Why visit Riverside
Townapedia lists 49 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mianus River Bridge, Stamford Center for the Arts, New Haven Line and Strickland Road Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Riverside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Riverside
Riverside is a neighborhood/section in the town of Greenwich in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 8,843.
From the Wikipedia article Riverside, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Mianus River Bridge
Bridge · 0.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Stamford Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Museums and landmarks49
Strickland Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Agudath Sholem Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Church building in Connecticut, United States of America
Bush-Holley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Church of The Holy Name
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Church in Stamford, Connecticut
Cos Cob station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Railway station in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Downtown Stamford
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America
Fish Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Stamford, Connecticut
Fourth Ward Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
French Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building in the USA
Greenwich Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America
Greenwich Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Rathaus in Connecticut, United States of America
37 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Mill River Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Stamford, United States of America
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Mr. Falafel
Restaurant · Falafel, Middle Eastern · 0.9 mi
1239 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Riko's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
2010 West Main Street
Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Valbella Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
1309 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Mo-Th 00:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 17:00-23:00
Louie's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
136 River Road Extension, Cos Cob
25 more on the map.
History
Riverside has two sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
Riverside Avenue Bridge, Riverside Avenue over the New Haven Line railroad tracks; built in 1894; listed in 1977.
Samuel Ferris House, Cary Road; built in about 1760; listed in 1989.
From the History section of Riverside, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship20
Little Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare3
Map of Riverside
205 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stamford 5 N Hcn (7 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
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Old Greenwich 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Cos Cob 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Greenwich 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Stamford 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Pemberwick 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Byram 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Glenville 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Port Chester 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Noroton 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Noroton Heights 5 mi northeast, about 9 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- GreenwichCTRiversideAvRRbridgeSoEnd09092007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- GreenwichCT StricklandRoad 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT OctagonHouse1978, Steven Hirschberg, Public domain
- Josiah Wilcox House 2, Joshua Koerner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Methodist Episcopal Church, Joshua Koerner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoyt-BarnumHouse, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT FormerAgudathSholem StarOfDavidWindow, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mianus River Bridge, Cos Cob (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Eastbound train at Cos Cob station, July 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indian Harbor Yacht Club Today, Southern at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Samuel Knap House, Oxen Walk, 984 Stillwater Road, Stamford (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- StAndrewsChurchStamfordCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Church of the Holy Name front view, Swroche, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PostcardStamfordCTOldTownHall1914, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- GreenwichYMCA, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Stamford Skyline 2018, John9474, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GreenwichCT LittleBethelAMEChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PostcardGreenwichCTGreenwichAve1910, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- StamfordCT MainStreetBridge, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCTOldGreenwichRRstaEaSide09092007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- StamfordCT StMarysChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCTBush-HolleyHouseSide09092007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- StamfordCT SuburbanClub, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT RevonahManorHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCT FrenchFarm, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordSouthEndAtlanticSt11112007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Second Congregational Church, Greenwich, Connecticut, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- StamfordCT LindenApartments, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCT RiverRoad 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PostcardStamfordCTShippanPointFJMarionResidence1920, "The card was published by Morris Berman", according to the store Web page, Public domain
- Stamford Post Office, 421 Atlantic Street, Stamford (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Unknown - information not yet digitized, Public domain
- GreenwichCT FourthWardHD 4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT UUChurch, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- GreenwichCT SamuelFerrisHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GREENWICHFORMERTOWNHALL, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- PutnamCottageKnappsTavernGreenwichCT08312008, Noroton, Public domain
- StamfordCT StLukesChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT PikeHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ニューヨーク日本人学校現校舎, 209harrison, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GREENWICHPOSTOFFICE01, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY-SA 2.5
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