Southbury Parks

Southbury is located in a panorama of rolling hills, winding streams and lake shores, offering much in the way of natural recreation.  All parks are available from dawn to dusk, and designed to suit the needs of all age groups.  There are several types of Parks available in The Town of Southbury:

1.  Town Parks

Town Park Locations

Ballantine Park: Located on Old Field Road covers close to 25 acres and has 2 softball fields, bocce, shuffle board courts, 3 tennis courts, basketball court, a sand volleyball court and a children’s playground. The park also has an outdoor swimming pool with a bath house. On site there is also a lighted picnic pavilion with kitchen facilities, tables, outdoor grills and restrooms. For the use of the playing fields, rental of the pavilion, reservations for the tennis courts or for information regarding use of the pool, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department.   Community Park: Located on Community House Road, Just off Rt. 67, this 14.5 acre facility has softball, baseball, soccer, and football fields. This park also includes 3 tennis courts, a basketball court, and an activity field available for recreational, special events, or overflow parking. For use of the playing fields or tennis court call the Park and Recreation .   Ewald Park: This 8.5 acre park is located on Poverty Road along the Pomperaug River. It features 2 baseball fields and a walking and fitness track. For use of the playing field, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department.
Lakeside Park: This park is located on Scout Road. This 1.1 acre neighborhood park contains picnic tables and a children’s play area.   Boat Launch: The town boat launch on Lake Lillinonah is an 11.8 acre parcel of property that features a paved boat ramp for boat launching. The remaining acreage is a wooded open space area. Parking is for residents only.   Town Beach on Lake Zoar: The town beach is located on River Road and is open seasonally. This location offers swimming, boat parking, picnic facilities with grills, children’s play area, a volleyball court and horseshoe pits. For boat parking permits and hours of operation, contact the Parks and Recreation Department.   Gordan Schielke Park: This park is a 30 acre parcel on West Flat Hill Road located in the heart of the Purchase area. The size and geography of the area provides an opportunity for future development of an active recreational park.
	Hidden Pond Park: This park is a 58 acre parcel of wooded land with a 4 acre pond located on Bucks Hill road. A hiking and/or cross country ski trail loop travels along the pond and winds through a wooded area of the park. Fishing and electric motorized boats are permitted.  Seman Park: Located on East Flat Hill Road this park is a 24.8 acre parcel used currently primarily for soccer. The interior section is devoted to passive nature educational and recreational use. Settlers Park: Located on Crook Horn Rd. this park 68.24 acres parcel used for soccer, baseball, softball, a beautiful playground, walking trail, hiking including more passive recreation.   Cedar Land Park: This is a neighborhood park consisting of 1.3 acres located on River Trail Road near the Pomperaug River. The park contains picnic tables, playground equipment, and a basketball court.