Welcome to Great Island

The Great Island

Vision & Master Plan

Nestled along the Long Island Sound, Great Island is a unique treasure now belonging to the Town of Darien. As we embark on the Great Island Vision Plan, we invite you to help shape the future of this 60-acre gem. Your ideas and input are crucial in transforming this newly acquired public open space into a place that reflects the aspirations of our community.

Join us in imagining the possibilities for Great Island!

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⚠️ Weather Update: New Location, Same Great Workshop! Rain can’t stop a good idea 💡☔ Great Island Public Workshop #4 is moving indoors this Saturday, May 17—now at Darien Town Hall (Auditorium & Gym)! 🕐 1–2 PM | Reed Hilder
🌊 Shape What’s Next for Great Island! Join the Town of Darien + Reed Hilderbrand for an afternoon of discussion, exploration, and imagination. 🗓️ Saturday, May 17 📍 Session 1: Darien Town Hall, 1–2:30 PM Master Plan Design Presentati
📧Survey #3 Is Live! Your input will guide how we balance activation, nature, and history for the Great Island Master Plan.🌿🌊✨ Take 10-20 minutes to share your vision! 🔗 Link in bio- Thank you for your participation!
🌿🌊 Great Island Public Engagement Event #3 – Join the Conversation! 📅Date: March 1, 2025 📍Location: Darien Town Hall ☕Welcome Refreshments: 2:00–2:15 PM 🌎 Reed Hilderbrand Presentation (Town Hall Auditorium): 2:15–3:00 PM 🎨
🦅✨ EAGLE ALERT! ✨🦅 A majestic pair of bald eagles has chosen Great Island as their nesting spot, and we’re rolling out the VIP treatment! 🎉 To give them space to thrive, a section of the bridle trail will be temporarily closed from Feb 1 &nd
✨ Ready to explore? This 1.5-mile route takes about 45 minutes to hit all the stops—or freestyle your own tour! 🗺️ We’ll spotlight a few highlights here, but don’t forget to grab the full Discovery Tour guides at greatisland.darie
✨ Ready to explore? This 1.5-mile route takes about 45 minutes to hit all the stops—or freestyle your own tour! 🗺️ We’ll spotlight a few highlights here, but don’t forget to grab the full Discovery Tour guides at greatisland.darie
✨ Ready to explore? This 1.5-mile route takes about 45 minutes to hit all the stops—or freestyle your own tour! 🗺️ We’ll spotlight a few highlights here, but don’t forget to grab the full Discovery Tour guides at greatisland.darie
✨ Ready to explore? This 1.5-mile route takes about 45 minutes to hit all the stops—or freestyle your own tour! 🗺️ We’ll spotlight a few highlights here, but don’t forget to grab the full Discovery Tour guides at greatisland.darie
✨ Ready to explore? This 1.5-mile route takes about 45 minutes to hit all the stops—or freestyle your own tour! 🗺️ We’ll spotlight a few highlights here, but don’t forget to grab the full Discovery Tour guides at greatisland.darie