MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

August 2026

The Dennis Malone Aquatics Center (DMAC) will be closed from August 17th to August 23rd for annual maintenance. BPRYCS encourages community members to use the outdoors pools during this time. Page Pool and Rockwell Pool will remain open through August 23rd.

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Registration for Fall 2026 programs (beginning September - December 2026) opens on Tuesday, August 18th for Residents and Wednesday, August 19th for Non-Residents*.

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

*Learn to Swim Registration for Early Fall (September - November) opens on Tuesday, August 25th for Residents and Wednesday, August 26th for Non-Residents. Early Fall LTS registration will not begin until Summer LTS has ended and participants have received their level recommendations.

15th Annual Pooch Plunge

Monday, August 24th | 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Rockwell Park Pool

Why should humans have all the FUN? Join us for a doggy-only pool party! Bring your four-legged friends out for the 14th annual Pooch Plunge! Dogs must be accompanied by at least one adult. Admission to Pooch Plunge is $3.00 at the gate or registration online (includes canine and companions). Learn More

ONLY ONE CONCERT LEFT!

FREE Weekly Summer Concerts at Rockwell Park through August 11th!

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Outdoor Pools are open through

August 23rd!!

About the Pools (English)

Sobre las piscinas (Espanol)

Splash pads are open through Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2026)!

Splash Pads are open 11 AM - 7 PM daily and are free to use. Splash Pads are located at:

- Stocks Playground (218 Middle Street)

- Rockwell Park (63 Dutton Avenue)

- Page Park (649 King Street)

Learn More

Downtown Live

features national touring artists, music, dance, comedy, film, theater, and family shows! Doors open one hour before showtime. Tickets: $27 - $60. The Rockwell Theater is located at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS) at 70 Memorial Blvd., Bristol, CT, 06010. Concessions (including alcoholic beverages) are available to purchase at every show. Learn More 
 
 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Summer Camp is almost over already?!

There is just one more week of our Summer Fun Camps, Teen Adventure Camp, and Little Explorers Camp! Campers have enjoyed field trips, theme days, group games, swimming at the pool, making friends, exploring the outdoors, and so much more!

Dennis Malone Aquatics Center (DMAC)

Summer Schedules

The following schedules account for Little League East Region Tournament and parking interruptions:

As a reminder, the Daily Swim Fee increase will went into effect on July 1, 2026 and updated Membership Pricing will go into effect on September 1, 2026.

What's happening at Page Park?

Phase 2 of renovations is underway at Page Park! Construction has started on a centrally located great lawn area, new splash pad, new playground, pavilion access road, and parking lot. The lower parking lot is currently closed through July 10th. Please use caution in the area. DeWitt Page Park Road remains open through the park. Community members concerned about accessing the pool can use the Moody Street park entrance.

Visit the Parks Project Portal to Learn More

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!
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Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services

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Bristol, CT 06010

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