Cove Island Park is a nature lover's dream come true and borders the Cove Harbor and Holly Pond, with magnificent views of Cove Island. This park is a unique mix of beaches, meadows, grasslands, freshwater and salt marshes, mudflats, a deciduous forest and an estuary near the Cove River. The picturesque terrain comprises of large and small water bodies like lakes and ponds, and has trails winding through the rocky coastline, thick woods and meadows flecked with wildflowers. More than 300 bird varieties have inhabited this park and it is also a wonderful spot for fishing enthusiasts. Certain key scenes of the 2007 movie Reservation Road were filmed here.
Mianus River Park is a 389 acre (157.4 hectare) stretch of forest squeezed between populated urban areas. This protected piece of forest land aims to reconnect people to nature through various initiatives. Full of lengthy trails, the park is ideal for hiking or walking, while exploring all that this magnificent green stretch has to offer. Revel in the serenity of nature, away from the harsh sounds of the city, with nothing but the sweet sounds of birds and rustling leaves filling the air. Included in its landscape is the majestic Mianus River which is also a good spot for fishing.
Scalzi Park
Scalzi Park is one of the largest parks in Stamford and a favorite with citizens, especially children. Like every park, it has a kids' playground and running tracks, but the Cubeta Stadium located within the park is its highlight. This stadium serves as the home ground of the Stamford American Legion. Scalzi Park also features courts and fields for practicing bocce, handball, basketball, tennis, baseball and volleyball. Spend a leisurely afternoon at the park and lounge in one of the picnic pavilions while reading your favorite book or listening to a popular tune.
Stamford has several parks but the beach-side Cummings Park is among the most picturesque ones. This 79-acre (31.97-hectare) park boasts the Cummings Beach, a favorite with locals for swimming and sunbathing. The beach's pier is ideal for solitary anglers, while the boardwalk is good for idyllic seaside strolls. This park comprises of multiple fields and courts for playing softball, handball, tennis, baseball and basketball. It is also the site of recreational winter sports in the colder months.
Lione Park
This small, triangular park, with its babbling fountain and outdoor stage, hosts the Jazz up July concert series and other events in summer. A few benches surround a statue of Christopher Columbus, while a walk around the park will take you past delightful flowering bushes and beneath the cool shade of a cluster of trees. Surrounded by Washington Boulevard, West Park Place and Main Street, Columbus Park is akin to an oasis of tranquility amidst the hubbub of the city. Although small, the park is a popular meeting point and is a great place to rest your feet for a few minutes.
