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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
June 1, 2023
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Summer Hours
The Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Office will begin operating under summer hours starting Monday, June 5th through Friday, September 1st. The Main Office will be open Mondays - Thursdays 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and Fridays from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
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Splash Pads Open for the Season
Open Daily 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Splash Pads are located at:
· Rockwell Park - Adjacent to the Playground
· Page Park - In the All Children's Playground
The splash pad at E.G. Stocks Playground is still under renovation. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to complete the project for Summer.
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Memorial Day on Veteran's Memorial Boulevard
A formal dedication ceremony was held on Monday, May 29th for the new Veterans Memorial Bridge. In addition, community members were encouraged to participate in the Cris Radio Audible Tour and join the department for the grand opening of the Urban Garden on Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
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Enjoy live music by your favorite local area bands! Concerts will feature a variety of genres including Pop, Motown, Rhythm & Blues, Country, Classic Rock and more to fill the air! Bring your family and friends, blankets and chairs, and grab dinner at the food trucks each week! Concerts are free and open to all. Please visit www.BristolRec.com for schedule updates. Please note there is no concert on July 4th. | |
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We had a Fantastic Time at the 2nd Annual Dinner on the Diamond at Muzzy Field
Thank you community members, local businesses, partners, and sponsors for helping make the 2nd Annual Dinner on the Diamond at Muzzy Field a success! We are thrilled to announce we were able to raise over $13,000 for the Friends of Bristol Parks and Recreation Fund through the Main Street Community Foundation! Southern Voice helped set the perfect backdrop for a warm and sunny evening celebrating the Bristol parks system; while guests enjoyed a four-course meal catered by Greenhouse Café and Tavern. Thank you for your continued support of Bristol Parks!
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
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Cultural District Festival
Saturday, June 10, 2023
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Federal Hill Green
Bristol's first ever Cultural District Festival is here! We'll be recognizing and celebrating Bristol's artistic and economic center of cultural activities that make our community stand out. Lori and The Legends will be playing, there will be live paintings, caricatures, and fun for the whole family!
Follow along on Facebook
Learn More
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The Outdoor Pools are Opening on Saturday, June 24th | |
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Rockwell Park Pool
238 Jacobs Street
Phone: (860) 584 - 7787
Features
- Depth: 1.5 ft. - 5 ft.
- Four (4) lanes of open swimming space
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Page Park Pool
DeWitt Page Park Road
Phone: (860) 584-7760
Features
- Zero-depth entry ramp
- Water spray features
- Depth: Entry Ramp - 5 ft.
- Six (6) lanes of open swimming space
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Outdoor Pools
Open Daily: June 24th - August 19th
1:00 - 7:00 PM
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Daily Swim
Residents must present proper ID to prove residency
Fee:
Adults (18 - 64): $2 for Residents / $8 for Non-Residents
Children (0 - 17): $1 for Residents/ $4 for Non-Residents
Seniors/College (65+): $1.50 for Residents/ $6 for Non-Residents
Summer Pool Memberships
Valid June 1st - August 31st
Includes access to indoor and outdoor pools!
Fee:
Adults (18 - 64): $40 for Residents / $80 for Non-Residents
Children (0 - 17): $25 for Residents/ $50 for Non-Residents
Seniors/College (65+): $35 for Residents/ $70 for Non-Residents
Pool Rules to Know
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4th Annual Community Conversation: on Mental Health
Thursday, August 3, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Rockwell Park Amphitheater
Save the Date
We are looking mental health and wellness vendors to participate!
Interested? Please fill out this form.
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Pony League Baseball
Grades 8 - 11
June 11 - August 20, 2023
Page Park, Riley Field, & Muzzy Field
The Pony League season runs from June to August and consists of 15+ regular season games with each team making the playoffs. Teams will play 2 games a week and have at least 1 practice. Games are played on weekday evenings and occasionally during the day on weekends. Questions? Please contact League Director, Shawn Mirmina, at [email protected].
Learn More
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Summer Learn to Swim
Registration for Summer Learn to Swim opens on Monday, June 5th for Residents and Tuesday, June 6th for Non-Residents.
We appreciate your patience as we stagger registration to accommodate for level recommendations following the final Spring Learn to Swim session.
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Connecticut Recreational Trails Program Grant
On May 19, the City of Bristol received a Connecticut Recreational Trails Program Grant to fund planning and design of an accessible structured trail that provides a safe continuous connection between Rockwell Park/Muzzy Field to the West End neighborhood to Downtown. Mayor Caggiano lead a press conference at Muzzy Field in the West End neighborhood with State officials to announce the $320,000 Connecticut Recreational Trails Program grant has been awarded to Bristol! Read More
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Water Exercise Showcase
May 30 - June 5, 2023
One week of FREE 30-min demo water exercise classes May 30th - June 5th at the Dennis Malone Aquatics Center (325 Mix St.)! We are showcasing some of new class offerings. There is no registration required, no membership required, and this event is open to non-residents. Come experience what our facility has to offer! Check out the Schedule and Learn More
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All Heart Parks Advocate of the Year Awarded to Ellen Zoppo Sassu
Over the years so many community members have donated, volunteered their time, and contributed to making the Bristol park system one of the best in the state. BPRYCS is excited to present this year’s award to Former Mayor, Ellen Zoppo Sassu. Ellen reflected, “Bristol is so fortunate to have had so many benefactors over the last century and it is so important to invest and improve upon these assets,” said Zoppo-Sassu. “Parks are a quality of life indicator for the community and I am very proud of all of the accomplishments that we as a team were able to get done for future generations to enjoy, including the recent acquisition of Pigeon Hill off of Shrub Road.” On behalf of the community, thank you Ellen for being an All Heart Parks Advocate.
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Youth and Prevention Leaders Awards
On May 10th we celebrated the 31st Annual Youth and Prevention Leader Awards in partnership with the Bristol Youth Commission and Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together (BEST). We had the pleasure of recognizing over 230 kids from across Bristol for their exceptional service to the community! Congratulations to all! Groups recognized include:
- South Side School Community Club
- Chippens Hill Middle School Save Promise Club
- Chippens Hill Middle School Kids in the Middle
- West Bristol School Kids in the Middle
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Bristol Connecticut Police Department - Police Cadets
- Bristol Central High School Interact Club
- BEST Coalition Member of the Year - Sandy Kamens
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Our main office, located at 51 Hight Street, will be undergoing construction. Traffic flow and parking will be impacted. Community members are asked to use caution in the parking lot and when entering/exiting the building. Public parking is available along High Street and Bellevue Avenue. All offices will remain open and fully operational for the duration of the construction. We appreciate your cooperation. | | | |
City of Bristol
Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
51 High Street
Bristol, CT 06010
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