visualize what Wilton was like in the pre-World War II era. At the turn of the century, Wilton fields were still clear, trees did not cover the landscape, and there were few roads. The museum helps people understand what life was like before the advent of suburbanization and commercial development, which was only a few generations ago. There are furnished period rooms, a costume and textile collection, toys and dolls help tell the story.

For more information on Wilton CT, visit the official website by clicking here

For the Wilton Chamber of Commerce website, click here

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Please visit my other area pages within my website by clicking on an area below:

Ridgefield Area Guide
Greenwich Area Guide
New Haven Area Guide
New Canaan Area Guide