Town of Black Rock, Connecticut
ABOUT
With its picturesque waterfront, vibrant nightlife, and desirable real estate, Black Rock is an escape from the bustle of southwestern Connecticut. Black Rock's yacht clubs and marinas provide for endless enjoyment on Long Island sound. The restaurants, bars, and live music on Fairfield Avenue afford numerous options to unwind after a day in the office, or just relaxing at St. Mary's by-the-sea...One could also make a short drive to downtown Bridgeport to take in a show, or catch a ball game.
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Black Rock shops and restaurants along Fairfield Avenue
- Steele Pointe dining, shopping and marina
- Black Rock Farmer's Market and Porchfest music weekend
- Captain's Cove marina and dining
- Webster Bank Arena
- Brewport brewery and pizza
- Downtown Cabaret Theater and Klein Memorial Auditorium
SPORTS AND RECREATION
- Town beaches including Seaside Park
- Fayerweather Yacht Club and Port 5 Club
- Black Rock Yacht Club and Norden Club
- St. Mary's by the Sea and Ellsworth Park
- Black Rock Day annual festival
- Sail-a-Way Sailing School at Captain' s Cove Marina
- Beardsley zoo
- Wonderland of Ice indoor skating facility
TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION
- Easy access to I-95 and the Merrit Parkway (Rt. 15)
- Fairfield, Fairfield Metro and Bridgeport Train Stations
- 75 minute train ride to Grand Central Station NYC via Metro North
- Housatonic Community College
- Magnet school network including Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
- Bridgeport Regional Vocational Aquaculture School
- The Discovery Museum
- Bridgeport to Port Jefferson, NY Ferry