( Shhh -- Treeland is Bridgeport’s best kept secret ! )
A great friendly neighborhood in northeastern
Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Browse these pages for Shopping & Restaurant Directories, guides to Resources, News and Real Estate in Treeland.
The Pequonock River in Beardsley Park
courtesy of Goggle -- click for map link
This area of Bridgeport has been known as "Treeland" for decades. However, it is not an official designation. While there is no connection to the wonderful Treeland Home and Garden Showplace, it is undoubtedly the origin of the name for this area.
You'll find great neighbors, a diversity of cultures and ages. It's not a terribly wealthy neighborhood, but one that has seen consistent improvement...
The Treeland area has seen some great additions in the recent past.
Several years back the neighborhood gained attractive lights and brick lined walkways along part of Huntington Turnpike.
Two "Best of" restaurants continue to attract positive attention. More recently we gained a new shopping center at 1055 Huntington Turnpike and an expansion of Treeland Garden Center across Huntington Turnpike. A major face-lift on Nob Hill Shopping Center is in progress and we're waiting to see what the construction on Evers and Huntington Turnpike will bring.** See below for "What's New".
Here are some of my favorite places:
Briarwood Service Center-- Rich and Lew's Auto Service Center is a fixture at the Y of East Main Street, Huntington Turnpike and Noble Avenue. Goggle map & review Hard-to-find great, fair and reliable service in an auto center. I've had several people come back to me so impressed that they had to thank me again for recommending Briarwood Service.
Food World -- Great produce, great prices and a surprising variety of items. It's not the fanciest place to shop, but if you're in the general area, you'll find it worth a trip. Google map & review
Liscios -- A wonderful old fashioned meat market/deli. Goggle map & review
You can offer your own favorites on the Community Page.
Coupons
Review our COUPON page for local coupons.
Lost and Found
Check the Treeland Community page
What's New **
Nob Hill Plaza
-- Demolition and construction in the shopping center by Food World (Huntington Turnpike & Evers Place). 
 Rumor has it a Dollar Store and Pharmacy will be housed in the portion north of Food World. I understand that Food World will be undergoing a face lift as well.
-- Tony's Huntington Inn has music on many summer weekends. Look for their sandwich board sign on the Corner of Evers Street and Huntington Turnpike for upcoming artists. Goggle map & review
Bridgeport Pal (Christmas Village)
Bridgeport PAL
7 Quarry Road
Trumbull, CT 06611
203-576-7604
With the constraints of the economic downturn, Bridgeport PAL can use some extra assistance this year. Christmas Village is over for this holiday season, but you can support their efforts year round.
PAL headquarters is just across the line from Treeland in Trumbull.
Beardsley Park
Park View from East Main Street
In 1878, James Beardsley, donated over 100 acres to the city of Bridgeport. In 1884 the city contracted noted landscape architect and Connecticut native Frederick Law Olmsted to create a design for Beardsley Park. CONTINUEDBeardsley Park (open year-round) is a great resource to the neighborhood and the entire city.
The Park also offers sports fields and a children's playground.
One of the sports fields at the Park
 From time to time the Park or Zoo host* Live music* A Farmer's Market* Holiday-oriented events
A little white water on the Pequonock after a rain.
Information from from:
http://www.nochildleftinside.org/parks/beardsleypark.php
Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Park is home to the Beardsley Zoo. Here's a link so you can browse their programs and activities: http://www.beardsleyzoo.orgThey can always use your help -- Visit, Contribute, Volunteer!
Wide Variety of Housing Options
In Treeland you'll find everything from single and multifamily homes, rentals and condos, to apartments. CONTINUED
stately turn-of-the-century homes
very recent alternatives
Education
Thomas Hooker School, 138 Roger Williams Road Bridgeport , CT 06610 203.576.7185
Here's a link to the Thomas Hooker School web site. It was ranked the fourth highest in performance gains (2007-8) by students in public elementary schools in Connecticut.
Remington Woods
The Woods is NOT currently open to the public!!
Lake Success Photo courtesy of Shirley Backus
Remington Woods is on the eastern side of the Treeland area and extends into Stratford, CT. It covers 344 acres are in Bridgeport. Remington Woods was formerly a munitions testing site. For a number of years there has been ongoing controversy on the best use for this large tract of land. CONTINUED http://www.friendsofremingtonwoods.org/
Transportation
Bus Service GBTA - http://www.gbtabus.com/Two bus lines go up and down through Treeland the Route #9 and Route # 15 lines and Route # 18 skirts the northern edge of Treeland. Click for GBTA map
Services
Your local Bridgeport Fire House is House # 15 on Evers Street. |
