Youth Basketball League

Register at The Parks & Recreation office located at 720 Edgewood Avenue New Haven, 06515 Between the hours of 9:00-4:30. Registration Ends November 25th * $20.00 per participant *

For more information contact: Felicia Shashinka at 203-946-8088
Visit the Parks Website for more info and Registration Form.

Info Links to Parks Website:

Sports & Recreation:
Basketball, Community Recreation
 
Ranger Programs
East Rock
Edgewood
Lighthouse Point
Barnard Center
Complete Listing: check the Parks calendar
 
Flyers & Registration Forms
What's New Downloads Page

Open Schools Program 2011-2012

Community Recreation will be starting November 8, 2011 in the following locations.

Please check with the Building Supervisor in your area to get times and activities in your neighborhood ** PLEASE NOTE: No Programs will operate on school vacations and inclement weather
For more Program information please check our website:www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks.

Walker Ice Skating Rink

Ralph E. Walker Ice Rink located at 1080 State Street in New Haven.

CardioSkate™ offers a 50 minute workout that will elevate your heart rate and tone muscle through interval training on the ice. Participant must know who to skate forward, stop and feel comfortable on the ice. Gloves are required for all skaters and light dumbbells (3-5lbs.) are optional. Members of the Elm City Skating Club meet for group lessons every Saturday.

WeSkate™ members of the Elm City Skating Club - New Haven meet for group lessons at the Ralph E. Walker Ice Rink. Students will be grouped by age and skill level, although some classes may be combined. Each class consists of a 30 minute lesson and 20 minute practice session.

Lil’ Elm Skating Club - Your tot (3 - 5yrs.) can learn to skate! Classes consists of a 20 minute group lesson and 30 minute practice / on-ice games. Members of the Elm City Skating Club meet for group lessons every Wednesday at Walker Ice Rink from 3:30pm - 4:20pm. All skaters must wear gloves, helmet and loose fit clothing.

For more information, schedules and stick times for adults, visit the Walker Rink webpage.

November Hiking Series

Judge's Cave Hike
Join us for a hike from the West Rock Nature Center to Judge's Cave in West Rock Ridge State Park. Learn about the geological history of the ridge and the story about how the cave got it's name. Bring a snack, water and comfortable clothing. Ages: 5+.
Saturday, November 5, 9:30- 11:30 am
Saturday, November 5, 1:30- 3:30 pm

Fullmoon Hike
Join the New Haven Park Rangers for a fullmoon hike on East Rock Park. Please bring flashlight or headlamp. A limited number of both will be available for use. Ages: 11 +
Wednesday, November 9, 12:30, 5:30 - 7:30 pm - East Rock Park Ranger Station

After-School Nature Hike
Take a hike with a New Haven Park Ranger through Edgewood Park. Ages: 10 - 14
Monday, November 14, 2011, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Monday, November 21, 2011, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
New Haven Parks Administration Office, 720 Edgewood Ave

Information: Call or email Ranger Joe Milone
Phone: 203-946-6559
Email: jmilone@newhavenct.net
Registration: Parks Administration Office

2011-2012 Winter Tennis Programs

Pee Wee Program
This program is designed for children in PRE-K and Kindergarten (ages 4-5) and are a half hour in length. Through games and targeted lessons, the participants will be able to control a ball and hit over the net with instructor support.

Little Champs Program
This program is designed for children in first through fourth grade (ages 6-10) and are one hour in length. Utilizing the QuickStart format, the participant quickly is learning to rally the ball over the net and playing games.

Beginner Clinics
This program is designed for youth in fifth through eighth grade (ages 11-13) and are one hour in length. Each hour long clinic will focus on a specific stroke; incorporating footwork drills and games to give the player the tools to begin to play competitive tennis in Jr. Team Tennis or on their middle school team.

High School Beginner Clinic
This program is designed for the new high school player and is four hours over two consecitive weekends. Clinic will focus on a basic strokes; incorporating footwork drills and games to give the player the tools to begin to play competitive tennis on their high school team.

For more information visit the Parks website at: www.cityofnewhaven/Parks

November Park Ranger Public Programs

East Rock Programs

Registration for programs is requested by the Park Ranger Staff for planning purposes. Contact us at 946-6086 for directions, more information, and to register for these programs. Parks monthly program calendar is available on the Parks website at: www.cityofnewhaven/Parks

The Trowbridge Environmental Center is located on the corner of Cold Spring & Orange Streets, opposite Wilbur Cross High School.

Barnard Nature Center Programs

Pre-registration for programs is requested by the Park Ranger Staff for planning purposes. Contact us at (203) 691-3539 directions, more information, and to register for these programs. The ranger program calendar is available on the web at: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks/

The Barnard Nature Center is located on the corner Route 34 and Ella T Grasso Boulevard. The park entrance is located on Route 34

Edgewood Farmers Market

Sundays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Become a Friend of Edgewood Park Farmers Market
At the Edgewood Park Farmers' Market, stop by the CitySeed table to sign up for Friends of the Market! For a $25 donation, you will receive a Friends of the Market card that provides you with great discounts from vendors every week throughout the season. Card sales directly support CitySeed farmers' market operations!

Food Runners CT will be at the Edgewood Farmers Market this year. They are a non-profit group which organizes volunteers to pick up our farmer's surplus food and delivers it to the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen. Please consider volunteering one Sunday. Review the New Haven schedule for more information.

For a full market schedule, visit the CitySeed website