Simply Ledyard CT

Ledyard Parks and Recreation Commission

The Ledyard Parks and Recreation Commission has two openings. The Commission meets every fourth Tuesday of the Month. I started my service to the community on the Parks and Recreation Commission over 25 years ago and have some fun memories of my time spent there.  The commission is very non-political and with Director Don Grise as a guide, provides an outstanding service to the Town of Ledyard. If you are interested in serving, you may pick up an application at the Town Council office, located in the Ledyard Town Hall Annex.

Ledyard Up-Down Sawmill - Iron Street

The Town of Ledyard owns the 11–acre Sawmill Park, which includes a water powered up-down saw, shingle mill, blacksmith shop, a gristmill, ice harvesting equipment, and other mill artifacts of the Industrial Revolution.  The mill museum is located in an 1860 restored building.  The saw mill is operational from April-May and October-November.  The park with two-acre pond is open year round.

 

 

 

Ledyard Parks and Recreation and Board of Education

The Ledyard Parks and Recreation Commission and the Ledyard Board of Education worked in cooperation to build their office space in 1991 at 4 Blonder’s Boulevard off Colonel Ledyard Highway in Ledyard.

 

 

 

 

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Highlands Lake Pavilion - Shewville Road

Built in 2007, the Highlands Lake Pavilion was dedicated to long time Parks and Recreation volunteer Jane Perry.

Colonel Ledyard Park - Blonder's Boulevard

Colonel Ledyard Park has been called Ledyard’s best kept secret.  It offers a great pavillion, ball fields, playground, tennis courts and a hiking trial.  It is tucked away in a forest like setting off Colonel Ledyard Highway. And yes, there are plenty of rocks!

The Groton Reservoir in Ledyard - Sandy Hollow Road

The short drive on Sandy Hollow Road offers pretty views of the Groton Reservoir from both sides.