A pleasant rural setting make the historic New England town of Ridgefield an ideal location for family living and outdoor enjoyment. Major business and commercial centers are easily reached by auto or rail.

Like many communities in the western part of Connecticut, Ridgefield has had a significant population increase. Since the 1950s, when there were only 4,000 or so residents, today it is home to more than 24,000 residents.

Residences in Ridgefield are comprised of a wide selection of styles and sizes, from renovated historic colonials and single-family homes to elegant modern architecture. Attractive condominium communities blend tastefully with the landscape. Along the shore of the many lakes in town are elegant waterfront properties. Adding to Ridgefield's character is the historic downtown village filled with unique shops and stately mansions. At the Keeler Tavern Museum a British cannonball embedded in the exterior wall is a souvenir from a 1777 battle.

The Arts council supports the arts for every age group. The town is home to the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, a leading venue for the world's best contemporary artists. The Museum presents three major exhibitions and six to seven smaller exhibitions annually, featuring thematic and one-person exhibitions.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is a year-round venue for concerts, children's shows and other performances. The Theater Barn has been providing quality live theater entertainment for over 40 years. The Community Symphony Orchestra performs various concerts throughout each year.

Public schools in Ridgefield feature award winning programs. Classes for adults are available in the continuing education program. The Garden of Ideas is home to a unique selection of plants, bugs, and birds on 12 acres of marsh, woodland, meadow and vegetable plots. There is also a retail nursery with unusual plants and garden accessories.

The town's natural terrain includes over 1,850 acres of protected open space and the recreation department offers an abundance of leisure and athletic activities, such as swimming, fishing and boating. Weir Farm National Historic Site preserves the farm of J. Alden Weir, a painter of American Impressionism style. It is the only National Park Service property in Connecticut. Included on the site is an art center and gallery.

The town’s Athletic Club is a tennis and fitness club offering junior and adult leagues, clinics, and programs. There’s a fitness area, clubhouse and locker room, personal trainers, and an outdoor pool.

There is also a skating center for open skating sessions, figure skating lessons and league hockey. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a challenging public course. This medium-length layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for a great golfing experience.