Greenwich Point Park, Recreational peninsula in Old Greenwich, United States.
Greenwich Point Park occupies a peninsula in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, about 6 metres above sea level and roughly 6 km southwest of Stamford. The park has sandy beaches, walking trails, wooded areas, saltwater tidal ponds and historic structures. Long Island Sound lies to the south, and the terrain is mostly flat.
The peninsula was originally known as Monekewaygo by the Siwanoy people before being acquired in the 1600s by Elizabeth Winthrop Feake. Her ownership marked an early moment when women held direct control over land in colonial America.
The park occupies the former Innis Arden estate, whose shoreline buildings date from the early 20th century. The Tudor-style Innis Arden Cottage and the Chieftans house recall the country-place era, when wealthy families kept waterfront estates on Long Island Sound. The cottage is now used for nature and environmental programs.
Entry to the park requires a pass during the May to October season, while winter months offer free access. The quieter months outside peak season provide the best experience for walking trails without crowds.
Greenwich Point Park lies about 6 metres above sea level in Fairfield County, Connecticut, roughly 400 km southwest of Washington, D.C. The surrounding terrain is flat, and Round Hill, 172 metres high, rises 13.8 km to the north. Stamford lies 6.4 km to the northeast.
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