Welcome to Woodland Park Nature Preserve

Top 10 GREAT ways to enjoy Woodland Park!

  1   Birdwatch

  2   Explore

  3   Exercise

  4   Bring your friends and family

  5   Walk with your leashed dog

  6   Find turtles in the ponds

  7   Be creative! Paint or sketch nature

  8   Identify animal tracks in the snow

  9   Get Fresh Air

 10  It's free

 The brook in spring

Baby Turtles emerging

 White Trail

 Frog at Old Maid's Pond

Turtles have been spotted near the ponds as they find places to lay their eggs.

Springtime flowers emerge

 

View of Old Maids Pond

REMINDER: ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH DURING YOUR VISIT IN WOODLAND PARK.

IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE LAWS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

Darien has adopted new leash laws as of October 1st 2011. The police have will be giving $90.00 tickets those who break these laws. Dog Warden will also be visiting the parks at random times.

Cherry Lawn Park: 
Dogs are permitted on leash at all times, with the exceptions that dogs are not permitted in playground areas, community gardens, or playfields at any time.  Dogs are permitted off leash from September 1st-May 31st from dawn-10:30am, Monday–Friday only.  At all times throughout the entire year, dogs are permitted off leash in the Designated Area between the Darien Nature Center and Brookside Road.  No off leash or lead hours are permitted from June 1 – August 31 except within the Designated Area.
Dogs must be on leash or lead to and from the parking lot to the Designated Area. 

Tilley Pond Park: 
Dogs are permitted off leash or lead Monday – Friday from dawn-10:30 am except during special events approved by the Commission.

Stony Brook Park and Diller Park: 
Dogs or other domestic animals are permitted off leash or lead at all times.

Sellecks Woods Nature Preserve, Woodland Park Nature Preserve, Holahan Field, Town Hall Fields, Baker Park and McGuane Park: 
Dogs must be on leash or lead at all times.

Weed and Pear Tree Beaches: 
No dogs are permitted except for access to the Darien Boat Club.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME TO HELP OUT ON
PARK CLEAN UP DAY NOVEMBER 12, 2011!

PHOTOS FROM CLEAN UP DAY

Removing debris from the pond.

Removing debris from the pond by canoe!

Cider & Donuts served!

Woodland Park Nature Preserve is a public nature park in Darien, CT which offers a unique environment and habitat for wildlife.

Darien is fortunate to have a place for its community to appreciate and explore the natural wonders within 64.7 acres of land.  The attractions of the park consist of multiple trail systems, two ponds, a stream, a footbridge, an archaic stonewall, and ornamental plantings. Many bird species, turtles, amphibians, ducks, rabbits, other mammals and insects live within the Park waiting to be spotted by visitors.

Since 1979, the "Friends of Woodland Park" have played an integral part in preserving, protecting the Park, promoting and educating the public concerning the attributes of the park, as well as raising and expending monies to carry out these goals.

The "Friends" wish to encourage the public to come explore, learn about and appreciate this valuable natural asset while enjoying the Park's unspoiled natural beauty.

Take a moment to browse our website's interesting facts, and view the amazing pictures taken by visitors. Discover the trail map, points of interest, pictures of the natural beauty of the park as well as learn about its history and the Friends of Woodland Park Nature Preserve. 

 

 

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