West Norwalk
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West Norwalk is a residential neighborhood in the city of Norwalk
, Connecticut
in
the Connecticut Panhandle
region of Fairfield County
. It lies in the western central part of the city.
to the South and the town lines of Darien and New Canaan to the West. The eastern boundary is an irregular line generally defined by North Taylor Avenue, Steppingstone Road and Maher Drive. However, some of the businesses along the Boston Post Road (Connecticut Avenue)
south of Cedar Steet consider themselves to be in West Norwalk.
Informally West Norwalk is bounded to the South by Brookside and Rowayton, to the west by Darien, to the northwest by New Canaan
, to the north by Silvermine
,
and to the east by the Broad River neighborhood of Norwalk.
The Five Mile River forms the boundary between West Norwalk and the town of
Darien. Within West Norwalk along the Five Mile River lie Millard and Florsheim ponds and is the home to a great deal of wildlife. There has been flooding along the River recently with
appeals to government agencies to help solve the problems that homeowners have faced.
houses built between 1801 and 1850 and another eight built in the last half of the
19th century. In addition to historic houses, West Norwalk has miles of historic
stone walls.
One of the notable landmarks in the neighborhood is the chapel which is now also referred
to as "the meeting house". It is at 186 West Norwalk Road and was built in 1868.
It is used nowadays for community activities such as civic group meetings.
There is a Northern Arborvitae along West Norwalk Road that has attained a 138 point score on the State of Connecticut Notable Trees Project scale.
Oak Hills Park Golf Course is an 18 hole municipal golf course in the neighborhood that is open to the public. The course was designed by Alfred Tull and opened in 1969 and is located at 165 Fillow Street. The Oak Hills Tennis Center with 8 outdoor courts is located next
to the golf course. The Dolce International Center (on the grounds of a former monastery features several hiking and jogging trails.
The West Norwalk Association was incorporated in 1947. The association posts signs at the borders of the neighborhood and
conducts regularly scheduled meetings in the meeting house for discussion
of community concerns.
, and the
Norwalk Community College
Campus. The United Congregational Church at 275 Richards Avenue
runs a nursury school for pre school aged children.
Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of the city is 85,603, making Norwalk sixth in population in Connecticut, and third in Fairfield County...
, Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
in
the Connecticut Panhandle
Connecticut Panhandle
The Connecticut Panhandle, informally known to locals as the Tail, is in southwestern Connecticut, where it abuts New York State. It is contained entirely in Fairfield County and includes all of Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien, as well as part of Norwalk and containing some of the most...
region of Fairfield County
Fairfield County, Connecticut
Fairfield County is a county located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The county population is 916,829 according to the 2010 Census. There are currently 1,465 people per square mile in the county. It is the most populous county in the State of Connecticut and contains...
. It lies in the western central part of the city.
Geography
According to the West Norwalk Association West Norwalk is defined by New Canaan Avenue (Route 123) to the North, West Cedar Streetto the South and the town lines of Darien and New Canaan to the West. The eastern boundary is an irregular line generally defined by North Taylor Avenue, Steppingstone Road and Maher Drive. However, some of the businesses along the Boston Post Road (Connecticut Avenue)
Boston Post Road
The Boston Post Road was a system of mail-delivery routes between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts that evolved into the first major highways in the United States.The three major alignments were the Lower Post Road The Boston Post Road was a system of mail-delivery routes between New York...
south of Cedar Steet consider themselves to be in West Norwalk.
Informally West Norwalk is bounded to the South by Brookside and Rowayton, to the west by Darien, to the northwest by New Canaan
New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, northeast of Stamford, on the Fivemile River. The population was 19,738 according to the 2010 census.The town is one of the most affluent communities in the United States...
, to the north by Silvermine
Silvermine, Connecticut
Silvermine is a neighborhood in Fairfield County, Connecticut extending into three southwestern Connecticut municipalities -- Norwalk, New Canaan and Wilton....
,
and to the east by the Broad River neighborhood of Norwalk.
The Five Mile River forms the boundary between West Norwalk and the town of
Darien. Within West Norwalk along the Five Mile River lie Millard and Florsheim ponds and is the home to a great deal of wildlife. There has been flooding along the River recently with
appeals to government agencies to help solve the problems that homeowners have faced.
Buildings and landmarks
According to the Norwalk portion of the "Historic Resources Inventory" (HRI) there are ten existing houses that were built between 1740 and 1800 within West Norwalk. The HRI also lists sixteen existinghouses built between 1801 and 1850 and another eight built in the last half of the
19th century. In addition to historic houses, West Norwalk has miles of historic
stone walls.
One of the notable landmarks in the neighborhood is the chapel which is now also referred
to as "the meeting house". It is at 186 West Norwalk Road and was built in 1868.
It is used nowadays for community activities such as civic group meetings.
There is a Northern Arborvitae along West Norwalk Road that has attained a 138 point score on the State of Connecticut Notable Trees Project scale.
Oak Hills Park Golf Course is an 18 hole municipal golf course in the neighborhood that is open to the public. The course was designed by Alfred Tull and opened in 1969 and is located at 165 Fillow Street. The Oak Hills Tennis Center with 8 outdoor courts is located next
to the golf course. The Dolce International Center (on the grounds of a former monastery features several hiking and jogging trails.
The West Norwalk Association was incorporated in 1947. The association posts signs at the borders of the neighborhood and
conducts regularly scheduled meetings in the meeting house for discussion
of community concerns.
Education
Within West Norwalk are the Fox Run Elementary School, Ponus Ridge Middle SchoolPonus Ridge Middle School
Ponus Ridge Middle School is a middle school in the West Norwalk section of Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. It feeds into Brien McMahon High School....
, and the
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk Community College , formerly known as Norwalk State Technical College and Norwalk Community-Technical College, is a public community college in Norwalk, Connecticut. It is the second-largest of the twelve colleges in the Connecticut Community Colleges.The school, which has an open...
Campus. The United Congregational Church at 275 Richards Avenue
runs a nursury school for pre school aged children.