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FARMINGTON

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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.

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Farmington Polo Club

Special Places

Winding Trails

Winding 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 Museum

Hill-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 Museum

Stanley-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 Sanctuary

The 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.

FARMINGTON Farmington Public Schools
West District School Grades K-4
West District	West District Elementary 114 West District Road Unionville, CT 06085 860-673-2579  Get a free report on this school.
Union School Grades K-4
Union School	Union Elementary 173 School Street Unionville, CT 06085 860-673-8268
East Farms School Grades K-4
East Farms	East Farms Elementary 25 Wolfpit Road Farmington, CT 06032 860-674-9519  Get a free report on this school.
Noah Wallace School Grades K-4
Noah Wallace	Noah Wallace Elementary 6 School Street Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1659  Get a free report on this school.
Westwoods Upper Elementary School Grades 5-6
Westwoods Upper Elementary	Westwoods Upper Elementary 50 Judson Lane Farmington, CT 06032 860-284-1230
Irving A. Robbins Middle School (7-8)
Robbins Middle	Irving A. Robbins Middle School 20 Wolfpit Road Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-2683
Farmington High School (9-12)
Farmington High	Farmington High School 10 Monteith Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-2514

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