April 2025

From the Parks & Rec Office

April showers May have to hold off this spring since Woodbury is hosting many exciting events and programs! April alone hosts both the Egg Hunt and Earth Day with Memorial Day and our Summer Concerts right around the corner! All the information is available on our website. Click here to see what we've got planned!


To answer some of the questions we've received, we wanted to provide an update specific to the Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony that is experiencing some changes this year and here's why:


NEW DATE! The 2025 parade will take place on Saturday instead of Sunday. We have seen a consistent decrease in attendance for this event for many years. Instead of canceling a town tradition, we are looking to revitalize the event to once again see family participation.


NEW TIME! We receive feedback each year that people would attend if the parade were in the morning. This was not an option in the past since the parade was on a Sunday, so we took this opportunity to recognize the feedback from the community and make a change.


NEW FINISH! Generally the parade concludes at Cannon Green for a Memorial Ceremony. This ceremony is always quite moving full of many heartfelt speeches, military appropriate traditions, and serves as an important reminder for why the "holiday" exists. However, the parade participants generally withdraw from the area, the traffic resumes and the few that remain can barely hear the solemn words being spoken. Therefore, the 2025 parade will conclude at Hollow Park with a military appropriate temporary monument in place. The annual ceremony will still take place with hopefully a crowd in attendance, and voices booming in the quiet park environment.


Volunteers have organized a picnic that will begin after the ceremony concludes, with many exciting details like free food, live music and community collaboration for the holiday weekend. Live music will be played by the 102nd Army Band. Picnic flyer with details below!


CT's Largest Earth Day event held here in Woodbury is on the 27th!


We still need volunteers for Earth Day! If you'd like to participate in Connecticut's largest Earth Day event, there's plenty of opportunity. Please call or email us at RecInfo@woodburyct.org. Don't want to volunteer? That's fine! Still plan to join us at Hollow Park to partake in the many exhibits, activities, tours, entertainment and so much more - ALL FREE! Many food & product vendors also available for purchase. More event details included below.


The planning SEEDS are PLANTED and the SPRING calendar is ready to BLOOM! With warm temperatures around the corner the schedule is only GROWING! Follow us on Facebook and reach out with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in the park soon!


Woodbury Parks & Recreation Team

(203) 263-3113

Woodbury Parks & Recreation

www.woodburyparksandrec.org

Parks & Recreation Office located at: 7 Mountain Road, Woodbury

๏ปฟParks and Rec Programs

  • New! Basketball Advanced Skills Clinic 8th - 11th Grade Girls
  • Ballet for Young Dancers
  • Disc Golf Clinic
  • Golf Lessons
  • Line Dancing
  • Horseback Riding Lessons and Camp
  • Mr. K's After School Programs
  • Viola and Violin Lessons
  • Drop-In Men's 30+ Basketball
  • Sculpt & Tone Functional Training
  • Tai Chi & Qigong
  • Yoga Teacher Training
  • Drop-In Volleyball for Adults
  • Athletic Flow Yoga
  • Kripalu Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation
  • Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
  • Zumba


For more information and to register visit www.woodburyparksandrec.org.

๏ปฟThree Rivers Restoration Project:

๐น๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘œ๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Ž ๐‘ฆ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ, ๐‘ค๐‘’โ€™๐‘ฃ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘ค๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘–๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ง๐‘’ ๐‘Ž ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘˜ ๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘’ ๐‘…๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘  ๐‘ƒ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘˜ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘‘๐‘Ž๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘”๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘Ž 2023 ๐‘“๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘‘. ๐‘Š๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘’๐‘ฅ๐‘๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘›๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘ƒโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘’ 1 ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘—๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก! ๐‘Š๐‘’ ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘ก ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘˜ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘’ ๐‘…๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘  ๐ด๐‘‘-๐ป๐‘œ๐‘ ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘š๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘’ ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘–๐‘Ÿ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ข๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘ ๐‘ข๐‘๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘–๐‘›-๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘‘๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘  ๐‘“๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘š ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘”๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘–๐‘ง๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘ , ๐‘ƒ๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ข๐‘” ๐‘…๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Š๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ โ„Ž๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›, ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฃ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘š๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›, ๐ผ๐‘›๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘Š๐‘’๐‘ก๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘  & ๐ฟ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘ˆ๐‘ ๐‘’, ๐ธ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘กโ„Ž ๐‘‡๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ , T๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘ก ๐‘†๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘’๐‘  ๐‘…๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘…๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐ป๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘‰๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ฆ ๐ด๐‘ ๐‘ ๐‘œ๐‘๐‘–๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›.


๐‘ƒ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘’ ๐‘Ž ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘˜ ๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ข๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘“๐‘ข๐‘™ ๐‘ ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘’๐‘˜๐‘’๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘’ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘‘๐‘ฆ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘“๐‘ข๐‘™ ๐‘’๐‘“๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘๐‘ฆ ๐‘…๐‘œ๐‘๐‘˜๐‘ฆ ๐‘…๐‘–๐‘‘๐‘”๐‘’ ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘ ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘”๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ โ„Ž๐‘’๐‘™๐‘๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘๐‘’๐‘”๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘  ๐‘—๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ฆ ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘˜ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘‘ โ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘กโ„Ž. ๐‘ƒ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘›๐‘œ๐‘ก๐‘’ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘”๐‘›๐‘Ž๐‘”๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘ค ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘š๐‘’ ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘Ž ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘’๐‘‘๐‘  ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘”๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘š๐‘–๐‘›๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’.


๐Š๐ฎ๐๐จ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐จ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ž๐!

WP&R Instructor Highlight:


Say Hello to Adam Tilbe:


Adam, the founder of Vital Energy Integrative Wellness, has been studying and teaching martial arts for over 20 years. Over that time, he has been very fortunate to receive private instruction in the Arts of Shaolin Kempo, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong from some of the most respected Masters in the United States and China. In 2022 he was recognized as a Master (Sifu) by his teachers. Since 2004, Adam has traveled to China on several occasions to train directly with the monks at the Shaolin temple.  In 2008 & 2018 he had the honor of performing for Abbot Shi Yonxin at the Shaolin Temple.  


With years of experience helping others improve balance, flexibility, and mindfulness, Adam began teaching Tai Chi with Woodbury Parks and Rec in 2019. His classes provide a welcoming environment for all skill levels. His approach blends traditional techniques with practical applications, making Tai Chi an accessible and effective practice for enhancing overall well-being.

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โ€œAdamโ€™s Tai Chi class is fun, relaxing, and great for balance and mindfulness. Highly recommended!โ€

Woodbury Parks & Recreation Summer Camp


We are accepting applications for Camp Counselors and CITs! Applications can be found here: Town of Woodbury


We are also searching for a Summer Camp Director! The application for that position can be found here:

Town of Woodbury SCD


Below are some important dates and information regarding Summer Camp registration:

Park & Rec Upcoming Events๏ปฟ

2025 Earth Day Celebration

Woodbury Earth Day is Connecticutโ€™s largest and longest-running Earth Day celebration. Organized by Woodbury Parks & Recreation along with a team of dedicated volunteers, this beloved event brings together local businesses, organizations, and residents with the goal of uniting the community around sustainability, environmental education, and local pride.

 

This yearโ€™s 31st annual Earth Day Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th, from 11am-4pm, at Hollow Park. The event promises a day filled with enriching activities, entertainment, and opportunities to learn about sustainability. With a vibrant lineup of attractions, this yearโ€™s celebration is set to be the most memorable yet.

 

Attendees can look forward to a variety of engaging features for all ages, including:

 

A special Guest Appearance by NBC Connecticut StormTracker Meteorologist Steve Glazier; his enthusiasm for both meteorology and the environment will make him a great addition to our Earth Day event.

 

Live Musical Performances throughout the day by local rising star Greg Mattson.

 

This yearโ€™s Master of Ceremonies will be Woodbury firefighter Dave Lambert, who brings his energy and passion for community to the event.

 

Vendor Showcase: A vast array of vendors offering eco-friendly products, artisan crafts, and sustainable initiatives, offering attendees the chance to support local businesses committed to environmental stewardship.

 

Guided Adult Activities and Talks: Educational workshops and discussions will be hosted by experts in environmental conservation, providing valuable insights and practical tips for sustainable living.

 

Childrenโ€™s Area: A dedicated space will cater to the youngest attendees, offering interactive activities, games, and educational exhibits to inspire the next generation of environmental advocates.

 

Sustainable Style: Introducing a unique concept, the event will again this year feature a free clothing shop called Sustainable Style, offering eco-friendly fashion choices to attendees looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

 

Craft Beer, Craft cocktails and Culinary Delights: Woodbury Brewing Company will be on hand to quench the thirst of attendees with their locally brewed beers. An array of food trucks will be serving delicious, sustainable cuisine.

 

 Entrance to the Woodbury Earth Day celebration is free and open to the public. We welcome individuals and families from across the region to join in the festivities! Mark your calendars and come be a part of this momentous occasion!

 

For more information and updates, please visit www.woodburyearthday.org .

 

2025 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony 5.24.25

From our friends at Woodbury Ambulance

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