Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

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Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center Once an active dairy farm, the 156-acre Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center landscape encompasses mature woodlands, old fields, and several types of wetland.
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Our mission is to foster environmental stewardship that connects our communities to the natural world of the Lower Naugatuck River Valley, and balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation. This includes a two-acre pond, streams, and a hardwood swamp. In 1977, the Schumacher Pavilion was constructed of Connecticut stone, and houses several exhibits, providing space for our "ambassadors. The unique visitor center is also the hub of the park with classrooms, a nature store, a small history library, and office space. Ansonia Nature Center is open year-round, except for major holidays. Building hours vary with the season and due to staff availability.

09/23/2026
Have you met “Camo” yet? Camo is our new to us Leopard Gecko! She is 10 years old, the cutest most sweetest girl you’ll ...
09/22/2026

Have you met “Camo” yet? Camo is our new to us Leopard Gecko! She is 10 years old, the cutest most sweetest girl you’ll ever meet! Come this Saturday at noon to meet her during Creature Feature!

Thanks so much for helping us with our playground refresh, Ty Maynard, and replacing the old tire for this new one 💪🏽 Th...
09/21/2026

Thanks so much for helping us with our playground refresh, Ty Maynard, and replacing the old tire for this new one 💪🏽 The children and parents appreciate it.

We can’t say thank you enough for the support we get from Public Works. Tyrone, Jason, and Mike responded to this mornin...
09/15/2026

We can’t say thank you enough for the support we get from Public Works. Tyrone, Jason, and Mike responded to this morning’s safety request and fixed the damage caused by recent storm waters in our driveway 💪🏽

This week’s Cars and Coffee Cruise is canceled due to the forecasted rain 🌧️
09/11/2026

This week’s Cars and Coffee Cruise is canceled due to the forecasted rain 🌧️

Follow their link to purchase tickets. Takes place here at the ANC!
09/08/2026

Follow their link to purchase tickets. Takes place here at the ANC!

SAVE THE DATE FOR MORE FALL FUN!

Join your tour guides "David Humphreys" and his mother "Lady Humphreys" on a Lantern Lit stroll of the old mu*****ns trail, used to bring supplies between Derby and New Haven. On the way you will meet the folks who carried Derby through the Revolutionary War period and hear their stories about life leading up to 1776. This is a family friendly event. Please dress appropriately for weather and walking trails.

Tickets are on sale now at https://www.derbyhistorical.org/event/spirits-of-76-lantern-tour/

This Sunday - Cruise on over to an early morning gathering of Cars and Coffee at the Ansonia Nature Center. Come have co...
09/03/2026

This Sunday - Cruise on over to an early morning gathering of Cars and Coffee at the Ansonia Nature Center. Come have coffee with enough time to attend one of the other great shows happening in CT the same day. Oldies 🎶 coffee ☕️ and 50/50 raffle 🎟️

Rangers Maria and Dawn grew a staff garden this year, with still so much more to harvest, this was our haul for today!!!...
09/02/2026

Rangers Maria and Dawn grew a staff garden this year, with still so much more to harvest, this was our haul for today!!! 🍅🫑🌶️🌽🧄🫛🫘🥬

Address

10 Deerfield Lane
Ansonia, CT
06401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+1 203-736-1053

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