Welcome to Westport
The Community
Westport’s vitality is legendary. Through the centuries, Native Americans, Colonial farmers, Revolutionary War soldiers, shipping magnates, creative artists, summer residents and commuters have all prospered here, where the Saugatuck River meets Long Island Sound. Today’s Westport is a highly involved, affluent suburban community of about 27,000 people. Artistically and culturally active, it has long been a creative center and celebrity retreat. An artistic mecca for over a century, cultural life includes theater at the Westport Country Playhouse and outdoor concerts at the Levitt Pavilion. Significant estates and luxury homes abound, both on large properties inland as well as in waterfront locales. The thriving downtown area along the river provides trendy shops amid an atmosphere still imbued with New England charm. Westport occupies 22.4 square miles and is governed by an elected Board of Selectmen.
Educational Facilities
An exceptional school system is a focus of this strong community. Five Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools and a High School have demonstrated the efficacy of Westport’s small class sizes and outstanding programs which produce excellent student test scores. Westport School District scores #1 in Best School Districts in CT on Niche.com. Private schools include the preschool Landmark Academy and Green’s Farms Academy (K-12).
Recreational Facilities
Westport has over 210 acres of recreational facilities. An unusually broad selection of activities includes three Town beaches, two marinas, three pools and Longshore Club Park which is home to an 18-hole golf course along the shoreline. Fourteen clay courts and ten all-weather tennis courts are available to residents. Two summer camps are run by the Parks and Recreation department, which also provides a program at Compo Beach with recreational activities for children. A selection of private clubs are available in Westport and the surrounding areas, including yacht clubs and acclaimed country clubs offering excellent facilities and amenities.
Transportation
Only an hour from Manhattan (a 40 mile distance), Westport is easily accessible via Interstate Route 95, the Merritt Parkway and Metro-North New Haven Line commuter trains from either the town's Saugatuck or Greens Farms railroad stations with trains to Grand Central Terminal.
