Rowayton, CT —
The Charm of Rowayton Today

The picturesque village of Rowayton lies at the mouth of the Five Mile River, adjacent to Darien, CT. Rowayton has around 3,000 people living in approximately 1,500 households. Rowayton retains its charming village-like character and easy ambiance with a waterfront downtown that includes the only remaining volunteer fire department in Norwalk. Other attractions include the Rowayton Seafood Restaurant and store, and Brendan’s 101 - an ice cream/sandwich shop, a wine shop, cleaners, post office, all rolled into one.

Rowayton is unique in that you can walk almost everywhere, and people do so while exchanging friendly greetings along the way.

"It is also the site of the annual ‘Shakespeare on the Sound’ production in the summer"

Pinkney Park is a favorite place to view the boats on the Five Mile River as it makes its way to the Long Island Sound. It is also the site of the annual ‘Shakespeare on the Sound’ production in the summer, as well as the summer concert series, the River Ramble festival, and summer Farmers Market.

Bayley Beach is a great place to relax with a book, take a swim, have picnics with friends, or bring the kids to the fun playground. Rowayton Tennis Association is at Bayley beach as well as a kid’s sports camp. The Summer Concert Series bands appear here, as well as the 4th of July fireworks.

"The oyster fishermen prospered and built large Victorian homes along Rowayton Ave."

There is something for everyone in Rowayton with organizations and activities like: The Civic Association, Arts Center, Gardeners Club, Rowayton Parents Exchange, Historical Society, Memorial Day parade, Easter Egg Hunt, Labor Day Swim races, Comedy Night, and the Santa Run. The Community Center boasts its own teen center, library, and dog park. There are also two nursery schools in town.

Brief History

Rowayton was founded by farmers and fishermen in the 1600’s and was a major oyster-fishing center in the 1800’s. The oyster fishermen prospered and built large Victorian homes along Rowayton Ave. In the 1920’s, summer homes were built along the river and beaches, and the sailing community began to develop into the suburb that exists today.

"It is also the site of the annual ‘Shakespeare on the Sound’ production in the summer"

"The oyster fishermen prospered and built large Victorian homes along Rowayton Ave."

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