Menu
The town of Stratford in Fairfield county is situated on Long Island Sound and the Housatonic River in southwestern Connecticut. It was founded by the Puritans in 1639 and is considered one of the state’s oldest towns. As of 2020, Stratford has a population of 52,120. The town has a total area of 19.9 square miles, 17.6 square miles of which is composed of land, and 2.3 square miles is water.
Stratford contains five islands: Long Island, Carting Island, Peacock Island, Pope’s Flat, and Goose Island. All of the islands are in the Housatonic River and are uninhabitable because of their low elevations.
The town has about 18 miles of coastline with three popular beaches:
The beach is approximately 1.5 miles long. Visitors and residents are allowed to use the eastern end of the beach which has public parking and lifeguards. The central area of the beach is for nature lovers. A nature preserve land that was reserved for wildlife, specifically nesting seabirds, such as kestrels and ospreys.
Locally known as Lordship Beach, it was named Russian Beach because of its use by the Russian workers from the Sikorsky Manufacturing Company during the early 20th century. The workers spent most of their time on this beach. Activities like fishing and swimming are allowed but there are no lifeguards.
The beach is 30 acres in size and sits adjacent to the mouth of the Housatonic River. In addition to water activities, tourists and residents can also play basketball, tennis, volleyball and softball. It has three picnic pavilions and a handicapped-accessible playground. Short beach is also the summer home of the piping plover and the least tern, which are ground nesting birds. They need a secluded private area on the beach to raise their young.
Other notable attractions include:
A seawall that gives a majestic view of the ocean.
A 401-acre park and forest with children’s playgrounds, serene pond, picnic shelters, hiking trails, benches, and a great wildlife viewing. During the winter months, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating are common activities in the park.
Overlooking the Housatonic River, this park and museum is a 32-acre that offers unique architectural designs and attractions. The rose garden and genealogy library are only a few of the attractions of Boothe Memorial Park and Museum.
Indeed, Stratford has a perfect balance of industrial centers and relaxing nature sights.
Fairfield County Dumpster Rental is happy to serve the residents of Stratford Connecticut. Who are we? We are a dumpster rental company in Fairfield, that has been in the business for more than a decade. Our services include residential dumpster rental, commercial dumpster rental, and junk removal. We provide services in all towns in the southwestern area of Connecticut. Our company has a team of experienced and professional associates that can help you find the right size dumpster for every service. We work hard to provide affordable dumpster rentals.
When you’re ready to clean out your attic or basement, or get rid of old and broken furniture contact Fairfield County Dumpster Rental. We always find a way to meet your needs and schedule.