Bridgeport Neighborhoods

Black Rock / #06605
Why it’s the people’s choice …

Today Show (July 2023)
The top 5 places to live in the US — and why they’re booming

A new list is out highlighting the top five booming cities across the United States where people want to live.Connecticut Magazine
Bridgeport’s Black Rock Neighborhood Offers Cultured, Affordable Seaside Living

Wall Street Journal
Bridgeport’s Black Rock Discovers ‘Cool’ Side
Neighborhood Prizes Distinctive Identity and Engaged Population

New York Times
Black Rock: A Close-Knit, Harborside Connecticut Neighborhood

New York Times
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea, Conn.

New York Times
LIVING IN/Black Rock, Conn.; A Community With Spirit, and an Edge

New York Times
Moving Out, Seeking the Next SoHo

Events ya don’t want to miss!

Black Rock Day
A parade, a bed race, a foot race, live music, food and fun …
Traditionally takes place in mid-June check the link for updates.

Black Rock PorchFest
The 9th annual event is scheduled for the last Saturday in August 2025.

What’s good in this hood?

Harborview Market
The heart of Black Rock, family-owned, homemade croissants daily by Rick.

Blood Root
Feminist bookshop and casual vegetarian eatery

The Tasty Yoke
The name says it all.

Park City Music Hall
Live music venue (Where the Acoustic Cafe once stood, now owned by Harborview’s Torres family, expanded and beautified!)

Bespoke Macrame
Custom Hand-Made Macrame by Karyn Leito

Lizzy Rockwell
Illustration and children’s books

Timothy’s Ice Cream
Homemade. Quirky. Website out of date, so you’ll have to do a drive-by to see if they’re open

Pious Bird
Curated objects for home

Black Rock Pilates
Make your body a place you want to live

Redline Restorations
World-class automotive restoration facility, eye-candy for all

Park City Compost
Contribute to our circular economy and the creation of beautiful soil!

Nest Arts Factory
Artist lofts
(Originally co-founded and named in Bridgeport by Margaret Bodell, NEST stood for “North East Space Time”)

BRYAC
Restaurant and Raw Bar

Bereket Turkish Cuisine
BYOB and outdoor seating

Old Gold Furniture Restoration
Jim Young, 67 Poland Street, 203-362-2724

TDS Fine Frames
Thomas Del Spina, 67 Poland Street, 203-256-8628

Things you may want to know about.

Black Rock 375th Anniversary
Learn a thing or two about the rich history of Black Rock

Black Rock Community Council
Founded in 1976, the BRCC is the oldest and largest community membership organization in the area.

Black Rock NRZ
The Black Rock Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a collaboration of residents, business owners, Black Rock-based nonprofits and faith-based organizations committed to the advancement of our neighborhood.

Black Rock Yacht Club
Yachting, yacht racing and other yacht-life stuff

Business Owners of Black Rock

Fayerweather Yacht Club
Sailing, racing, fishing, drinking and dining

Captain Cove’s Seaport
Marina, restaurant and bar

Blind Rhino
Sports bar

Burroughs Center
Community Center

Port 5
National Association of Naval Veterans
(Some events and dinners are open to the public)

St. Mary’s by the Sea
A magnificent public walkway on the edge of Long Island Sound
(You need a Bridgeport park sticker to park.)

Ash Creek
A tidal creek and intertidal wetland with an incredible ecosystem of birds, sea life, flora and fauna
(You need Bridgeport park sticker to park.)

Seabright Beach
A tiny community beach that residents cherish — respect our human neighbors and the wildlife that call this home, please!
(You need Bridgeport park sticker to park.)

Seabright Beach at sunrise, Black Rock Historic District. ©2019 kHyal™