WILTON, CONNECTICUT

Wilton is a rural residential community of 18,000 people, located approximately one hour by car from New York City. Historical sites are represented throughout the town and the core downtown area has a village atmosphere. Recent expansion of the downtown area has permitted a four screen cinema multiplex and adjacent shopping.

According to the 2000 census, there are approximately 6,000 households on Wilton. The public school system is one that continually strives for perfection. Recently Wilton’s Superintendent, Dr. David Cline, was named Connecticut Superintendent of the Year and was nominated as one of four national finalists. Wilton schools consist of two pre-kindergarten - grade two elementary schools, one school for grades three-five, one school for grades six-eight and one High School.

Although Wilton is an inland town, there are parks where swimming is available. Merwin Meadows has a swimming pond, playground and picnic area, while Kiwanis Park, run by the YMCA, has a beach pond and kiddy pool. Other parks offer scenic trails, camping, fishing. There are public tennis courts and a private tennis club.

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