Buena Vista Golf Course

Buena Vista Golf Course
37 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107 - 860-521-7359 

Buena Vista Golf Course is a 9-hole course with a maximum total yardage of 1,977 and a par of 31. Memberships are available to West Hartford residents. There are no reserved starting times. The course is open from April 1 to December 1, weather permitting.

Community Gardens

Community Gardens
Various locations
West Hartford, CT 06107 - 860-232-1134

Two hundred and thirty garden plots are available to West Hartford residents in the three community gardens located at Westmoor Park, Buena Vista Park and Wolcott Park. Plots may be rented and the town provides the tilling and water. Registration begins in March at the Westmoor Park office.

Crown Palace Theatre

Crown Palace Theatre
330 New Park Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105 - 860-523-0272

Hartford's newest entertainment venue! The Crown Palace 17 and Odyssey Giant Screen Theatre megaplex, conveniently located at 330 New Park Avenue, Hartford (Exit 44 off 1-84 East, Exit 45 off 1-84 West). The complex features sixteen 35mm screens, all with stadium seating, with the best of today's blockbusters, as well as the Giant Screen Odyssey, with over 5 stories of awesome entertainment, and 18,000 watts of digital sound, offering the world's premiere cinematic experience.

The new Crown Palace 17 Theatre Complex has acres of FREE, well-lighted, secure parking, that accommodates buses and coaches. Each theatre is wheelchair accessible, and offers infrared headsets for the hearing impaired. The concession offers a large selection of candy, hot nachos, hot dogs, and assorted soft drinks.

The Crown Palace 17 Megaplex is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year! MasterCard, American Express, Visa, and Discover are accepted.

Elmwood Community Center

Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06110, (860) 233-6676 
FAX: (860) 231-8274

This multi-purpose community center offers hundreds of year-round leisure activities, instructional programs and special events for all ages. The facility is staffed by highly qualified instructors and experts in the fields of education, recreation and fitness. 

Elmwood Community Center has several specialized facilities that enable it to accommodate the needs and interests of the community. There is an open auditorium, full-sized gymnasium, billiards room, dance studio, pottery and ceramics studio, library and lounge. There are various classrooms and meeting rooms and two kitchen facilities.

The Hartt School Concert Series

The Hartt School Concert Series
200 Bloomfield Avenue (Rte. 189)
West Hartford, CT 06117 - 860-768-5566

Solo recitals, chamber, early and contemporary music, orchestra, jazz, operas and musicals. Open September - May.

Lincoln Theater

Lincoln Theater
200 Bloomfield Avenue (Rte. 189)
West Hartford, CT 06117 - 1-800-274-8587, 860-768-4228

University of Hartford. Events year-round. Box office open Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and one hour prior to performance.

Metropolitan District's 

Metropolitan District's 
Talcott Mountain Reservoir
Route 4 (Farmington Avenue)
West Hartford, CT 06107 - 860-278-7850 

One of the region's most popular spots for a family walk and picnic, invigorating hike, or a scenic bicycle ride. Cross-country skiers are also welcome, as are your family pets - providing they are always leashed.

New Britain Rock Cats

New Britain Stadium
P.O. Box 1718, New Britain, CT 06062, 860-224-8383
Fax: 860-225-6267

The 2003 season marks the 30th anniversary of the New Britain Baseball Club. The franchise originated in Bristol, CT as the AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Bristol Red Sox called Muzzy Field home from 1973-1982 until then-owner Joe Buzas relocated his club to its current home in New Britain’s Willowbrook Park. The club remained a farm club of Boston’s and, in fact, the New Britain Red Sox won the 1983 Eastern League Championship in their very first season as tenants of brand new Beehive Field. Led by rookie pitcher Roger Clemens, New Britain defeated the Lynn (MA) Pirates, three-games-to-one, in collecting the franchise’s fourth E.L. title (three in Bristol) up to that point. 

Noah Webster House/Museum of West Hartford History

Noah Webster House/Museum of West Hartford History
227 South Main Street (I-84 Ex. 41)
West Hartford, CT 06107 - 860-521-5362

Restored 18th-century farmhouse. Early editions of Webster's first American Dictionary and Blue-backed Speller, changing exhibits, gift shop. National Historic Landmark. September - June 1-4 (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday); July - August 11-4 (Monday, Thursday and Friday), 1-4 (Saturday and Sunday). Closed Tuesdays and Wednesday, and major holidays, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, and the first five days of January. Last tour 3 p.m. Adults $5; seniors and AAA members $4; students 13-18 and with student ID $3; children 6-12 $1; under 6 free. Museum members and AAM and GHAHHM card holder also free.

Park Road Playhouse

The Repertory Theatre of New Britain

The Repertory Theatre of New Britain, Inc.
23 Norden St
New Britain, CT, (860) 223-3147

The Repertory Theatre of New Britain's philosophy is to produce quality community theatre at an affordable price that is suitable for the family. The entire community is invited to participate – audition for plays, act, sing, dance, work backstage, clerical, bookkeeping, box office, scenic painting, set construction, musician, props, lighting, costumes, publicity, usher, graphic arts, mailing, sound, concessions, advertising, fundraising, and, of course, be an audience member. Training is provided for students and adults. 

Roberts Theater Center

Roberts Theater Center
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119 - 860-233-9631

Kingswood-Oxford School. Performances during the school year, and over the summer.

Rockledge Country Club

Rockledge Country Club
289 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107 - 860-521-6284

Rockledge is an 18-hole golf course with a maximum total of 6,285 yards, open April 1 to December 1, weather permitting. The course has a men's par rating of 72 and a women's par rating of 74. The course is equipped with a practice green, driving range, a full-service restaurant, a mid-course snack bar, a pro-shop, locker rooms, and a cart rental service. Season passes are available to residents, or residents and non-residents may pay daily greens fees. Reserved starting times may be made at the pro shop. Private and group golf lessons are available through the golf professional.

Children's Museum

The Children's Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive (I-84 Ex. 43)
West Hartford, CT 06119 - 860-231-2824

Hands-on museum that explores science, nature and technology. Planetarium with daily astronomy shows; laser shows; wildlife sanctuary, turtle town, computer laboratory, Kids Factory.
Traveling exhibits, Explore store, Tuesday - Saturday 10-5, Thursday 10-8 and Sunday 12-5. Also open Mondays 10-5 during summer and school vacations. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Adults $6, seniors & Children (3-15) $5, under 3 free. Additional charge for planetarium and laser shows.

Veterans Memorial Skating Rink

Veterans Memorial Skating Rink
56 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107 - 860-521-1573

Services include: adults and advanced skating, Charter Oak Figure Skating Club, hockey lessons, holiday public sessions, instruction, open subscription sessions, outdoor skating, public sessions, rink rental, special programs, "Stick Time", and West Hartford Youth Hockey.

Wampanoag Country Club

Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06107 
860-521-3732

The Donald Ross designed course spreads out across the rolling countryside. Recognized as one of the top ten golf courses in the state, Wampanoag Country Club's layout challenges the low handicapper and provides an afternoon of enjoyment for the beginner. 

Dining at Wampanoag is a taste treat. Members can enjoy dinner on the patio, a special Thursday night menu in the Bob Kay room, an after-golf snack in the 19th Hole or a special meal in the Main Dining Room. Members appreciate the talents and inventiveness of the Club's chef.

West Hartford Art League

West Hartford Art League
37 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107 -