Maria Sanyshyn General Manager Robert V. Eberhard Chairman
Address:	100 Aunt Hack Road Danbury, CT
Telephone:	203-792-2550
Webpage:	Richter Park Golf Course

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About us:

              The Stanley L. Richter Memorial Park is governed by a nine member volunteer autonomous board which sets policy for management of the entire facility.  Richter Park’s vision is to provide an outstanding recreational venue with a friendly, courteous and knowledgeable staff for the personal enrichment of both the residents of Danbury and its many out of town visitors. 

            Richter Park is one of the finest leisure facilities in Connecticut. The park forms a unique combination of both arts and recreational activities, attracting nearly 60,000 visitors annually. The championship golf course has been repeatedly recognized as one of America’s finest golf courses. 

            The Richter Park Golf Course encompasses over 180 acres of gentle rolling terrain nestled serenely between West Lake Reservoir and Boggs Pond.  The layout is scenic with water coming into play on 14 out of 18 holes.  The undulating greens are well guarded by 49 bunkers surrounding the course.  There are four sets of tees to choose from that will challenge all golfers regardless of skill. This Edward Ryder designed course is well matured and is bordered by large trees that make for a special treat in the fall with all the color in brilliant contrast against the backdrop of the hills. 

            Junior golf is always popular at the course with Saturday morning clinics, summer camps, welcoming junior rates, and its own Fran McCarthy Junior Golf Tournament for golfers ages 5–18.  Held in late August every year, the tournament offers our youngest golf enthusiasts the opportunity to show off their newly acquired skills. 

            Richter Park is also known for its prestigious art, music and theater productions which draw visitors from all over the Tri-State area. During the summer there are outdoor musicals and, throughout the year, the Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts conducts shows and exhibits.  Events include the Annual Juried Art Show, where area artists exhibit their works, and the park’s own Antique Road show, bringing collectors from miles around to assess their treasures. Musicals at Richter, Fairfield County’s longest running outdoor theater, presents three Broadway style musicals under the stars each summer.  Why travel to Manhattan with productions of this quality right here in Danbury?

            Also found at Richter Park is both casual and fine-dining at the acclaimed Café on the Green Restaurant.  With an award winning wine cellar of over 100 varieties, this Northern Italian restaurant is the perfect complement to a day of golf or arts and recreation and offers the perfect setting for your special occasion.

            Yes, there’s plenty for the kids to do, too! No school?  Snow days are very popular at Richter Park with sledding, cross country skiing, ice hockey and skating. During the warmer months families can hike on one of two trails where you will travel on cleared, unpaved paths to enjoy some of the most spectacular views anywhere in the state.  Need a rest when you get to the top?  A cleared overlook area and natural benches, made from recently fallen oak trees, provide the perfect spot for a snack before heading back down. 

            Tennis abounds at Richter Park as well.  Once again the tennis courts have become a bustling area with junior tennis programs and springtime afterschool programs that are very popular. Instructors are trained by USTA QuickStart to employ the use of larger racquets, lower nets and larger balls to slow the game down making it easier for youngsters to learn and enjoy.

Our accomplishments:

               Host of the Tri-State area’s only weekend two-day amateur golf tournament, Richter Park Golf Course continues to attract skilled golfers from all over.  Participants travel from the Carolinas and Texas, and even Chicago and California to participate in this first-class golf event.  Celebrating its 21st year, the Danbury Amateur and Richter Park were proud to give back to the community by donating over a quarter of a million dollars in support of local Danbury charities.  Proceeds from the event have benefited Family and Children’s Aid and the Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center.

            The golf course continues to be one of the most recognized golf courses in Connecticut. In 2011, Richter Park earned the ranking of “Top 50 Public Course for Women in America” by Golf Digest, Top 10 Course in Connecticut by Golf Magazine, and the #2 Best Public Course in Metropolitan, NY by the Golf Writers Association of America.  Richter Park has been voted in the Top 10 “Must Play” course in New England by the New England Journal of Golf, and the #1 “Favorite Course” in Connecticut.  Also rated “Top 50 Golf Courses in America and one of the Top 5 in the State” in Golf Week magazine, the acclamation was preceded by the 2008-2009 “Four Star Golf Course” award by Golf Digest in their Places to Play publication. 

            New in 2011 is a 6-week Junior Golf League, allowing young golfers to improve their game while competing.   Also new in 2011 is the Family Scramble designed to allow parents and their children enjoy the game together.