Incorporated in 1720, Bolton is a Town For All Seasons. Whether you have a growing family, growing business, or both, Bolton offers an excellent opportunity for development. We are a suburban community with a rural character and quaint New England charm. Conveniently located on I-384, U.S. Route 44 and U.S. Route 6, easy access is provided to all of New England and New York. Bolton's close proximity to the Hartford area provides numerous work, cultural and recreational activities. In Bolton, your family will benefit from one of the finest school systems in the state. The ethnic, economic and occupational diversity of our community ensures a rich cultural experience for your family.
Recreational opportunities abound in Bolton and the surrounding area. In addition to two state parks, Bolton has three Town parks. Freja Park on U.S. Route 44 offers various hiking trails. Herrick Park on Hebron Road has a community building, a playscape, baseball/softball fields, soccer field and basketball court. Located on Bolton Lake, Indian Notch Park is open during the summer months and has swimming, a picnic area and pavilion, a baseball field and basketball court. Travel to the Connecticut shoreline is only an hour or Cape Cod and many ski slopes are a 2.5-hour drive.
As Bolton continues to grow, our goal is to maintain our rural, colonial charm and to expand our recreational, educational and social opportunities.