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Recreation & Leisure Facilities in Derby
Take a "virtual" winter hike through a snowy Osbornedale State Park - click here.
Click here to learn more about this great new facility and a successful first season.
Derby has a variety of public facilities that provide numerous recreational opportunities for Derby residents. They include: (Click on links for pictures and more information.)
Location |
Description |
| Derby Greenway | Derby's newest recreational facility is set for a formal opening later this fall. The Greenway will extend from Division Street to Main Street and will link three cities, two rivers and six bridges. It provides a very scenic and tranquil opportunity for a healthy walk, jog, bike ride or roller blade trip. |
| Shelton-Derby Skate Park | A collaborative effort between the neighboring cities of Derby and Shelton, the park is located under the Commodore Hull Bridge in Shelton. |
| Witek Memorial Park | This former reservoir offers open space and scenic beauty along its trails and two lakes - and now the city's new soccer fields as well. Pay a visit now to enjoy its unspoiled beauty. Click here for a map to locate Witek Park. |
| Derby Veterans Community Center | The Derby Veterans Community Center located in Derby City Hall on Fifth Street in Derby is a full featured Health & Fitness Center partially subsidized by the City. It includes a pool, gymnasium and fitness center. For further information about the Center's programs, hours, and fees, contact the center at 735-4222. |
| Derby-Shelton Skate Park | The newest addition to Derby's recreational facilities isn't in Derby! The Skate Park opened to the public recently and it is located right under the Commodore Hull Bridge in Shelton. Users must register before using the facility, but the application is on line. |
| Osbornedale State Park | This is a Connecticut State Park located on Chatfield Street in Derby. The facility contains open space for hiking and walking, numerous pavilions and picnic sites, a pond which can be used for fishing and ice skating during the winter, and ample parking. Click here for a map to locate Osbornedale. |
| Kellogg Environmental Center | The Kellogg Environmental Center is a $1.2 million natural science and environmental educational facility operated by the Bureau of Parks and Recreation of the CT Department of Environmental Protection. |
| Osborne Homestead Museum | Adjacent to the rolling hills and open meadows of Osbornedale State Park, the Osborne Homestead Museum encompasses the house and grounds of the former Frances Osborne Kellogg Estate. |
| Derby Green | A scenic and historic site located in the center of town. Completely renovated in 1999, it is a fine example of a traditional New England town green. |
| Founders Common | Before there was a Derby Green, there was a Founders Commons in the area of the original settlement of Derby. |
| Tennis | Tennis enthusiasts have four courts available to them as courts on both sides of town have been renovated in recent years. The courts on Nutmeg Avenue have lights, but will only be used if there is sufficient demand. The other courts are located behind Bradley School. |
| Recreation Camp, Inc. | The Recreation Camp is a summer camp on the banks of the Housatonic River that provides swimming, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, arts & rec and much more. |
| Derby Dam Fishing | A site just below the Ousatonic Dam on Roosevelt Drive in Derby provides a scenic site for fishermen. |
| Picnics & Outings | The city maintains a Picnic Grove for public use. |
| Irving School Playground | Irving School Playground serves children on the west side of town. |
| Bradley School Playground | Bradley School Playground serves children on the east side of town. It is currently closed for repairs. |
| Pink House Cove Fishing | Another popular fishing site on Roosevelt Drive. |
| O'Sullivan's Island Fishing | A tip of land separating the Naugatuck and Housatonic Rivers popular with fishermen. This area is currently closed to the public while an environmental assessment and cleanup is completed. |
| Jogging & Walking | The track at the Ryan Athletic Complex is a popular site for walking and jogging at virtually all hours of the day. The trails through Osbornedale Park are also popular for hiking and walking. The Derby Greenway provides a spectacular location along the Naugatuck & Housatonic rivers for walking, jogging and much more. |
| Community Gardens | Rent your own plot of land and start your own farm in the Community Garden. |
| Housatonic River | Click for a great guide to activity along the Lower Naugatuck River including Derby |
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