Population: 26,690

Area: 22.4 Square Miles

Commute Times:

• Hartford: 60 Minutes
• JFK Airport: 75 Minutes
• Manhattan: 60 Minutes
• Stamford: 25 Minutes
• White Plains, NY: 40 Minutes

Schools:

• 3 Elementary School
• 2 Middle School
• 1 High School
• several private schools

Recreation/Attractions:

• Parks
• Beaches
• Playgrounds
• Marinas
• Public & Private Golf Courses
• Country Clubs & Equestrian Clubs
• Westport Playhouse
• Levitt Pavilion, Center for the Arts

Westport is a special place, a sophisticated mix of urban tastes and suburban charm. The town offers a diverse selection of shopping, entertaining, cultural and recreational activities. Located just one hour from Manhattan, makes Westport easily commutable from New York City.

Having long been a desirable summer resort, Westport has grown to reflect some of the habits and tastes of its earlier seasonal residents. The arts flourish in town on a year round basis from local theater, art galleries, public and private concerts and educational and informative lectures.

Westport's education system benefits from the generous support and involvement of its residents. A strong academic curriculum is broadened by an ever-widening array of enriching programs as students progress from the elementary grades through high school. College preparatory and vocational tracts are offered as well as a special agenda for any unique needs of each student.

Recreational activities abound in town, whether focused on boating in the local marinas, sculling on the Saugatuck River or taking advantage of the town's beaches and the State Park at Sherwood Island. Over 200 acres of preserved land in town is dedicated to the leisure time activities of its residents. Several private country clubs and public facilities provide for golf, tennis and horseback riding in town.

For additional information about the town and its services check out these links:

• Town of Westport Website
• Westport Board of Education
• Westport Public Library
• Westport Chamber of Commerce
• The Westport News (local weekly paper)

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