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Middlebury Parks

Bristol Park is located on Rt. 64 across from Yale Avenue. Two Picnic sites overlooking a running brook provide a great setting for a quick weekday lunch or a family outing. A recent Boy Scout Eagle project maps out several trails throughout the park. Each trail is an easy hike for a family. The park is a total of 11 acres. On can spend several hours exploring the area.
Bristol Park is adjacent to Memorial School property and playground where ball fields and tennis courts are available to the public after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

Residents may book Region #15 fields through Park and Recreation department for team practices and games.

Across from the entrance of Bristol Park one can find the Middlebury Greenway which extends in both directions for several miles.

Ledgewood Memorial Park is located on Rt. 64 next door to the SNET Phone Company Building. This park provides a variety of activities for all age levels. There are two soccer fields and a small softball field. The playground has play structures for preschool children and a larger structure for middle school children. A large bank of swings overlooks the soccer field. The larger structure contains 2 slides, a climbing ladder, bridge and chin-up bar.

In the back area one finds a tennis court, a deck-hockey court and an oversized basketball court.

A small picnic area overlooks the playground. Several tables are secluded and kept cool under towering pine trees. A perfect place for an afternoon picnic.

The concession stand is located next to the parking lot and overlooks the soccer field. Both men’s and women’s bathroom facilities are located behind the snack bar. The concession is open during soccer and softball season only.

This park’s beauty lies in the war memorial dedicated to our town’s veterans. Three large flags overlook the war memorial stone. The stones are engraved with names from wars dating back to 1812 thru to Iraq Conflict.

Across from the entrance one can find the Greenway. There is always an activity at Ledgewood.

This summer look for: Soccer Games, Girls Softball, Kite Flying.

Meadowview Park depicts its name. Located on Rt 188 behind the Middlebury Police department it has several amenities to attract people from surrounding towns.

A large winter skating pond and summer fishing pond is the focal point of this park. Above the pond is a large soccer field and a softball diamond. Next to the soccer field you can find a beautiful playground for all ages, restroom facilities, picnic pavilion and snack bar area.

This park also has several horseshoe pits and two bocci courts that are lighted. Next to these courts are picnic table and fireplaces.

Along one side of this park is the Middlebury Cemetery creating a peaceful setting. Along the right side of this park is the Middlebury Greenway connection which extends several miles in both directions.

Meadowview Park Pavilion
The Pavilion is located at Meadowview Park behind the Police Dept., has been completed, therefore we will be accepting applications for rental. The pavilion will be available for rental June 15th thru Sept. 5th. Town residents will be eligible to rent the area for family social events. The rental fee includes the use of the tables and the small kitchen area. Non-refundable deposit required when reservation is made. Security deposit is required and will be refunded if there is no damage to the area.

Activities: Soccer, softball games, kite flying, bike riding, bocci league, Fishing Derby, walking, horseshoe league.

OTHER RECREATION AREAS LOCATED IN MIDDLEBURY
THESE AREAS ARE NOT MAINTAINED BY THE TOWN

Hop Brook Dam Park - this area is located on Rt. 63 next to the Naugatuck border. This park is run by the Army Corps of Engineers. The parks has a swimming area, hiking trails and picnic areas. The park is located in 3 towns. Waterbury, Naugatuck and Middlebury. For more information call 203 729-8840.

State of CT Bridal Path - a connection to the bridal path can be found on Shadduck Rd., Hill Rd. and South St. The path continues across town to Southbury. Great place to ride horses or to hike.

Middlebury Land Trust - includes the following areas: Fenn’s Pond, Lake Elise, Turtle Pond, Rt. 63 preserve and bird sanctuary.

Flanders Nature Preserve - Rt. 64, West Lake Rd, Breakneck Hill.

Highfield Country Club - private golf and tennis club by invitation only located on White Deer Rock Road.