MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

August 2024

Download the 2024 Fall Snapshot and plan ahead!

Fall 2024 Registration Opens:

Tuesday, August 20th for Residents

Wednesday, August 21st for Non-Residents.

As a reminder, registration begins at 12 PM (Noon).

We are excited to share that a new playground is coming to Federal Hill Green!

As part of the ongoing Upgrade Your Play campaign, the department is asking the community for their input on what that playground is going to look like.

Voting is open from Thursday, August 1st to Thursday, August 29th via the Parks Project Portal

Community members are encouraged to review proposed playground plans and renderings and then vote for their favorite design.  

Option 1

Option 2

VOTE NOW

Save the Date - Kern Park Opening!

Wednesday, August 21st

5:00 - 6:30 PM

Sims Road Entrance

Join us for the grand opening celebration of Kern Park! A ceremonial ribbon cutting will be head at the Sims Road entrance (parking available at 160 Ivy Drive) and will be followed by a tour of the park. New improvements include trail restoration, new trail system, educational signage and markers, reclaimed green space with pollinator gardens, and more. Kern Park was fully funded by the American Rescue Plan. Learn More

Bristol named Finalist for 2024 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management 

For the third year in a row, Bristol was selected as a finalist for the 2024 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management! The National Gold Medal Award is administered by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AARPA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association and is the nation's highest honor for park and recreation agencies.

As a finalist, Bristol is recognized as one of the top four agencies in the country serving populations 35,000 - 70,000 and will compete for the Grand Plaque Award to be announced in October at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA. In advance of October’s Award ceremony, BPRYCS created a 5-minute video highlighting the department’s core services and values. Read More

2024 Men's 18+ Spring League Champions:

Bristol Polish Club

Left to Right: Eric Kraemer, Stephen Bailey, Matt Humiston, Sean Lizon, Tylor Campbell, Jerry Cook, Ricky Nichols, Justin Trella, Matt Angelillo, Dan Frattaroli, Kyle Craven

2024 Men's 40-and-Over Spring League Champions:

Bristol Polish Club

Left to Right: Eric Kraemer, Jason Pheasant, Jeff Rodo, Gary McIntyre, Matt Humiston, Mark McCorrison, Sean Lizon, Jason Tomczak, Jason Aucoin, Gary Burdette, Paul Moore, Everett Weed, Erik Ciccarello, Ricky Gdovin, Justin Trella, DeJay Jolie

2024 Co-Ed Adult Volleyball Spring League Recreation Division Champions:

Dig Divas

Left to Right: Kadeem Richards, Caitlin Hildebrand, Kyle Hildebrand, Michele Hildebrand, Christian Hildebrand, Scott Larson, Audra Larson

2024 Co-Ed Adult Volleyball Spring League Competitive Division Champions:

Dream Team

Left to Right: Kade Van Linter, Bailey Wyrebek, JB Hillman, Angelika Hillman, Brandon Benson

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Downtown Live features an array of curated live entertainment from musical and dance performances, to comedy shows, education and lecture series, children's series, and more. Shows range in price from $25 to $45.

The Rockwell Theater is located inside the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS) at 70 Memorial Boulevard, Bristol, CT 06010.

Learn More

Chris Funk the Wonderist

Saturday, August 17th

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Chris Funk’s REDEFINING WONDER is an engaging and visceral multimedia experience that has audiences talking and scratching their heads for years to come. Finally, a MAGIC SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC! Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin, guitar, flute and more into his illusions. The live-feed camera and interactive videos bring audiences up onstage and into the action, delivering a show that family audiences can call their own. Learn More

Jimmy and the Parrots

Saturday, September 7th

7:00 - 9:00 PM

One of the most requested Jimmy Buffett cover bands in the country, Jimmy and the Parrots perform not only all the great Buffett songs you love, they also play new and classic rock ‘n roll, as well as outstanding original songs written by lead singer/guitarist Jimmy Maraventano. Their cover songs include favorites by the Beach Boys, Zac Brown, Jerry Jeff Walker, Harry Belafonte, and Bob Marley, among many others. The band truly appeals to all ages and all musical tastes. Learn More

Co-Ed Adult Volleyball League

Ages 18+

Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

August 8th - October 10th

Stocks Playground

Teams of 4-8 participants are invited to participate in either the Recreational or Competitive Division. Both leagues run for 10 weeks with the last week being a tournamentLearn More

Backyard Sports and Fitness Camp

Ages 8-12

Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

August 12th - 16th

Bristol Eastern High School

This program is meant to be an extension of a Physical Education class outside of school. This program encourages team building, while allowing participants to enjoy games like kickball, capture the flag, dodgeball and more! Learn More

Golf Lessons - BEGIN NEXT WEEK!

Ages 7+

Chris Cote's Golf Shop

Lessons:

  • Women Only - Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
  • Junior - Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Adult Novice - Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Learn More

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

The Dennis Malone Aquatics Center (DMAC) will be closed for Annual Summer Maintenance Sunday, August 11th through Sunday, August 18th. DMAC will Re-Open on Monday, August 19th.

Please note the upcoming changes to the Dennis Malone Aquatics Center (DMAC) Daily Swim Fees and Memberships. Increases went into effect on July 1st and updated Membership Pricing will be effective beginning September 1, 2024.

Download DMAC Pricing & Membership Fees

Learn More about Membership

The Outdoor Pools are open daily from 1:00 - 7:00 PM

The Outdoor Pools will close for the season on August 18th

Project Updates

Transformative projects are underway across the City of Bristol parks system. The new renovations and amenities provide increased access to high-quality parks for residents and community members. 

Parks Project Portal

In an effort to continue to increase transparency and community engagement, we are pleased to offer an interactive Parks Project Portal that provides residents access to up-to-date information on projects, presentations, and opportunity to provide real time feedback!

Visit the Park Project Portal 
Project Updates

City of Bristol

Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services

51 High Street

Bristol, CT 06010

www.BristolRec.com

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