Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
Greenwich Recreation has already kicked off the holiday season. Last weekend we held Brunch with Santa and tomorrow is our Annual Tree Lighting at Town Hall. The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is accepting registration for the Winter Session of Skating School online. Lessons begin in January. For a list of community events in December click here. More details on these and other topics, such as our holiday food drive and photo contest are found below. Sorry, but Holiday Happenings & Movie Night on Dec. 9 is SOLD OUT; tickets are required.
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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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
Register for Winter Skating School
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Winter Skating School registration continues online for Greenwich residents. Do not delay, as sections will fill. Registration closes Dec. 29 or when sections are full. Residents may also register online for Hamill Hockey. Hamill Hockey is an exciting new program for skaters ages 5-18, offering 5 different level classes for beginners through elite hockey players. This program is offering skill-based and developmental classes for those interested in pursuing the sport, or those who are looking for additional hockey practice to accelerate the progress of their skills. Hockey has already begun; fees are not pro-rated.
The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is open for public sessions. For more details on public sessions, stick and puck sessions, private lessons, and more, download the 2023-2024 Hamill Rink Brochure.
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Annual Tree Lighting,
Photo Contest
We have several holiday programs on the calendar. Friday, Dec. 1 is our Annual Tree Lighting at Town Hall, beginning at 4 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Allegra Dance and Greenwich A cappella; plus Santa Claus and friends will be visiting.
Dec. 1 is also the beginning of our Holiday Photo Contest which runs through Dec. 15. Submit a photo showing your favorite part of the holidays in Greenwich and you'll be entered for a chance to win a holiday prize package.
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Food Drive & Snow Sculpture Contest
From Nov. 26 - Dec. 16, Greenwich Recreation is once again hosting a Holiday Food Drive to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor. Collection bins are set up at Parks and Recreation at Town Hall, BWGCC, and the Dorothy Hamill Rink. Donations of fresh fruit and vegetables can also be made online.
Greenwich Recreation is also again hosting a Snow Sculpture Contest. Throughout the winter season, create your best snow sculpture and submit a photo for a chance to win a prize from Greenwich Parks & Recreation. The deadline to submit photos is Friday, March 1, 2024.
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Tennis and Pickleball Reservations | |
The Director of Parks and Recreation has decided to extend the reservation system for tennis and pickleball courts through Dec. 10, 2023. A few nets will remain up over the winter season for tennis or pickleball play only when the weather and court conditions permit. Nets will be at Bruce Park, Binney Park, Loughlin Ave., Christiano Park, and Eastern Greenwich Civic Center.
Skatepark Activities
The Greenwich Skatepark is CLOSED for the season. It will reopen sometime in March, depending on weather conditions.
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Withdrawal Policy for Recreation Activities
other than Day Camps
Credit requests for recreation activity registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the activity. 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 an activity after it has begun, the credit will be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the activity 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 demetria.nelson@greenwichct.org
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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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