FARMINGTON
Farmington Town
Hall
Population: (2005) 24,739
Land Area: 28
Square Miles
Median Household Income: $74,979
Total Number of Students: 4,369 Students in
Farmington
Going on to Higher Education 92.4%
Education Data
http://www.state.ct.us/sde/
Government Form:
Council-Manager Mill
Rate (2007) 25.95
Town Hall 860-673-8219
Farmington Town Data
http://www.cerc.com/
Commute Times:
Hartford 20 min.
Bradley International Airport 35 min.
Farmington, a small village along the
Farmington River, was settled in 1645, by British colonists seeking
religious freedom and economic opportunities. Its history is quite interesting,
with homes that played a part in the Underground Railroad. A number of these
homes are significant and therefore have been designated a Scenic Route by the
State of Connecticut. A graceful blend of classic New England charm and the
fine amenities of a modern suburban town, Farmington is dedicated to preserving
its natural and historic beauty.
Beyond the quaint village with its
well-preserved Colonial homes, significant museums like the Hill-Stead and
the famous Miss Porter's School is the more modern Farmington, with newer
subdivisions, excellent schools, outstanding recreational facilities like
Winding Trails and restaurants, the valley's largest hotel, the UCONN Health
Center, Farmington Country Club, Farmington Polo Grounds, major corporations
and the area's largest retail attraction, the Westfarms Mall.
Click on any of the blue titles to connect to a link.
 Farmington Polo
ClubSpecial Places
 Winding TrailsWinding Trails Recreation Area
Farmington
Valley's finest recreation facility, Winding Trails, is comprised of over 350
acres of woodlands, ponds, & fileds, plus 100 acre Dunning Lake. The main
beach area has picnic tables, a volleyball court, basketball court, bath house
and boat house. Our 11 acre sportsplex includes a Cross Country Ski Center
which is available for group outings and programs throughout the year, and a
summer day camp. The Walton Pond area includes ice skating, nature programs,
overnight camping, hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing enjoyment.
Winding Trails is the ideal facility for your family!
 Hill-Stead MuseumHill-Stead Museum
35 Mountain
Road. 860-677-9064. This is the Valley's major tourist attraction, with more
than 35,000 visitors annually. Outstanding example of Colonial Revival domestic
architecture. Houses Pope family's collection of Impressionist paintings by
Monet, Manet, Cassett, Degas and Whistler and antique furniture, rugs and
decorative arts. Sponsors educational and cultural events. Walking trails.
Location of annual summer Sunken Garden Poetry Festival.
 Stanley-Whitman MuseumStanley-Whitman Museum
37 High
Street. 860-677-9222. Built in 1720 and restored to depict New England life in
18th century Farmington. A National Historic Landmark. Programming for families
and children. Sampler Gift Shop sells educational materials, toys, and books on
18th century life.
Jonesville
Route 4 in center of
Farmington. Large metal sculptures by the late, local artist Fred Jones.
Private property but open to the public.
 The SanctuaryThe Sanctuary
2 Deer Run Road.
860-677-9125. A backyard aviary with exotic ducks, swans, geese, cranes and
quail. Open by appointment only.
Suburban Park
The extension of
the Hartford trolley into Unionville helped transform this mill town into a
developing suburb. Hartford residents traveled to Suburban Park by trolley for
weekend jaunts and picnics. Farmington residents recently voted in favor of the
Farmington Land trust purchasing the park to protect it from commercial and
residential development.
Westfarms Mall
Westfarms is a 1.3 million
square foot shopping mall straddling the Farmington and West Hartford town
lines. The premiere shopping center of central Connecticut, it features over
160 well-known shops and restaurants.
UCONN Health Center and John Dempsey Hospital
Located in Farmington, this is a vibrant organization consisting of the
School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, the UConn
Medical Group, UConn Health Partners and University Dentists.
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West District School Grades
K-4 |
West District
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Union School Grades
K-4 |
Union School
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Union Elementary
173 School
Street
Unionville, CT 06085
860-673-8268
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East Farms School Grades
K-4 |
East Farms
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Noah Wallace School Grades
K-4 |
Noah Wallace
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Westwoods Upper Elementary School Grades
5-6 |
Westwoods Upper Elementary
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Westwoods Upper Elementary
50
Judson Lane
Farmington, CT 06032
860-284-1230
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Irving A. Robbins Middle School
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Robbins Middle
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Irving A. Robbins Middle
School
20 Wolfpit Road
Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-2683
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Farmington High School
(9-12) |
Farmington High
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Farmington High School
10
Monteith
Farmington, CT 06032
860-673-2514
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