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Waterbury has a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for you to enjoy. A number of parks, golf courses and other recreation facilities are sure to satisfy even the most discriminating person's needs.

It's also recognized as a regional destination for shopping. From the "Magical Retail Mile" on Wolcott Street/Lakewood Road to the first rate Brass Mill Center Mall and Commons to our bustling downtown district you're sure to find a variety of activities to suit your fancy.

Waterbury is also known for its top quality dining establishments. Whether looking for a quiet dinner for two or family style restaurant you're sure to satisfy your culinary desires.

For information on entertainment and tourism destinations contact the Northwest Connecticut Convention & Visitors Bureau located by web at www.northwestct.com, by phone at (203) 597-9527 or visit their office at 21 Church Street in Waterbury.

Parks Golf Courses Shopping
Recreation Facilities Recreation Centers Dining Establishments

Parks

Approximately 902 acres of municipal park property are located in Waterbury. Included in the many parks and playgrounds are 42 tennis courts, 35 softball and baseball fields, and a public lake with a swimming beach. The City of Waterbury's Municipal Stadium is the perfect venue to take in a variety of High School, College and professional sporting events.

Waterbury Parks Dept: Phone (203) 574-6793
Children's Programs: Phone (203) 574-8292

Bunker Hill Park, 265 Bunker Hill Avenue
Bucks Hill Park, Montoe Road
Fulton Park, Cooke Street
Hamilton Park, East Main
Lakewood Park, Lakewood Road
Murray Park, Leone Street
Town Plot Park, Rosemont Avenue
Washington Park, 283 Sylvan Avenue
Waterville Park, 1443 Thomaston Avenue
Woodtick Recreation Area, Nichols Road, Wolcott
Municipal Stadium Chase Park, 150 Sunnyside Avenue
Waterbury East Mountain Park, Route 69


Golf Courses

There are two 18-hole municipal courses and a private course located in Waterbury.

East Mountain Golf Course
171 East Mountain Road, Waterbury
203-753-1425
Municipal course with 18 holes.

Western Hills Golf Course
Park Road, Waterbury
203-756-1211
18 holes open to the public

Country Club of Waterbury
Oronoke Road
Waterbury, CT 067202
(203) 756-6644


Recreation Facilities

The YMCA, Anderson Boys Club and Girls Inc. offer activities and programs for local youths. There are also several recreation centers available to the public.

YMCA
136 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT. 06702
Phone: 203-754-2181
Fax: 203-754-9095
web address: www.waterburyymca.org

Anderson Boys Club
1037 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT, 06705
Phone: 203-756-8104

Girls Inc.
Girls Incorporated of Greater Waterbury
35 Park Place
Waterbury, CT 06702
Bus: (203) 756-4639
Fax: (203) 756-3638
Email: girlsincinct@aol.com


Recreation Centers

North End Recreation Center
North Main Street/Kingston Street

Chase Park House
Chase Avenue/Sunnyside Street

River-Baldwin Recreation Center
East Liberty Street

Waterville Recreation Center
Waterville Section

Washington Park House
Sylvan House

Hamilton Park House
Plank Road


Shopping

Waterbury has many plazas and a world-class mall for your shopping enjoyment.

Brass Mill Center Mall, Union Street

Wolcott Street/Lakewood Road
Colonial Plaza, 155 Thomaston Avenue
Shop-Rite Plaza, 650 Wolcott Street
625 Plaza, 625 Wolcott Street
Fair Oaks Plaza, 720 Wolcott Street
Waterbury Plaza, 200 Chase Avenue
Lombard Plaza, 500 Reidville Drive
K-Mart Plaza, 881 Wolcott Street
Caldor Plaza, 855 Lakewood Road
Downtown District - Main Street Waterbury


Dining Establishments

Listed below are just a sampling of a few of our "fine dining" establishments.

Circa Bistro
92 Bank Street
Waterbury, CT
(203)597-9292

Drescher's Restaurant
25 Leavenworth St.
Waterbury, CT
(203)575-1855 or 573-1743

Carmen Anthony Steakhouse
496 Chase Ave.
Waterbury, CT
(203)757-3040

Diorio's Restaurant
23 Bank St.
Waterbury, CT
(203)754-5111

San Marino's
111-23 Thomaston Ave.
Waterbury, CT
(203)755-1148

Palace Supper Club
34 Brook Street
Waterbury, CT
(203)759-2010

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