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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
March 2025
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Spring Learn To Swim Registration - Mark your Calendar
Spring Learn to Swim (LTS) registration opens at 12PM on Tuesday, March 18th for Residents and Wednesday, March 19th for Non-Residents.
Spring LTS registration does not begin until Winter LTS has ended and participants have received their level recommendations. Prior to registration, be sure to visit BristolRec.com to review LTS level descriptions or call the pool at (860) 584-3837 to schedule a swim test!
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April Vacation Climbing Camp at Pine Lake Adventure Park
Grades 5-8
Monday, April 14th - Thursday, April 17th
Pine Lake Adventure Park (100 Birch St.)
An immersive experience designed to challenge campers of all skill and comfort levels, fostering both physical and emotional growth through a variety of exciting activities and lessons. Throughout the week, campers will engage in a combination of low and high elements at PLAP, offering opportunities to push personal boundaries, improve physical endurance, and have fun. Learn More
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April Vacation Camp (Grades 1-6)
Grades 1-6
Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th
Rockwell Park - Mrs. Rockwell's Pavilion
Spend your spring break in the parks! We're excited to offer our popular April Vacation Camp again this Spring - enjoy field trips, crafts, group activities and games. Weather permitting, time is spent indoors and outdoors with both free time and organized activities and play. Kids will enjoy the break from school while staying engaged and active. Learn More
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We are seeking nominations for the 32nd Annual Youth and Prevention Leaders Awards!
BPRYCS is teaming up with the Mayor's Office and Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together (BEST) to recognize youth who have given exceptional service to the Bristol community. Nominations will be accepted for any Bristol youth and/or youth group that have made a meaningful contribution to their school, a service agency, and/or the community. Nominations accepted for Elementary through High School age youth. Award recipients will be honored in front of friends, family, and neighbors at an annual ceremony held at Muzzy Field in May. Learn More
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Luck O' the Lap
Monday, March 17th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Dennis Malone Aquatics Center
Test your luck! Participants will receive a raffle ticket for every 200 yards they swim. The more you swim, the more chances to win! T-shirt included for all participants. Learn More
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Sat., April 12th - Wed., April 16th
Ages 15+
Dennis Malone Aquatics Facility
This is an official certification class that follows the newest American Red Cross Lifeguard Training curriculum. Participants will learn the fundamentals of water safety, CPR/First Aid and lifeguard skills for responding to emergency situations in and around the water. The course will feature both classroom style lectures, video and in water skill training.
BPRYCS has an immediate year round and seasonal Lifeguard positions available for those who successfully certify. Learn More
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HIRING - Summer 2025
Complete the Seasonal Employment Application below and return it to the BPRYCS Office located at 51 High Street, Bristol, CT 06010.
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Complete the online Ropes Course Facilitator Application below:
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Summer 2025 - Important Dates:
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Tuesday, April 8th - Summer program and event opportunities will be posted to BristolRec.com
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Tuesday, April 29th - Summer Registration opens to residents at 12PM
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Wednesday, April 30th - Registration for non-residents opens at 12PM with the exception of Summer Camps, which will open to non-residents on Tuesday, May 6th.
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Tuesday, June 3rd - Summer Learn to Swim Registration Opens to residents.
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Wednesday, June 4th - Summer Learn to Swim Registration Opens to non-residents.
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All Heart Parks Advocate of the Year Award- Seeking Nominations!
The City of Bristol is celebrating its third All Heart Parks Advocate of the Year Award. Mayor Caggiano, BPRYCS, and the Board of Park Commissioners will be recognizing a volunteer(s) in the community that has made significant contributions to improving the quality of the Bristol park system. The award recipient will be honored at the Board of Park Commissioners Meeting on May 21, 2025 at Bristol City Hall. The deadline for nominations is March 31, 2025. Learn More and Nominate
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NEW - Adult Wiffle Ball League
April 14th - June 26th
Weekdays
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The season will run from the week of April 14th through the week of June 23 (10 weeks of regular season, plus a week of playoffs). Each team is guaranteed 20 games and all teams make the double-elimination playoffs. Each team will play one doubleheader every week of the season - 6:30pm start time. Games will be played on Monday-Thursday evenings at Mix Street and/or Casey Field in Bristol. The league will do its best to accommodate scheduling requests. Learn More
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Tennis Lessons
Tennis Program is designed to cater to players of all ages and skill levels, from young beginners to experienced adults.
- Pee Wee Tennis (Ages 4-5)
- Little Tennis (Ages 6-7)
- Youth Beginner Tennis (Ages 8-12)
- Youth Intermediate/Advanced Tennis (Ages 8-12)
- Teenage Tennis (Ages 13-17)
- Adult Tennis (Ages 18+)
With a focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and a love for the game, our program offers specialized classes for each age group to ensure every player receives the attention and training they need. Learn More
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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 | | | |
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Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Sunday, March 9th | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. Learn More
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Comedy Night with Tammy Pescatelli, Shaquana Cochran and Jordan Karl
Saturday, March 15th | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today, Tammy Pescatelli brings a brassy sexiness coupled with a bold voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences – holding her own on the topics of sports, television, dating, and family life all while using a tongue-in-cheek humor style. Learn More
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Charlotte's Web
Saturday, April 12th | 3:00 - 4:15 PM
A classic brought to life! Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. Learn More
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Marty O’Reilly with special guest, Sean Rowe
Saturday, April 19th | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Marty O’Reilly’s music is a dream. It feels familiar, but at the same time unchartered. His songs sound bluesy but not blues, folk but not folk, soulful but not soul. Marty’s voice is beautiful and unique, his lyrics stark yet lush over gritty electrified guitar, melding beautifully into genre-defying music within the vast definitions of Americana. Learn More
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Pony League Baseball Program Looking for Sponsors
The BPRYCS Pony League is an annual summer league running from June to August for boys in 7th-10th grade. The league includes 15+ regular season games and playoffs. All games occur in Bristol at Page Park, Riley Field (at Seymour Park), or Muzzy Field. The league is made up of primarily Bristol residents and coached by volunteers. BPRYCS has been able to keep the cost affordable for families over the years, with registration at just $75 for the entire season -- which covers league fees, umpire fees, t-shirt/hat, team equipment, etc.
In an effort to not raise the registration fee for families, BPRYCS and League Director Shawn Mirmina are looking for community members/businesses who may be willing to sponsor a team with a $500 donation. We have 6 teams so we are looking for 6 sponsors. A sponsor's name will go on the back of a team's shirt, and sponsors will be recognized throughout the season in weekly league emails sent to families, and then again at the end of our season before the championship game at Muzzy Field in mid-August. If any local individuals or businesses are interested in sponsoring a Pony League team for this upcoming season, please reach out to Pony League Director, Shawn Mirmina at shawnmirmina@bristolk12.org.
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We are proud to present the 2024 Annual Report showcasing the impacts and accomplishments of Bristol's Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services over the past year. | | |
We are proud to present the 2024 Annual Report showcasing the impacts and accomplishments of Bristol's Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services over the past year. | | | |
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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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City of Bristol
Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
51 High Street
Bristol, CT 06010
www.BristolRec.com
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