Established over 350 years ago as a fishing port and harbor, Norwalk offers the charm of the past with the dynamics of the future. The city of Norwalk has a revitalized historic downtown district (SoNo), varying inland residential neighborhoods, and a flourishing business district. Norwalk has evolved into a cultural center for the region boasting a local symphony, several notable museums and festivals, which are highlighted by the Maritime Aquarium, the Oyster Festival and the SoNo Arts Festival.
Population: 84,107
Square Miles: 23

Schools
- 12 Elementary Schools
- 4 Middle Schools
- 3 High Schools
- 2 Private Schools

Medical Facilities
Norwalk Hospital, Stamford Hospital, St. Joseph and Greenwich Hospitals are all within a ten to twenty minute car ride. Honey Hill Care Center and Notre Dame Convalescent Home.

Recreation
Norwalk Symphony, Youth Symphony, and Community Chorus. There are also programs in arts and crafts, as well as athletic programs including sports camps, tournaments, instruction and league play, and youth Playground programs at various sites throughout Norwalk during the summer. There are various City Parks, boat launching ramp and boat moorings at Veterans Park and beaches

Parks
Veterans Memorial Park & Marina
Cranbury Park, Bayley Park, Pinkney Park

Beaches
Calf Pasture Beach
Shady Beach

Volunteer Services
Youth Services, Meals on Wheels, Norwalk Mentor Program, Salvation Army Women's Crisis Center.

Transportation
- Driving
I-95 and Merritt Parkway, 61 minutes to New York, 45 minutes to New Haven.
- Public Transportation
Metro North Commuter Railway offers service to New York City. Bus line, taxi, and limousine service available to New York City Airports.

Historical Site
- Sheffield Island Lighthouse c. 1868
Picturesque boat ride to 3-acre Park with picnic area. Lighthouse has 4 levels and 10 rooms to explore adjacent to the Stewart B. McKinney U.S. Fish & Wildlife Sanctuary.