Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
The Parks and Recreation office at Town Hall, plus our Civic Centers will be closed Monday, February 15 in honor of President's Day. As a reminder, 2021 Residency must be verified before registering for any Recreation activity. Please take care of that prior to attempting to register for programs!
As of now, Connecticut is in Phase 2.1 of reopening; we manage our programs accordingly. Participation numbers are limited and safety precautions, such as wearing masks and social distancing, are required. In order to continue to successfully and safely operate, we need YOUR COOPERATION in following the rules. Should it be necessary for the Town to cancel any programs, refunds will be provided. Should you wish to withdraw from a program, the withdrawal policy is stated below.
The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. only. Most business can be done online. Office staff are available by email; feel free to contact us. Both the Eastern and Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Centers are closed to the general public, but they have resumed programming. Only those persons registered for programs, and no more than one parent/guardian per youth participant will be admitted to the Civic Centers. The buildings are available to rent for meetings and to rent for recreation activities. No private parties for the time being. The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is open. More information is found below.
Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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Spring Sports - Youth and Adults |
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Girls ages 7-8 may register for the Town's Girls Softball Junior Division. Greenwich Recreation also offers a Girls Softball program for girls ages 9 through 14. Registration is currently open online for residents who have verified residency for 2021. |
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Greenwich Recreation and the Greenwich Arts Council present the 9th annual Snow Sculpture Contest. Throughout this winter season, create your best snow sculpture and submit a photo for an opportunity to win a prize from Greenwich Parks and Recreation!
Photo submissions must be sent via e-mail to ptroiano@greenwichct.org and include: Title and picture of sculpture, full name(s) of sculptor(s), and home address. Contest is open to Greenwich residents only. |
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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink |
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The skating rink is open for public sessions. Additional public sessions may be added. For most rink activities, one adult parent/guardian spectator may be admitted to the rink along with a child skater. GHS hockey programs follow CIAC/FCIAC rules. Also, locker rooms are not available; skaters must come dressed to skate except for putting on their skates.
If you have additional questions, please call the rink at 203-531-8560.
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Public Session Reservations |
As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the ice is now limited to 40 skaters during a public session. Residents may secure a reservation and pay for their admission online at www.greenwichct.gov/webtrac. This is only available to residents and their family members. Guests and non-residents must wait in line at the rink if there is availability to skate. The reservation process for skaters is as follows:
- Reservations/registration opens at 8:00 a.m. the day prior to the desired session
- Registration closes an hour before the session starts, unless already full
- Residents sign into their household account at www.greenwichct.gov/webtrac
- Click the Dorothy Hamill Rink button
- Click Public Session tab; public sessions option will open
- The available option will be in green, add to cart. Choose the family members participating in skating, add to cart. Finish and pay.
- Please bring your receipt to the rink
- Skate rental purchase is available at the rink
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- COVID-19 regulations apply to all who enter
- Must wear a face mask at all times on and off the ice
- Must maintain social distance inside and on line outside the rink
- Spectators are limited to 1 adult per child skater
- Door will remain locked; building will open approximately 10 minutes prior to ice time
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- No holding spots in line allowed
- Absolutely no bags allowed; you must come dressed to skate, except for putting on your skates
- We offer skate rentals but no helmet rentals
- No re-entry if you leave the rink
- All other regular rink rules apply
- If you have additional questions, please call the rink at 203-531-8560
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Greenwich Community Gardens |
2021 sign-up days are happening ONLINE this year, from February 7 to 21. All information is available at the website www.greenwichcommunitygardens.org and the application forms will go live on February 7 at noon. They offer raised beds filled with organic soil and organic compost, as well as a dozen "Universal Access" plots at the Bible Street Garden that are tabletop height for those with limited mobility. The community gardens are outfitted with tools, wheelbarrows, composting systems, and rainwater collection. Gardeners are required to use non-GMO organic seeds and seedlings.. |
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A virtual boating course, which will qualify one for a CT Boating Certificate + PWC/Jet Ski, will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, please email GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com or call Susan Ryan at 203-998-1864. You may pre-register here.
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If you are interested in membership at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course for 2021, click here. For additional information on "The Griff", check out their website.
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Health Dept. News
Winter is the best time to test for radon. Discounted radon testing is available for both radon in well water and air through February. Read more here.
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Greenwich Seniors
Click here for the Greenwich Senior Center and their February 2021 edition of the Senior Newsletter. For additional information from the Commission on Aging, check out their website.
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Youth Program Scholarships
The Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to income eligible resident families for participation in youth activities. Scholarship applications must be submitted a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to the start of the program. |
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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 $15.00 administrative fee 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.
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Parks and Recreation Foundation
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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 where you can also sign up to get text alerts and/or emails notifying you of some program changes. 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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