Brookfield

Title: Come Explore the Lovely, Historic Town of Brookfield, Connecticut

Brookfield, Connecticut is beautifully situated between two of the biggest lakes in the state and is in the northern part of Fairfield County. The lakes are Candlewood Lake (south) and Lake Lillinonah (north).  Brookfield is approximately a 75-minute drive from Manhattan, New York and is a favorite getaway for many city residents.  There are many homes along the lakes that are used for seasonal vacation homes only.

In Brookfield history, settlers began to arrive in the area during the early 1700s. Boundaries were established in 1752, and the area became the Parish of Newbury. In 1788, Newbury became the Town of Brookfield. A post office was built in 1801, and a second Town Hall in 1876. The Town Hall building is the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society today.

In 1888, Brookfield celebrated its 100th birthday.  Candlewood Lake, a man-made lake, was built in 1926. Lake Lillinonah was built in 1955. In 1983, the current Town Hall, Police Station, and Community Center were constructed.

Brookfield CT was once a farming town with most families owning a farm or, at least, their own vegetable garden. Residents owned dairy farms, sheep farms, and chicken farms mainly.  Primary industry in Brookfield during the 1800s included saw mills, shear shops, comb and button factories, grist mills, harness shops, and iron works.

Today, Brookfield CT has a population of about 15,600 and offers many churches, four public schools, a private school, numerous preserved historic structures, and more for those who are thinking of Brookfield relocation.

Local residents in Brookfield CT enjoy family-friendly activities hosted by the city each year. For instance, during spring and summer there are workshops and egg hunts for Easter, Mother's and Father's Day activities, a "Big Wheel 500" bicycle race for children ages three to six, a "Drive In Movie Series," Magic Workshops, and more. There's also a Summerfest that's held at the Town Park Beach and features games, food, contests, and more.  Winter activities include ice skating, holiday events, and more.

Some local parks where outdoor recreation can be enjoyed include Town Park, Williams Park, Lillinonah Woods, Arthur Harris Linear Park, Cadigan Park, and Domain Pond. These outdoor retreats offer local residents a chance to relax while enjoying hiking trails, picnics, ponds and lakes, sports, and other nature-centered recreation.  During fall, the foliage is gorgeous in Brookfield, especially around the area lakes.

Brookfield real estate is available through our RE/MAX New Horizon office in Brookfield. Brookfield homes come in many styles, shapes, and sizes including ranch, colonial, cottage, Cape Cod, A-frame, prairie, ranch, split level, traditional, and other styles to fit the family’s or individual’s needs. Those considering Brookfield relocation can explore the possibilities by contacting Mike Conkey, your local Brookfield real estate agent and REALTOR ^® for more details and to arrange a viewing of homes that best match your needs.

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