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Tod's Point Sailing School will open for the 2023 Season on Saturday, May 27th Offering:
Sailboat Rentals
Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals
Private Lessons - Please Call to Schedule
New Apparel for 2023
Scheduled Classes Begin:
Adult Sailing - June 3rd
Junior Sailing - June 12th
Weekday morning Women’s Sailing Courses beginning
June 12th and June 13th
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Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
WE MAKE YOUR FREE TIME, FUN TIME!
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GREETINGS,
While spring is in full swing, the unofficial start of summer is right around the corner. In addition to the Memorial Day 5K and 1/2 mile races, which are sponsored by Hagerty this year, the Memorial Day Parade is taking place on Monday, May 29.
Online registration for residents continues for Music and Art Camp, Tennis Clinics, and other activities. Some sections of activities are already full. To avoid an increase in day camp rates, residents must register prior to June 1. If your children participate in youth sports, the National Alliance for Youth Sports has helpful resources for you. More details on these and other programs are found below. For a list of town-wide special events in May and June, click here.
Many employment opportunities for spring and summer recreation positions are posted. Positions include: Head Swim Instructor and Swim Instructor, Umpires for Youth Softball, Music & Art Camp staff, Camp Counselors, Skatepark Instructor/Guards, Tennis Monitors and Tennis Instructors, to name a few.
The office will be closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. 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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| Memorial Day Parade |
The Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 29 beginning at 9 a.m. from Sound Beach Avenue to Binney Park. If you plan to attend the parade, please take note of these safety practices:
- For safety concerns, NO candy will be thrown out to the children along the parade route.
- As per State law, any children 15 years old or younger in or on a box or regular bike must wear a helmet, otherwise they may not participate.
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| Jim Fixx Memorial Day 5K Race and Kids Half Mile Fun Run |
This is the 59th running of the Greenwich Memorial Day races. Online registration is open for both the 5K Race and Kids Half Mile Fun Run on Monday, May 29.
The 5K race starts on Greenwich Avenue at the intersection of East Elm Street. The course runs through streets in Central Greenwich, including Bruce Park, and finishes on the track by Havemeyer Field behind Town Hall. The kids half mile run starts and finishes on the track following the 5K race. For additional details on fees, awards, number pick-up and more, download the flyer.
Thank you to our sponsor Hagerty! |
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| Greenwich Recreation is hosting Outdoor Movie Nights at BWGCC on Mondays, July 17 and August 7. Join us for Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile on July 17. Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, and snacks! Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:45 p.m. |
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| Save the dates for upcoming programs, such as Fireworks on Saturday, July 1. Our summer concerts at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park will be held on Wednesday evenings in July and August. View the Summer Concert Series selection. The Sandblast sandcastle competition is scheduled for Saturday, July 8. |
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| Music and Art Camp is a specialized program for children who completed grades 3 through 8. Morning music sections include strings and band. The Young Artist section in the morning is full. Afternoon art is only for those in morning music. |
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| Summer Day Camps |
Camp Withdrawal Policy
When one chooses to withdraw from a day camp including Kamp Kairphree, Adventurers, or Music and Art, there are NO refunds. Requests for full credit (100%) of fee paid, less a $15 administrative fee per section, will be considered prior to June 1. June 1 or after, only half credit (50% of fee paid) will be considered. Once camp begins, the credit will also be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the program when the credit is requested.
Kamp Kairphree is full.
Adventurers Camp is full. |
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| Skatepark Activities |
As of April 1, hours of operation are weekdays 3:30 - 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, Sundays, and public school holidays 12:30 - 7 p.m. Download information on hours and fees. For skatepark rules and details on having a birthday party, visit the skatepark webpage.
Online registration for Summer Ramp Camps and Clinics continues. Clinics will help young skaters learn park etiquette and basic techniques such as drop-ins and ollies in a safe and fun atmosphere. |
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Tennis & Swim Lessons
Registration for summer activities is open online. We are offering Tennis Clinic Instruction for youth as young as 4 years old through adult. Clinics are held four days per week. There are eight one-week sessions at Bruce Park tennis courts. Online reservations for tennis courts began April 10.
Group Swim Lessons will be held at the Town pool at Byram Park. Lessons are held four days per week. There are three two-week sessions. You may register your child for one, two, or all three sessions of lessons. |
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Summer Baseball is a recreational league which incorporates fun, teamwork, and good sportsmanship while learning the game. There are three divisions for ages 6 through 12 years.
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Sports Greenwich is a community program for children and youth with special needs. Beginning in May, a soccer program will be held at North Street School field and a tennis program held at Central Middle School courts. For more details, please email them directly at adaptivesportsgreenwich@gmail.com |
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If you are as passionate about the healthy and safe participation of children in youth sports as we are, sign up to receive Sporting Kid Live. Sporting Kid Live is a National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) resource helping coaches, parents and administrators provide the best youth sports experiences for children.
NAYS has so much helpful information, training, and resources for coaches and parents. To learn about coach training and membership click here. For directions to access sport specific coaches training, read more. |
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| Get your training for FREE through the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation's NAYS membership. |
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Adult Activities
Tennis Clinic Instruction is available for adults, as well as youth. All tennis instruction is held at Bruce Park. There are evening and morning sections available for beginner and intermediate tennis players. There are eight one-week sessions which are held Monday- Thursday with a rain date of Friday. Online registration continues.
Prior to participating in an activity or reserving a court for tennis or pickleball play, please be familiar with Court Information and Rules.
Except for drop-in pickleball at BWGCC, all summer pickleball programs are full. |
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Tennis / Pickleball Pass and
Court Reservations
The reservation system for tennis and pickleball courts is open online as of April 10.The OnePass with a Tennis / Pickleball option is required for all "in season" play on all Town courts, excluding platform tennis courts. Courts may only be reserved by Tennis / Pickleball Pass holders. To obtain a OnePass or to purchase a Tennis / Pickleball Pass, sign in to your household account. Court reservation instructions are included with the purchase of a Tennis / Pickleball Pass. For additional information including location and types of courts, visit our website. |
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Withdrawal Policy for Recreation Activities
other than Day Camps
Credit requests for recreation program registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the program. 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 a program after it has begun, the credit will be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the program 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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| I encourage you to contact me at 860-240-8585 or by email at Hector.Arzeno@cga.ct.gov or visit my state web page at: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/Arzeno any time with your opinion on pending legislation, ideas for enhancing State Government, or if assistance is needed navigating any issues with state agencies. |
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Sincerely,
Hector Arzeno
State Representative |
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