Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information. |
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GREETINGS,
Autumn has arrived! Some fall activities have begun and others including skating school and youth hockey will begin soon. Registration opens online next week for Girls Basketball and Co-ed Basketball for youth. In most cases, participation numbers are limited and additional 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.
To assist in keeping you healthy, the Greenwich Department of Health is offering Flu Clinics for the community on two occasions. Don't wait to get a vaccine!
The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is only open by appointment. That will change October 13. Most business can be done online. Office staff are available by email. Feel free to contact us. Both the Eastern and Western 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 for rent for meetings and public activities. No private parties for the time being. The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink has re-opened for rental groups and limited public sessions; more information is found below.
Best Regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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Updates on Recreation Facilities
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For complete information on the 2020-2021 skating season at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, download the 2020-2021 Rink Brochure. For a printer-friendly version of the brochure, click here.
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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink |
The skating rink is open for user groups. A limited public session schedule will run from September 20 to October 11, Sundays only from 2-4 p.m. The full Public Session Schedule begins Tuesday, October 13. For all rink activities, only one adult parent/guardian spectator will be admitted to the rink along with a child skater.
For all activities at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, many adjustments will be made as a result of COVID-19. Please be sure you carefully read all information prior to registering for a program or attending a public session. If you have additional questions, please call the rink at 203-531-8560.
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest |
Now that October is here, pick out the perfect pumpkin and get it all dressed up for the season! The Town is holding a virtual contest for the best decorated pumpkin, just in time for Halloween. Photo submissions for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest can be submitted through November 6. We wish to thank our event sponsor, Valley Pediatrics.
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The skatepark is now open weekdays from 3:30-6 p.m. and weekends from 12:30-6 p.m., weather permitting. Access to the skatepark is subject to the following rules. Aside from the normal safety equipment required for skaters, face masks are also required to be worn. Plus, there is a limit of 8 skaters in the park at one time. More information can be found here. |
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Adult Platform Tennis
Registration is open for membership to play Platform Tennis at the Loughlin Avenue courts. Adults can register for a three-month or six month season. A senior discount rate is available too. COVID-19 safety measures shall be in effect as necessary for all programs.
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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 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
The Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation was set up to receive donations, allowing the community citizens and businesses an avenue to donate to the Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation projects and programs. The foundation is a 509 (a)(1). |
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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 changes. The hotline phone # is updated before the website. |
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Greenwich Farmers Market
The Greenwich Farmers Market is open for the 2020 season each Saturday through November at the Horseneck Lane commuter lot at the corner of Arch Street. Hours for shoppers are from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. NO DOGS, please.
Due to the coronavirus, the following is required:
No more than two family members should come to the market. Social Distancing must be practiced. Customers must wear masks. Observe entrance and exit signs.
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Your cooperation is needed in order for the market to operate in a safe shopping environment. To pre-order from certain vendors and for important information, please visit their website.
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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 as soon as possible in advance of the event.
It is the Town of Greenwich’s policy to provide full, equal and nondiscriminatory access to its park facilities, beaches and recreation areas in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. The Town’s park facilities, beaches and recreation areas are open to all Town residents and other members of the general public admitted thereto in accordance with, and subject to, applicable state and federal laws, and ordinances, and regulations promulgated by the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Selectmen. It is the policy of the Town of Greenwich that all Town ordinances, regulations, policies and rules with respect to the Town’s park facilities, beaches and recreation areas are applied consistently without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, lawful source of income, mental retardation, mental disability or physical disability, including but not limited to blindness or deafness or any other legally protected classification.
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Greenwich Parks & Recreation | Recreation Division | 203-618-7649 | Recreation@greenwichct.org |
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