Dating in Stamford
In shortStamford is full of commuters, and many singles here split their week between Connecticut and New York. Dating someone who also lives in Fairfield County saves a lot of late trains. Downtown has parks, restaurants and easy parking for a weeknight date.
A site of its ownStamford has its own local dating site, Stamford Dating, with guides written just for it.
A first date idea
Mill River Park
Mill River Park in downtown Stamford is open daily from 6am to 10pm. It has a carousel, a skating rink and a fountain, with entrances on Washington Boulevard, West Broad Street and West Main Street. Check the rink and carousel hours on the park website before you go.
Source: Mill River Park: Plan your visit, checked 8 November 2026
Meet in Mill River Park downtown and walk by the water.
For more ideas, read where Connecticut singles actually meet or fall dates in Connecticut.