Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/tag/parks-rec/)
Greenwich’s gas leaf blower ban will start the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, impacting commercial landscapers, residents and both Parks & Rec and DPW. On Thursday, DPW commissioner Jim Michel and Parks and Rec director Joe Siciliano issued a joint statement with plans to respond to the lack of town funding to purchase electric leaf blower equipment for their departments. Continue Reading →
“We are aware that the Connecticut Department of Public Health has said there will be unhealthy levels of air quality, today, Friday June 30, and we are urging residents to take care of themselves and be cautious. However, we do not anticipate as of now that this will have an impact on the Saturday, July 1 fireworks shows.” Continue Reading →
Have you taken the ferry out to Island Beach yet this season? As it’s one of our favorite summer activities, we’ve put together some up-to-date info about how to visit Island Beach, what to expect once you’re out there and some other insider tips like overnight camping, Cruise to Nowhere dates and Dixieland Jazz Band Concerts on the Sound dates. Continue Reading →
The race at Tod’s Point will start at 8:00am on Saturday, July 30. Sign up today. Continue Reading →
The popular family-friendly event features carnival rides, games of chance, pizza fritta, live music and dancing, a beer garden and much more. Continue Reading →
At meeting after meeting, Byram residents said they did not want a large new facility in the middle of the park, bifurcating the green space. Meanwhile most of the rink user committee members emphasized the goal of not losing a season of ice. Continue Reading →
Registration for spring activities will begin on February 1 for various activities, including co-ed youth t-ball and small fry baseball, boys junior baseball, girls softball, group swimming lessons, Mighty Mites soccer, and skateboard clinics. Continue Reading →
Greenwich residents must verify their residency prior to applying for beach passes. Continue Reading →
Wondering where the programs in the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center (EGCC) will go when the building is demolished this winter? Continue Reading →
We will be providing ferry service to Great Captain Island on the days and times below, weather permitting. Continue Reading →