Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
Summer is winding down but we still have activities taking place. Our Summer Concert Series continues. Registration for many fall activities is open online for residents. Adaptive Sports Greenwich, a community program for children and youth with special needs, continues through the summer months.
Parks and Recreation is asking for resident input on capital projects for the department. More details can be found below. As a reminder, the Town fireworks displays have been rescheduled for Labor Day weekend. For information on other Special Events scheduled for August and September around town, click here.
Except for Town holidays, the Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We encourage you to make an appointment between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Most business can be done online. Office staff are available by email; feel free to contact us.
Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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Upcoming concerts in August include the following Wednesday nights at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park:
August 17 - Merlin Band - Pop/Rock
August 24 - Billy & the Showmen - R&B
The Sound Beach Community Band will perform at Binney Park on Sunday, August 28.
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We wish to thank our generous sponsors!
The Greenwich Concours /Hagerty has sponsored Merlin.
Darcars Automotive Group has sponsored Billy & the Showmen.
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For more information, visit the
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Do NOT Feed the Waterfowl ! |
Please do not feed the ducks and geese, especially on Town properties - You can help waterfowl by not feeding them. Waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, are wild birds that can locate natural food sources throughout the year. Feeding creates numerous problems, not only for people, but also for the birds. Well-intentioned people erroneously believe that feeding is beneficial to waterfowl, but it often has negative ecological, environmental, and social consequences.
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MYTH: ADULTS DON'T NEED SUPERVISION.
Since 2009, over 25,000 people have drowned in the US: 6,300 children, 2,900 teenagers and 15,800 adults. Many adults don't know how to swim. Plus, no matter how strong of a swimmer you are, you should not swim alone. Even good swimmers can get into trouble and drown in a pool, lake, river, or ocean. Always have a swim buddy with you, when there is no lifeguard on duty.
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Online registration opened July 1 for fall programs. An Adult Volleyball League will be held on weeknights at BWGCC for residents ages 18 and older and employees of businesses in the Town of Greenwich.
Platform Tennis Membership is required for those who wish to play paddle tennis on the platform courts. You may register for a 3-month membership or a full season of 6 months.
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If you need financial assistance for your child to participate in a Recreation activity, we can help. Greenwich Parks and Recreation has established a youth scholarship program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit our website page Youth Scholarships. |
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Greenwich residents may register online for the following fall programs for youth:
Field Hockey is a co-ed program for Grades 1-8 and will be held at Cos Cob Park synthetic turf field on Sundays, primarily.
The Baseball Clinic will be held for boys 8-12 years old. Ages 8 & 9 play on Tuesdays and ages 10-12 play on Thursdays.
Soccer is a co-ed program for youth 3-9 years old and will be held on Saturdays at Cos Cob Park synthetic turf field.
Softball is offered for girls 10U, 12U and 14U. The program will consist of practices and inter and intra-league games for continued player development.
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Bendheim Western Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich
The BWGCC is offering indoor drop-in pickleball. The drop-in days are grouped by skill level. Please make sure you attend a day appropriate for your skills. For dates, times, and skill levels for the remaining dates through August, click here. Jumpin' Jams is offering children's music classes at BWGCC.
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Single Entry Ticket Sales
With the closure of the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, single entry tickets will be sold at the Cos Cob Dockmaster Office, 94 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT. Wednesday and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. They will also be sold online. For more information about passes and sales, please visit: our website here.
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Community Programs Promoted by Parks and Recreation
The Greenwich Farmers Market, located at the Horseneck Commuter Lot on the corner of Arch Street will be held each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 19.
Tod's Point Sailing School, located at Greenwich Point Park really is a school. The US Sailing Certified Instructors make sure you have plenty of fun while you learn.
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Pickleball, Tennis, & Platform Tennis |
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Mobile pickleball nets have recently been placed at Byram Park courts and Western Middle School courts. Make sure you unlock the wheels prior to moving the nets and re-lock them after moving the nets.
Also, Recreation is pleased to announce that we have added a section of pickleball play for Beginner and Low-intermediate Level Pickleball Players. This program will be held at Western Middle School courts on Saturdays and Tuesdays. You must pre-register. This is NOT a drop-in program, and this is NOT an instructional program.
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The tennis/pickleball court reservation system is still open. To reserve a court, click here. Tennis passes are required for all "in season" play on Town tennis courts, which includes playing pickleball on tennis or pickleball courts. The Tennis season runs May to November. Courts are only available to tennis pass holders. Pickleball lines are painted on Loughlin Avenue, Western Middle School, and one court at Byram Park. Regulation pickleball courts are located at Christiano Park. Get a new or renew your Season Tennis Pass here.
As a result of the construction project for the new Eastern Greenwich Civic Center building, the entrance gate for the tennis courts at EGCC has been changed. The new entrance gate is located on the north end of the courts, adjacent to the field. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO CUT THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE TO ACCESS THE COURTS OR PLAYGROUND. Use the new entrance to the grounds at the break in the stone wall.
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Parks and Recreation - CAPITAL PROJECT RESIDENT FEEDBACK SURVEY
The Department of Parks and Recreation would like to hear from our community! We are launching a brief survey regarding the Town’s upcoming annual Capital Budget request. Beginning Monday August 15, 2022, residents will have the opportunity to share their feedback and ideas with a brief 5 question survey. The link to the survey is www.surveymonkey.com/r/PnRCapital. You can also find it on our website https://www.greenwichct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1637
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Withdrawal Policy for Recreation Activities
other than Day Camps
Credit requests for recreation program registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the program. There is a $15 administrative fee per section for credits. The general policy of the Recreation Division is that we do not process refunds unless a program has been cancelled. Please read all registration information carefully and contact us prior to registering if you have any questions. Should someone withdraw from a program after it has begun, the credit will be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the program when the withdrawal is requested.
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Weather Cancellation Information
Please make note of the Recreation Division's weather cancellation hotline phone # 203-861-6100.
Information regarding cancellations and closures is also posted on our Recreation Sports Website where you can sign up to get text alerts and/or emails notifying you of some program changes. The hotline phone # is updated before the website is updated. |
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Non-Discrimination and Event Accessibility
The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or Demetria.Nelson@greenwichct.org
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Program and Participant Photographs
Parks and Recreation reserves the right to use program or event photographs including participants in official Town of Greenwich media only (website, newsletter, flyers and advertisements, Facebook, and/or Instagram). Please contact the Recreation Office if you object to the use of photographs of you or your child(ren) in Town media.
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