Vernon Park and Recreation Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

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

2008 Winter Brochure (PDF)
Registration Form (PDF)
Vernon Greenways Volunteer

For general questions e-mail Parks & Recreation
Bruce Dinnie, Director of Parks and Recreation
Steve Krajewski, Assistant Director
Amy Skrzyniarz, Recreation Supervisor
Bruce Watt, Recreation Supervisor
David Bower, Parks Supervisor
Diane Garnelis, Administrative Assistant

Town of Vernon
Parks and Recreation Department
Project Update- March 10, 2008

Community Pool:
The Community Pool has a new filter system being installed. The expected date of completion is May 1, 2008.

Henry Park:
Repairs to the bathhouse and curtain drain are expected to begin in April. The completion date for both projects is June 1, 2008.
Plans for reseeding, fertilizing, and field repair are to take place in the spring. Projects will be completed for opening day of spring sports.
The Henry Park office is working on being credit card accessible and having the capability to register on-line. Collaboration between the Recreation Department and Data processing has taken place to move forward on these projects.

Showmobile:
The Showmobile was renovated during the winter. The Showmobile will be ready for the Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series and the R.D.A.’s concert in Rockville.

Trials/Vernon Greenways/ Parks
Vernon Greenway link has been added to the Town of Vernon website.
The Town of Vernon’s Trail Maps have been converted into word format and is ready to be added to the Town’s website.

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.