Tours, restaurants, activities and wellness spots worth a visit.
Flanders Nature Center & Land TrustFlanders Nature Center & Land Trust is a nature center in Woodbury. We protect over 2,400 acres of open space, featuring hiking trails for exploration during all seasons. Our programs include art at the nature center, field trips, and summer camps for children ages 3 to 13 with activities in nature, art, agriculture, and ecology.
Hollow ParkHollow Park is a park in Woodbury. We provide a space with multiple soccer fields and a playground for children. Our park also offers Wi-Fi access for visitors, and restrooms are available on site. We are open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Whittemore SanctuaryWhittemore Sanctuary is a hiking area in Woodbury that features an extensive 8-mile trail system. Our trails wind through diverse ecological habitats, including woodlands, streams, ponds, and a large bog. The sanctuary was acquired by Flanders after managing the property for 35 years. We preserve a forest that is historically one of Connecticut's oldest privately managed forests, with planted white pine, regenerated oak, and large laurel and tulip tree stands. Our property supports endangered, threatened, and rare plants within its bog and wetlands.
Fleming PreserveFleming Preserve is a nature preserve in Woodbury. We offer meadows, woods, pollinator flowers, and plants, alongside stone walls and an old sugar house.
Trolley Bed Preserve - West Gate is a hiking area in Woodbury. We offer trails for exploring the natural beauty of the preserve and observing local wildlife.
North Green, Woodbury + Leroy Anderson Memorial BandstandNorth Green, Woodbury + Leroy Anderson Memorial Bandstand is a park in Woodbury. This 1.88-acre triangular green on Main Street South includes the Leroy Anderson Memorial Bandstand, built in 1986 by the Woodbury Lion's Club. The green and adjacent structures are within Woodbury's Historic District No. 1 and are on the National Register of Historic Places. Our park features the Eleanor Anderson Memorial Garden, installed and maintained by the Pomperaug Valley Garden Club. The area includes 18th and 19th-century houses, and borders US Route 6.
Strong PreserveStrong Preserve is a park in Woodbury with a long walk for exploring the area. Our park features a river for swimming and a vast meadow with wildflowers. We encourage visitors to enjoy the outdoor space.
Marzahl RefugeMarzahl Refuge is a nature preserve in Woodbury, offering a variety of trails for exploration. We feature a waterfall and a stream for a refreshing experience. Our property includes shaded woods and hills, with a designated short blue trail loop and other routes that cross creeks and rivers.
Trolley Bed PreserveTrolley Bed Preserve is a nature preserve in Woodbury offering multi-purpose trails suitable for hiking and mountain biking. Our preserve includes a main flat, straight trail, with additional paths leading to Scuppo Road. Visitors can also find a pond with ducks and beavers along the trails, which are popular for dog walking.
Leavenworth PreserveLeavenworth Preserve is a nature preserve in Woodbury. We offer walking paths that include white, yellow, and blue trails, with a short but brisk hike available. Our trails feature moderate changes in elevation, and we are home to various wildlife such as bobcats and barred owls. We provide an opportunity for a pleasant walk through the woods on Pilgrim Trail, accessible from a trailhead kiosk.
Orenaug ParkOrenaug Park is a park in Woodbury. Our trails lead to a fire tower offering a 360-degree view, with additional cliff views along the way. We also provide space for disc frisbee, and some visitors explore a three-mile loop.
