Southport, Connecticut, part of Fairfield, CT a: Part of Fairfield
Population: 2,000
Area: .75 Square Miles
Mil Rate: 18.58
Southport is a historic seaside village in Fairfield. The community grew up around Southport Harbor in 1800's when when the area was a bustling shipping center.
A central portion of the Village is placed on National Register of Historic Places because of its high percentage and high quality of landmark historic homes.
Town Government
Representative Town Meeting
Official Town of Fairfield Web Site
Town Services
Police, Fire, Ambulance, Beach Life Guards
Transportation
Train: Daily commuter services from Fairfield and Southport Stations to Grand Central Station (NYC); Amtrack intercity passenger service available. Train time to grand Central Station, NYC is 60 minutes
Bus: Commuter bus service meets express trains to and from New York City at Fairfield and Southport stations; daytime bus service provides intra-city passenger service; on call senior minibus service available.
Air: Connecticut Limousine serves all major New York airports.
Car: To NYC - 60 Minutes To White Plains - 30 minutes
Health Care
Bridgeport Hospital (652 beds)
St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport (393 beds)
There are 4 convalescent homes: carlton, Cambridge Manor, Southport Manor, and the Jewish Home for the Elderly.
The visiting nursing services of the town. Together with the Department of Health, it sponsors a wide variety of health care services.
Over 20 area health care and social service organizations render care and assistance for the needs ranging from substance abuse to child guidance.
Worship
Most denominations are represented in Fairfield.
Education
Elementary (K-5):
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
High School (Grade 9-12)
Special Education programs serve the learning disabled, physically and visually handicapped, language, speech, hearing and emotionally disabled. Programs for the academically gifted are also available.
Private and Parochial Schools:
Abbie Loveland Tuller School (N-8), Unquowa (N-8), Hillel Academy (N-*), Our Lady of Assumption (k-8), Holy Family (K-8), St. Pius (K-8), St. Thomas (K-8), Fairfield Country day (Boys K-8), Fairfield Prep (Boys 9-12), Lauralton Hall (Girls, 9-12), Notre Dame (9-12), Greens Farms Academy (K-12)
There are 16 Nursery Schools
Universities:
Fairfield University
University of Bridgeport
Sacred Heart University
Library
Fairfield Public Library (with Fairfield Woods and Pequot branches) offers a variety of programs, lectures, exhibits and film series throughout the yea at all locations. Special activities for very young and school age children are also scheduled.
Recreation::
Beaches: Jennings, Lake Mohegan, Penfield Pavilion, Sasco, South Pine Creek, Southport.
Boating: Ye Yacht yard at Southport Harbor, South Benson Boat Basin, Jenning Beach
Fishing: Gould Manor Park, Owen Fish Park, Riverside Park
Golf: Fairfield Wheeler (36 Holes), Smith-Richardson (18 holes), South Pine Creek Par Three
Camping/Hiking: Brett Woods, Lake Mohegan, Grace Richardson conservation Area, Springer Glen, Perry's Mill park and Audubon Society Trails.
Tennis: There are 32 area courts operated by the Recreation Department and 5 lighted clay courts operated by the the South Pine Creek Recreation Center (clay courts convert to tennis bubble from October to May and are operated by the fairfield Racquet Club).
Major Clubs
Brooklawn Country Club - Golf, Tennis, Swimming
Country Club of Fairfield - Golf, Tennis, Swimming
Patterson Club - Golf, Tennis, Swimming:
Pequot Yacht Club: Sailing
Fairfield Beach Club: Tennis, Swimming
Cultural Activities:
Among the many cultural outlets are: South Shore Music Club, Fairfield County Chorale, Connecticut String Quartet, Bridgeport Symphony, Greater Bridgeport Community Centre, Opera new England, Friends of Music, etc.
Areas theaters include: Polka Dot Playhouse (Bridgeport), Yale Repertory (New haven), Shubert Theater (New Haven), Longwharf Theater (New Haven), Westport Country Playhouse, Ovick Center (Fairfield) etc.
Areas museums include: Fairfield historical Society, Maritime Center (Norwalk), Museum of Art, Science and Industry, P.T. Barnum Museum (Bridgeport), Mid-Fairfield County Youth Museum (Westport), Audubon Birdcraft Museum (Unquowa Road, Fairfield).
Community/Civic Groups
Various groups include: Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Jaycees, league of Woman Voters, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, Welcome Club, Audubon Society, Civitan Club, Lion's Club, etc.
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