Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
The holidays have arrived! The Town of Greenwich's Annual Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December 2. Our Food Drive continues and the Holiday Photo Contest begins today. Residents may register online for the winter session of skating lessons and hockey clinics held at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink. More details on these and other programs are found below.
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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Holiday Food Drive Nov. 26 - Dec. 15
Greenwich Recreation is partnering with Neighbor to Neighbor to host a food drive this holiday season. Collection bins are set up for non-perishable foods at Town Hall, Parks & Recreation Office, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, and Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink. In addition, there is also an online fresh fruit and vegetable drive. Click here for more information and to donate online. The drive lasts through December 15.
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Calling all Greenwich Residents and Businesses!
Submit your best holiday spirit photo and you'll be entered in for a chance to win a holiday prize package. Photo submissions will be accepted from December 1 through December 15, and the lucky winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 21. To enter the contest simply scan the QR code in the flyer here.
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5K Race and 1 Mile Run to Benefit Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund
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The Greenwich Road Runners Holiday 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk will be held on Sunday, December 11 at Greenwich Point. They encourage participants to dress in their most festive attire as they will be handing out a few holiday spirit prizes too. The 1 mile run begins at 10 a.m. and the 5K run at 10:30 a.m.
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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
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Court Reservation System Ends Dec. 1
The tennis and pickleball court reservation system ends December 1. Beginning in December, many nets will be removed and courts closed for the winter. A few tennis nets will be left up at Binney Park and Bruce Park for play when the weather is nice and court conditions are playable. Additionally, pickleball nets at Christiano Park and a few portable pickleball nets at EGCC, Loughlin Ave., and Western Middle School will remain out over the winter to be used only when weather and court conditions are playable.
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Closed for the Season
We Will See You In March 2023
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Bendheim Western Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich
Drop-in Pickleball is held at BWGCC this fall for different levels of play on separate days. This is limited to 16 players and Greenwich residents will receive priority. Please make sure you only attend the level of play which is suited to your skills. Winter Drop-in Pickleball will begin in January and run though March 2023. Drop-in Co-ed Volleyball for adults will be held on Mondays over the winter beginning January 9.
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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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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. 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 [email protected]
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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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