June 28, 2024

Dan Walczewski, Recreation Superintendent

Allie Cirrincione, Recreation Leader

Kyle Raum, Recreation Leader

(914) 631-8347

recreation@tarrytowngov.com

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A Message from Rec Staff

Photo courtesy of Jeff Weiss-2023 fireworks show

We are embarking on our busy season. Join us at Pierson Park for the below events:


  • June 27th-August 29th: Summer Concert Thursdays


  • July 4th: Fireworks display & Celebration


  • July 13th: Acting Shakespeare-Inside America's Wilderness


Keep reading our biweekly newsletter for our up to date listings on programs/events.


HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!



Featured Event

Independence Day Fireworks

Thursday, July 4th

RAIN DATE: July 5th

The Village of Tarrytown is hosting its annual fireworks display to CELEBRATE Independence Day! Fireworks are set to begin at dark. KickStart Charlie is honoring the stage with another electric performance. Keeping the kids entertained? Try face painting, bouncy castle and glitter tattoos! Confirmed food vendors that will surely get you craving for MORE: Wanna Empanada, Cousins Maine Lobster, Crazy Taco-Mex, Wrapper's Delight, Mostly Dough Mobile Pizza, Crispin Dopamine, Duck Donuts & Jimmy's Soft Serve.



It is STRONGLY recommended that you take the train into Tarrytown due to expected HEAVY traffic.

Photo (left) courtesy of KickStart Charlie from 2023 Fireworks display in

Pierson Park.

If visiting from outside of Tarrytown, taking the train is the best way to get to Pierson Park due to limited parking and traffic congestion in the immediate area. Vehicular access to our riverfront will be limited from approximately 6:45 PM through the conclusion of the fireworks display.


The following municipalities will NOT be having fireworks displays on July 4th. Parking is expected to be available at the Metro North stations in:

  • Croton-on-Hudson
  • Hastings-on-Hudson
  • Ossining
  • Yonkers


Please be sure to follow all posted parking regulations.

Program Spotlight

Abrakadoodle After-School Camps

Click Here to Register

Beach Party Art Camp:


July 15th-July 19th, 3pm-5:30pm


Get ready for some wet and sandy fun! Create underwater inspired art, such as sand & shell designs, AND MORE!


Pirate Island Art Camp:


July 22nd-July 26th, 3pm-5:30pm


Come aboard! We are setting sail for Pirate Island. Our sailors will create pirate ships, sand castles, sea monsters, AND MORE!


Let your inspiration take you on a water adventure...

Gratitude for One Nun's Years of Service

Sister Florence Reilly celebrates her 70th Jubilee

"I am full of gratitude...To all the people who have touched my life in the past 90 years; THANK YOU!" - Sister Flo

"Sister Flo" has served for the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary for 70 years! She has devoted her ministry to teaching and has spent many years in Zimbabwe lending her compassion and support to the community.


She has been an active member of the Tarrytown Seniors since 2020. She served as Assistant Treasurer on the Executive Board of the Tarrytown Seniors for 2 years. In honor of her service to both the seniors and the convent, the Executive Board surprised Sister Flo with a celebration luncheon, see picture left.


Thank you Sister Flo for all that you do for the Tarrytown Seniors, community and humanity.

Coming to you on the Summer Stage

Summer concert kickoff on Thursday, June 27th with El Fuego Band. Performing next, Kickstart Charlie on July 4th.

Click Here to reserve your spot for Acting Shakespeare

What's cookin'?

Farmer's Kitchen w/ Fiddleheads Cooking Studio

Starting in August for a few select dates, Farmer's Kitchen is opening its "doors" for cooking instruction to little chefs.


During the TaSH Farmers Market, our little chefs will "shop" in the market, pick up fresh produce and learn how to cook a preselected recipe. The final step, little chefs will be able to sample their tasty creations and take a copy of the recipe home.


Chop, dice or slice...cut to perfection.

Click on the above image to view more information.

Click Here to Register

En Garde!

Fencing w/ Cloak & Dagger Fencing Club

Pret? Allez! (Ready? Go!)


It's more than just Renaissance Faires and Medieval tv shows...If you would like to learn the ins and outs of fencing or brush up on old skills, parry away. 


Fencing lessons are for children & pre-teens. Classes will begin on July 6th at the Cloak & Dagger Fencing Club location in Dobbs Ferry.


Now lunge!

Click on the above image to view more information.

Click Here to Register

Summer Camp

The countdown has begun...

3 days until CAMP opens on July 1st!


Registration for the full season of camp AND session 1 is closed.


Registration for Session 2 will remain open until Sunday, July 7th.

When registering, please be prepared to upload copies of your child's immunization records. These records MUST be SIGNED or STAMPED by your child's physician.

For additional camp info, including tuition rates and the camp calendar, visit our camp website at https://www.tarrytownny.gov/camp

Click Here to register for Camp

Summer Programming

After Camps, Mini Camps & Summer Programming

Making a SPLASH

Olympic Night at the Pool

More pool member perks!


Dive into the Olympic Spirit! Join us for an Olympic-themed pool party.


Watch the Games: Cheer on your favorite athletes on the big screen.

Swim Relays: Kids and adults can compete in exciting swim relays.

Water Polo: Feeling competitive? Water polo games for both kids and adults.

Win Gold: Participate and have a chance to win a medal for your swimming feats.

DJ & Fun: Dance and celebrate to the tunes of DJ Trackstar!


All ages welcome. Come for the competition, stay for the fun!


For additional pool info, including membership fees and programs/events, visit our pool website at https://www.tarrytownny.gov/pool

Click Here to register for Pool

Better than the Beach...

Happy 248th Birthday, America!

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