RECREATIONAL FACILTIES UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE
LEDYARD PARKS RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
Colonel Ledyard Park – 21 Blonder’s Blvd., Ledyard – 131.01 acres
- Two baseball fields
- Two basketball courts with lights
- Two horseshoe pits
- Two tennis courts
- 2.5 miles of walking trail
- One large play area
- Gazebo with flag pole
- Restrooms
- One soccer field with lights
- One 50x100’ pavilion with lights, electricity, tables and a large cooking grill
Judge Crandall Complex – 1864 Route 12, Gales Ferry – 1.2 acres
- Picnic tables
- Concession and restroom building
- Bleachers
- One football field with lights
- Two minor league baseball field, one with lights
Clark’s Field – Purdy fields Town Farm Road, Ledyard – 12 acres
- Soccer fields with lights
Pfizer’s Field – 215 Stoddards Wharf Road, Gales Ferry – 14.38 acres
- This land is leased by the Town and currently has one Babe Ruth field, one tee ball field, one softball field and playground apparatus. The entire area is fenced.
Highland’s Lake – 639 Shewville Road, Ledyard – 17.3 acres
- Since assuming ownership of this area, swings, a playground set, a small pavilion, picnic tables, cooking grills and fencing have been added. During the spring of 2006, three water aerators were installed and the beach officially opened in June 2006.
Sawmill Park – 172 Iron Street (Route 214), Ledyard – 11.07 acres
- This part is under the jurisdiction of the Conservation and Parks and Recreation Commissions. The Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for half of the pond and the back and front areas. The back area is scheduled for picnics and weddings. The pond is not used due to insufficient water supply, which led to the curtailment of all swimming activities in the mid-70’s.
Donahue Property – Winthrop Road, Gales Ferry - .89 acres
- This facility contains play equipment and swings.
Aljen Heights – 17 Aljen Avenue, Ledyard – 5.22 acres
- This facility contains one baseball field, a play area and is used for soccer.
Ledyard Fairgrounds– Ledyard Center, Ledyard
- The Fairgrounds are used for the annual Ledyard Fair and Town special events. It contains the Holdridge Pavilion, a horse rink, an open barn and open space.
Erickson Property – Military Highway, Gales Ferry – 2.8 acres
- This facility has a walking trail, picnic tables and benches along the cove.
Model Park – Model Park Road, Ledyard - .75 acres
- This facility contains swings, a playground set and picnic tables.