The feel of the town
New Fairfield wraps around the western shore of Candlewood Lake, and lake living defines much of the town, from waterfront homes and private lake communities to beach rights and boating.
Away from the water, it's quiet and wooded, with Squantz Pond State Park and Pootatuck State Forest close by and Danbury just to the south.
What New Fairfield is known for
- Candlewood Lake living
- Squantz Pond State Park
- Quiet, wooded neighborhoods
- Easy access to Danbury and New York
Landmarks and local favorites
- Candlewood LakeConnecticut's largest lake
- Squantz Pond State ParkSwimming, hiking and boating
- Pootatuck State ForestWooded trails
- Ball PondOne of four lakes in town
- New Fairfield Historic DistrictHistoric town center
Getting around
- Train: No station in town; Danbury (Danbury Branch) and Southeast, NY (Harlem Line) stations are nearby.
- Car: Routes 37 and 39 run through town; I-84 is just south in Danbury.
Schools
New Fairfield Public Schools serves the town, with New Fairfield High School as its high school.
For current information, visit the New Fairfield Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Lake living and boating
- A quiet setting near Danbury
- Weekend and year-round lake homes
- Easy commuting to New York via I-84 or the Harlem Line