The Town of Avon is a picturesque New England village located along the wooded banks and meadow plains of the Farmington River in Connecticut. The town satisfies a wide range of business-oriented and residential interests. It features restaurants, shopping and museums. The Avon Recreation and Park Department provides recreational opportunities for residents. The town has a library, houses of worship, community organizations, medical facilities and schools. It is governed by a town council and manager. Avon was incorporated as a town in 1830. The town is home to a population of more than 17,000 people.