August 31, 2022
Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,

Summer is almost wrapped up; our summer programming concludes with fireworks this coming weekend. Registration for many fall activities is open online for residents. September 1 is the opening day for online registration for Youth Basketball Clinics and a Beginner and Low-intermediate level pickleball program. September 5 is the opening day for online registration for Fall Skating School and Youth Hockey programs. We are still hiring staff for several programs including field hockey and soccer instructors.

Coming soon we will have information on our Adult Basketball League and Halloween Happenings. For information on Special Events scheduled for September and October around town, click here.

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. The office is CLOSED Monday, September 5 for Labor 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.

Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
New Dates for Fireworks
The fireworks displays originally scheduled for July 2 have been rescheduled. Shows will be held on Saturday, September 3 at both Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. The approximate times will be 7:55 p.m. at Binney Park and 8:20 p.m. at Greenwich Point Park. These times are adjusted for earlier sunset. Read more information on Greenwich Point and Binney Park.

In the event of rain on September 3, there will be one (1) display on Sunday, September 4 at Greenwich Point Park only. This display would start at 8 p.m.
Thanks to our sponsor,
Darcars Automotive Group!
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Always Supervise Children in and Around Water
  • Drowning is fast and silent. It can happen in a little as 20-60 seconds. If a child is missing, always check the pool first.
  • Drowning kills more kids 1-4 years old than anything else except birth defects.
  • For each child <15 years old who dies from drowning in a pool, 10 more receive ED care for submersion-related injuries.
  • Nonfatal drowning can cause brain damage including memory problems, learning disabilities, long-term disability.
  • If recreating in a body of water where there is no lifeguard present, make sure YOU know what to do in case of an emergency!
Youth Scholarships
If you need financial assistance for your child to participate in a Recreation activity, we can help. Greenwich Parks and Recreation has established a youth scholarship program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit our website page Youth Scholarships.
Fall Youth Sports
Greenwich residents may register online for the following fall programs for youth:
Field Hockey is a co-ed program for Grades 1-8 and will be held at Cos Cob Park synthetic turf field on Sundays, primarily.

Soccer is a co-ed program for youth 3-9 years old and will be held on Saturdays at Cos Cob Park synthetic turf field. Many sections are full. Only sections for ages 3 and 5 are still available.

Registration opens online September 1 for youth basketball clinics. The Girls Basketball Clinic is for grades K through 2, and is held at the International School of Dundee (ISD). Co-ed Basketball Clinics are available for grades K through 4. Some are held at ISD and some held at Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center.
Bendheim Western Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich

Drop-in Pickleball will be held at BWGCC this fall beginning September 20 for different levels of play on separate days. Please make sure you only attend the level of play which is suited to your skills.


Open gym time is available according to specific rules. Visit the open gym schedule for the current month. For additional information about facility programs and rental information, read our brochure.
Single Entry Ticket Sales

The Eastern Greenwich Civic Center is now closed to the public for demolition and construction.

With the closure of the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, single entry tickets will be sold at the Cos Cob Dockmaster Office, 94 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT. Wednesday and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. They will also be sold online. For more information about passes and sales, please visit: our website here.
The Greenwich Skatepark located at the foot of Arch Street is open through November. For hours and fees, click here. Download the park's rules and regulations. As a reminder, youth scholarships are available for clinics, ramp camp, and monthly admissions. Hold your child's next birthday party at the skatepark!
Community Programs Promoted by Parks and Recreation

The Greenwich Farmers Market, located at the Horseneck Commuter Lot on the corner of Arch Street will be held each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 19.

Tod's Point Sailing School, located at Greenwich Point Park really is a school. The US Sailing Certified Instructors make sure you have plenty of fun while you learn.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink Opening Soon
Registration for the Fall Session of Skating School and for Youth Hockey programs begins online for residents on September 5. Public sessions begin in October; download the Public Session Schedule. On certain dates, the rink offers Stick and Puck Sessions. For more detailed information on rink policies, programs, and fees, check out the 2022-2023 Rink Brochure. Private organizations can rent available ice time; email Recreation Supervisor Rich Ernye.
Fall Adult Activities
Online registration opened July 1 for fall programs. An Adult Volleyball League will be held on weeknights at BWGCC for residents ages 18 and older and employees of businesses in the Town of Greenwich.

Online registration opens on September 1 for Fall Outdoor Pickleball for Beginners and Low-intermediate level players. Our other fall pickleball programs including clinics for beginners and play for intermediate and advanced players are all full.

Platform Tennis Membership is required for those who wish to play paddle tennis on the platform courts. You may register for a 3-month membership or a full season of 6 months.
Pickleball & Tennis Court Reservations
Mobile pickleball nets have recently been placed at Byram Park courts and Western Middle School courts. Make sure you unlock the wheels prior to moving the nets and re-lock them after moving the nets.

Now that school is in session, the courts located at Greenwich Public Schools are only available after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends.
The tennis and pickleball court reservation system is still open. To reserve a court, click here. Tennis passes are required for all "in season" play on Town tennis courts, which includes playing pickleball on tennis or pickleball courts. The Tennis season runs May to November. Courts are only available to tennis pass holders.

Pickleball lines are painted on Loughlin Avenue, Western Middle School, and one court at Byram Park. Mobile pickleball nets are placed at some courts with lines, but others you must bring your own. We have additional nets on order. Regulation pickleball courts are located at Christiano Park. Get a new or renew your Season Tennis Pass here.
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.
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 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.
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
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.