PARKS AND RECREATION


2008 Holiday Decorating Contest	Children’s Holiday Festival

870-3520
870-3525 - Fax
120 South Street
Vernon, CT 06066
Bruce Dinnie, Director
Steve Krajewski, Assistant Director

Office Hours: 8:30a.m.- 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday
Phone: (860) 870-3520
Fax: (860) 870-3525

PDFs Available for Download
Rails-to-Trail Maps and Descriptions (9MB PDF)
2007 Fall Brochure (HTML)	2007 Fall Brochure (PDF)
2008 Winter Brochure (HTML)	2008 Winter Brochure (PDF)
2008 Summer Brochure (HTML)	2008 Summer Brochure (PDF)
2008 Fall Brochure (HTML)	2008 Fall Brochure (PDF)
Registration Form (PDF)	R.E.K. After School Program
Vernon Greenways Volunteer	Berkshire Ski Medical Form - NEW!
Part-time employment application (PDF)

Bruce Dinnie, Director of Parks and Recreation
Steve Krajewski, Assistant Director
Bruce Watt, Recreation Supervisor
Amy Locandro, Recreation Supervisor
Diane Garnelis, Administrative Assistant
David Bower, Parks Supervisor

Parks and Recreation Department
Project Update- July 11, 2008

Park Improvement Projects Completed

The Town of Vernon Parks and Recreation Department has recently completed installation of basketball hoops at Legion Field located on Reagan Road and Center 375 on Route 30. We have also installed new picnic grills at Dart Hill Park, Valley Falls Park and Henry Park. Improvements are part of the towns program to utilize town facilities for the local “Stayvacations” program.

The Central Park gardens have also been completed in downtown Rockville and look gorgeous, take a ride and see the beauty in the new gardens.

Community Pool:

Community Pool filter system has been completed.

Henry Park:

Horowitz Pool Bathhouse repairs is under way and is expected to be completed in September 2008.

Trails/Vernon Greenways/ Parks

Vernon Depot Trail Grant is in progress.
Rockville Downtown Trail Grant is in progress

Rental Facilities

All rental facilities are up and ready for rent. If you would like information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 870-3520.
Camp Newhoca Pavilion and Recreation Hall
Henry Park Picnic Grove
Valley Falls Pavilion

Vernon Parks and Rec: The benefits are endless
BY STEVE KRAJEWSKI Assistant Director

Vernon Parks and Recreation For information call 870-3520 This class is open to children ages 4-7 years old. Get your child interested in being fit, and exercise in this fun-filled class. The class will learn proper stretching techniques, basic aerobic activities , running drills and much more. Tuesdays, April 22 - May 27 6 - 6:45 p.m. Teen Center Residents: $30, Non-Residents : $35 This program is designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Taught by the Performing Arts Program , children will learn theater games, concentration exercises, basic voice and speech, imagination play and more. This is a 7 - week program. Wednesdays, April 23 - June 4 K -2 : 4:15-5 p.m. 3-6 : 5:05-6 p.m. Vernon Teen Center Fee: $95 To register, call 1-866-650-584 . Register on line at www.PerformingArtsPrograms .biz This American Red Cross course provides individuals, ages 11-15 , with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; and first aid. Participants must attend all classes to receive certification . April 21, 23 and 28 5:30 - 8 p.m. Vernon Teen Center
Residents: $60, Non-Residents : $65

The Vernon Parks and Recreation Dept. will be sponsoring a track program for boys and girls in grades K-8 . This program has track meets with neighboring towns, which requires you to transport your child to and from those towns. NOTE: Meets typically occur every other Wednesday. ATTENTION : We are looking for an assistant coach for this program. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department for details. Tuesdays & Thursdays Date: TBA (anticipating April 15) 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Rockville High School Track Fee: $25 per child; $45 per family The Parks and Recreation Dept. proudly sponsors a fun evening for the entire family. Bring your family and friends to enjoy pizza and refreshments at the Vernon Teen Center, followed by a big screen movie in the gymnasium. Bring blankets and chairs for the movie . Thursday, April 24 “Bee Movie” 6:30 p.m. - Pizza & Refreshments 7:15 p.m. - Movie Starts Center 375 Residents: $1, Non-Residents : $6 An instructional, coed program, that teaches the fundamentals of baseball to young players using a variety of fun drills and activities designed to develop skills and a love for the game. Art Wheelock and the Rockville High coaches and players provide instruction and discuss the importance of having fun and good sportsmanship. The program meets for six weeks. Class size is limited . Deadline is April 11. Activity #2107 Section A Who: Coed, Ages 5 - 8 When: Saturdays, April 19 - May 24 Time : 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Where: RHS Baseball Field FEE: Residents: $40, Non-Res : $45 P&R is accepting new teams that are interested in participating in the Vernon Adult Softball League. Games are played Monday through Friday at Henry Park and Community Field. Entrance fee is $800, any questions please call. The 5th annual Town of Vernon Comedy Night, featuring two comedians, will take place on Fri., May 16, at 7 p.m., at the Elks Carriage House, 9 North Park St.

The cost is $25 per person, which includes appetizers from Stop and Shop. Max DJ Service will provide music. Seating will be 10 to a table, and a cash bar will be available. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the P&R office. All proceeds will go towards the July in the Sky Fireworks.