Rowayton | |
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| Village of Rowayton | |
 Rowayton from above Rowayton Aerial | |
| Coordinates: 41°03′50″N 73°26′11″W / 41.06389°N 73.43639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| City | Norwalk |
| Time zone | UTC-5:00 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4:00 (Eastern) |
| Area code(s) | Area codes 203 and 475 |
Rowayton is an affluent coastal village in the city of Norwalk, Connecticut, roughly 40 miles (64 km) from New York City. The community is governed by the Sixth Taxing District of Norwalk and has a number of active local associations, including the Civic Association, the Historical Society, the Rowayton Library, a Gardeners Club, and a Parents Exchange. Rowayton annually plays host to a Shakespearean production at Pinkney Park, produced by Shakespeare on the Sound,[1] and also has an active community of artists, many of whom are associated with the Rowayton Arts Center.
The Rowayton station on the New Haven line of the Metro-North Railroad is located within the community, as is an elementary school, a public beach for residents and the Rowayton Public Library.
- ^ "Performing Arts | Shakespeare on the Sound | United States". ShakesOnTheSound. Retrieved October 7, 2022.