Coastal New England at its finest, the town of Westport cherishes its beaches, woodland sanctuaries and a vibrant community that has passion for everything. Westport’s Parks & Recreation offers celebrated public amenities comparable to luxury private clubs. Westport’s residents enjoy town treasures such as Longshore Park with 169 acres along the Long Island Sound featuring an 18-hole golf course, 9 tennis courts, paddle tennis, picnic areas, 3 swimming pools, pavilion, marina, sailing school and ice rink. Westport is also home to the 238-acre waterfront Sherwood Island State Park, the Earthplace Nature Center with 74 acres and 2.5 miles of trails, several nature preserves, an astronomical observatory open to the public weekly and a “Five-Star” library (an honor awarded to only 1% of the nation’s libraries) that serves as a diverse community hub for all.

Westport Public Schools are consistently ranked among the top in the state and nation with 5 elementary schools (Coleytown, Greens Farms, Kings Highway, Long Lots and Saugatuck), 2 middle schools (Bedford and Coleytown) and Staples High School..

Two metro north rail stations at Saugatuck and Greens Farms provide an easy commute to NYC. Westport’s convenient location also enables residents to access both the Merritt parkway and I95 with ease.

From theatre to dining and shopping Westport has multiple enclaves of ‘downtown’ areas, Bedford Square, Main Street and Saugatuck/Railroad Place are a few of the town’s nightlife hotspots. Peppered throughout Westport are local restaurants and treasured gems that aren’t to be missed!

Westport celebrates the arts with many venues including its historic Westport Country Playhouse and the outdoor Levitt Pavilion features renowned musical acts in the warmer months. MoCA Westport and the annual Fine Arts Festival bring a vibrancy to the town and its artist residents.