Derby / ˈ d ɜːr b i / is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west-northwest of New Haven. It is located in southwest Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers.
Nov 3, 2021 · You can walk along the dikes by Derby’s rivers on the Derby Greenway, learn about a pioneering woman industrialist at Osbornedale State Park and break out into the Connecticut countryside at cider mills, fruit farms and wineries. 1. Derby Greenway Source: marcinct / shutterstock Bridge along the Derby Greenway
Stroll through the historic downtown district to see the town greens and the iconic Sterling Opera House, once graced by legends like Harry Houdini. Derby is also home to Yale University’s boathouse, where spring regattas bring excitement to the river.
Derby, city, coextensive with the town (township) of Derby, New Haven county, southwestern Connecticut, U.S. It lies at the junction of the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers, a few miles west of New Haven.