The feel of the town
Derby is Connecticut's smallest city by area, set where the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers meet. Its historic downtown, the Derby Greenway along the rivers and Osbornedale State Park give it a lot of character for its size.
Route 8, Route 34 and the Derby–Shelton train station keep it well connected.
What Derby is known for
- The Derby Greenway along two rivers
- Osbornedale State Park
- The historic Sterling Opera House
- Good value and train access
Landmarks and local favorites
- Derby GreenwayA 2-mile riverside trail
- Osbornedale State ParkTrails, a pond and ice skating
- Osborne Homestead MuseumHistoric farmhouse museum
- Sterling Opera HouseHistoric theater on the National Register
- Witek ParkTrails and fields on the east side
- Birmingham Green Historic DistrictHistoric buildings and monuments
Getting around
- Train: Derby–Shelton station on the Waterbury Branch, connecting to the New Haven Line at Bridgeport.
- Car: Route 8 and Route 34 run through the city.
Schools
Derby Public Schools serves the city, with Derby High School as its high school.
For current information, visit the Derby Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Value
- Easy commuting on Route 8 or the Waterbury Branch
- Riverside trails
- Multi-family investment opportunities