Greenwich, Connecticut
Population: 61,101
Located in Fairfield County
Greenwich is an entity unto itself. On one hand, it is reminiscent of the way things used to be -- a comfortable place where policemen (and women) direct traffic, offer directions, and ensure that pedestrians cross the Avenue safely. The people are friendly and most times it's virtually impossible to walk anywhere downtown without bumping into someone you know. But Greenwich is neither old-fashioned nor small. Its facilities are state-of-the-art. The newly renovated library and the new hospital are shining examples of the benefits of living in a town that seems to lack for nothing. The schools are top notch. The parks are lovely. There is plenty of sailing and golf, tennis and swimming. The neighborhoods are safe and the terrain is beautiful and diverse. While Greenwich is a suburb of New York City, it is nothing like the stereotypical suburb. It is certainly not a bedroom town -- but you can't really define Greenwich without accounting for its proximity to New York City. It is a sophisticated place to be, offering a diverse array of culture, nature, food, entertainment -- and shopping. Mention Greenwich, Connecticut, anywhere and chances are people will have heard of it. Greenwich is home to artists and writers, actors and sports figures, top-to-middle corporate executives and leaders in the world of finance. In 1990 the town celebrated its 350th anniversary. The history of our country's development since pre-Revolutionary days is reflected in the lives of generations of vital and interesting Greenwich residents, who continue to be the town's greatest asset. Geographically blessed, Greenwich extends over 50 square miles -- from the rolling hills, woods and meadows of backcountry, dotted with lakes and wetlands, to its 32 miles of shoreline, coves and tributaries on the Long Island Sound. Town residents enjoy nearly 1500 acres of park land. They include a large Audubon Center, two islands on the Sound with beaches served by town ferries, and Greenwich Point, with a beach, boating and picnic facilities and woodland walks. The town also owns and operates an 18-hole golf course, dozens of paddle and tennis courts, a skating rink and marinas. There are four private yacht clubs, eight golf clubs and a tennis and squash racquet club. Year-round recreation is offered by the YMCA and YWCA and, for children, a Boys & Girls Club, a teen center, and the very first chapter of the Boy Scouts of America, founded by Greenwich's Ernest Thompson Seton.
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