Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the holidays with family and friends. Now that 2024 is here, you may request residency verification through existing Town records. Greenwich residents need to verify residency for 2024 prior to registering for any Recreation activities. Registration for spring activities will open on February 1. Registration for the 2024-2025 Cos Cob Community Preschool will open on January 15.
Information on preschool, ice skating, the Snow Sculpture Contest, tree recycling, and activities at Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center are found below.
The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is CLOSED Monday, January 15 in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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. 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
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Food Drive
Recreation Supervisors Andrew Karen and Lea Clark, along with friend Rudolph (middle of picture) delivered non-perishable food to Neighbor to Neighbor, The food was collected at Town Hall, the Parks and Recreation Office, the Hamill Skating Rink and Bendheim Western Civic Center. In addition, an online food drive raised 401 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables for N2N. If you missed the Department of Parks and Recreation food drive but still want to help, visit the N2N website
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Photo Contest Winner
Above is a photo which shows "Gramma and Liza's first look at our holiday lights" outside their home in Greenwich. The winning holiday photo was submitted by Megan Cutler. Congratulations Megan!
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Greenwich Town Skating Competition which will take place Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink. Detailed information is found in the Skating Competition Brochure. Applications must be completed online through EntryEeze by January 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is open for public sessions. For details on public sessions, stick and puck sessions, private lessons, and more, download the 2023-2024 Rink Brochure.
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2024 Skating Competition
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Cos Cob Community Preschool
54 Bible Street, Cos Cob
This preschool program, licensed by the State of CT, is for children who are 3 years-old by September 1, 2024, 4 year-olds, and children turning 5 after September 1, 2024. The preschool mission is to provide a safe, happy, fun-loving environment in which children can learn and grow. Children must be fully toilet-trained when they begin preschool. Families may enroll children for three, four, or five days per week. Registration opens online January 15.
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Snow Sculpture Contest
Greenwich Recreation is again hosting a Snow Sculpture Contest. Throughout the winter season, create your best snow sculpture and submit a photo for a chance to win a prize from Greenwich Parks & Recreation. The contest is open only to Greenwich residents and the deadline to submit photos is Friday, March 1, 2024
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Christmas Tree Recycling
The Department of Parks & Recreation will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling from December 26 to January 31. All trees to be recycled must be undecorated (remove all ornaments, tinsel, lights, tree stand, etc...). The Parks & Trees Division recycles the trees by chipping them. The wood chips can be used as mulch or compost. Click here for tree collection sites.
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Withdrawal Policy for Recreation Activities
other than Day Camps
Credit requests for recreation activity registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the activity. There is a $20 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 an activity after it has begun, the credit will be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the activity when the withdrawal is requested.
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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. 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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