Why visit Lakes East
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pine Mountain, Round Mountain, Frederic Remington House and Hugh Cain Fulling Mill and Elias Glover Woolen Mill Archeological Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Lakes East
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakes East
Lakes East is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the northeastern part of the town and consists of neighborhoods situated around several small lakes, notably Wataba Lake in the north and Fox Hill Lake in the south.
From the Wikipedia article Lakes East, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Museums and landmarks6
Frederic Remington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Hugh Cain Fulling Mill and Elias Glover Woolen Mill Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Archaeological site in Connecticut, United States
Lewis June House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Ridgefield Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Thomas Hyatt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Ridgefield, Connecticut, on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Fairfield County
West Mountain Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
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Limestone Preserve (3 Parcels)
Park · 0.5 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (Watersedge Lane) 2 Parcels
Hiking and trails
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Kiah's Brook Refuge
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Barlow Mountain Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Bennetts Farm Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Danbury Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Limestone Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes4
Flobee's Roadside Stand
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
Roadside stand offering burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soft serve, etc.
680 Danbury Road, Ridgefield
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
603 Danbury Road, Ridgefield
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship1
Ridgebury Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Dps Early Childhood Center At Granville
School · 5.2 mi
14 Granville Avenue, Danbury
Healthcare1
Surgical Center Of Ridgefield
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
901 Ethan Allen Highway
Map of Lakes East
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Danbury Muni Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Danbury 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bethel 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Inglenook 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Mount Kisco 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Norwalk 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Trumbull Center 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Stamford 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Bridgeport 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Shelton 18 mi east, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- THOMAS HYATT HOUSE, ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RidgefieldCT 60OrenecaRoad, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RidgefieldCT LewisJuneHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RidgefieldCT RidgeburyCongregationalChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RidgefieldCT CainGloverMillSite 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reverend Thomas Hawley House, Main Street & Branchville Road, Ridgefield (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Everett H. Keeler, Public domain
- Bennett's Pond Park, Brianegge, CC0
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