Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
We are pleased to announce that the full schedule of our Summer Concert Series will be back to normal in 2021, beginning tonight (weather permitting)!. In celebration of Independence Day, the Town will also be hosting Fireworks. Registration for summer activities continues, although some sections are already full. Registration for fall pickleball programs is now open online. Read below for more detailed information on all programs.
The Greenwich Department of Health has important information to share regarding extreme heat. Although most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted by the State, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued recommendations for Connecticut residents. DPH has just issued updated guidance for the 2021 Summer sports season. Greenwich Recreation will follow DPH recommendations for our activities.
The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office at Town Hall and our Civic Centers are closed Monday, July 5 in celebration of Independence Day. 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. Both the Eastern and Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Centers are open for programs. They are available to rent for meetings and to rent for recreation activities. Private parties are limited. BWGCC has resumed open gym time according to specific rules. The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is available for turf rental.
Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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There will be two Fireworks Shows in Greenwich, the first on Saturday, July 3rd and the second on Monday, July 5th. Both shows will be held at Greenwich Point Park and each will begin at approximately 9:10 p.m. Normal rules for entry to Greenwich Point will be in effect. For the complete press release, click here.
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The 2021 Summer Concert Series will be back at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Binney Park, and on the Island Beach Ferry. The first concert will be the Bob Button Band on Wednesday, June 30 at Binney Park. The remaining Wednesday night concerts will be at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. The rain date is the next Thursday. |
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Fall Pickleball for Adults |
We have quite a few opportunities for pickleball play this fall. Adults who are interested in learning how to play can register for a 5-week Instructional Clinic. Those who already know how to play may register for Fall Outdoor Pickleball at Loughlin Avenue Courts. For those who prefer to play pickleball indoors, you may register to play indoors at Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center or at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. EGCC is only for intermediate to advanced level players. BWGCC has a separate time slot for beginners and low-intermediate players. |
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GHS Courts Closed
We regret to inform you that the tennis courts at Greenwich High School will be closed for the summer as a result of the Cardinal Stadium construction project and the field remediation project. Please make your reservation at one of the many other courts at Town parks and public schools.
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Tennis Reservations
by phone at 203-622-6210 and
Reservations may be made 24 hours in advance; please bring your reservation receipt to the court. For information and court rules, click here. Check out the Town website's tennis page .
Tennis Lessons
Check out the 2021 Summer Schedule for youth and adult tennis clinic instruction at the Bruce Park Tennis Courts. Additionally, we will be offering ninety-minute Adult Tennis Lessons in the evening at Eastern Civic Center courts over a two-week period in July. Registration for all tennis lessons is open online for residents. Limited room remains in clinics. |
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Registration continues online for Summer Swim Lessons. Lessons are for youth ages 4 and up and will be held at the Greenwich Town Pool in Byram Park. There will be four sessions of group classes which will run Monday through Thursday (with a rain date of Friday) for two consecutive weeks. The first session which begins the week of June 28 is full. Register for session two, three, or four. Private lessons will also be available during the same time periods. |
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Admission Must be Purchased Online
CLOSED SUNDAY, JULY 4
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Both daily and monthly fees for the Greenwich Skatepark are ONLY available online at greenwichct.gov/webtrac. The skatepark is open weekends from 12:30-7 p.m. and is also open weekdays from 3:30 - 7 p.m. Download the schedule of hours and fees. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party at the skatepark, click here.
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Dorothy Hamill Rink Turf Available for Rent
The ice has melted and turf has been laid down. The rink may be rented for sports activities. For more information on rates and availability, click here. To rent the turf, contact Rink Manager, Rich Ernye
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Scholarships Available for Camps and other Youth Programs
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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New Members are welcome at the Western Greenwich Civic Center Weight Club located at 449 Pemberwick Road in the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The weight club has free weights and machines to get the job done. Contact Denny at wgweightclub@gmail.com for more information and to join the club. |
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Held at Binney Park
in cooperation with Parks & Rec.
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Greenwich Farmers' Market
The Greenwich Farmers' Market is held at the commuter lot on the corner of Arch Street and Horseneck Lane. Each Saturday through November, you may shop between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please follow all market rules including NO PETS.
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Greenwich Seniors
Click here for the Greenwich Senior Center and their latest edition of the Senior Newsletter. For additional information from the Commission on Aging, check out their 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 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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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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