RidgefieldConnecticut
Ridgefield is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Situated on the New York state border, Ridgefield had a population of 25,033 as of the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Ridgefield
Set in the southwestern part of Connecticut, Ridgefield is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Ridgefield is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 6.26 square miles.
What Makes Ridgefield Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southwestern Connecticut, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Connecticut — one of 215 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ridgefield
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum · Museum
- Keeler Tavern Museum · Museum
- Ridgefield Guild of Artists · Art gallery
- Colabella Fine Art Gallery · Art gallery
- Woodcock Nature Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ridgefield
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ridgefield
- Barlow Mountain Elementary School
- Branchville Elementary School
- East Ridge Middle School
- Farmingville Elementary School
- MEADOW POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Ridgebury Elementary School
- Ridgefield High School
- Scotland Elementary School
- Scotts Ridge Middle School
- Veterans Park Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.