September 30, 2022
Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,

Registration for fall activities continues on a limited basis, as some activity sections are already full. We are hiring staff for several programs including soccer instructors, basketball instructors, basketball score keepers, a part-time Recreation Coordinator to assist with all programs, and a part-time Custodial Aide for BWGCC.

Registration opened September 26 for Halloween Happenings. Registration for the 2022-2023 Adult Basketball League opens October 1. More details on both programs are found below. For information on Special Events scheduled for October to December 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 will be CLOSED Monday, October 10 for Columbus 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
Halloween Happenings
Greenwich Recreation hosts Halloween Happenings at BWGCC on Friday, October 28. Come in costume! All children with tickets will receive a candy/treat bag. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Entertainment will be provided. Registration opened online Monday, September 26. Advanced reservations/tickets are required. Limited space is available at 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m.
halloween party
Greenwich Skatepark

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!
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
Registration for the Fall Session of Skating School and for Youth Hockey programs is open online for residents. Registration for Skating School closes October 7 or prior if the section is full. Public sessions begin this weekend October 1-2; 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. For ice time available in October, click here.
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. This is limited to 16 players and Greenwich residents will receive priority.


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.
Girls Basketball
Registration continues for youth Girls Basketball clinics. The Girls Basketball Clinic is for grades K through 2, and is held at the International School of Dundee (ISD). Limited spots remain.
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/Winter Adult Activities
The 2022-2023 Adult Basketball League will begin in early December. Registration Opens October 1. To register a team, fill out the registration card (page 2 of flyer) and either mail it or drop it off at the Parks and Recreation Office along with the $400 entry fee and $380 forfeit bond. Their will be a Resident Division, 40+ Resident Division, and Corporate Division. Entry fees and forfeit bond are due November 1; rosters are due November 18.

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. A discounted membership for seniors is also available. Register online.
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.

When 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, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 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.