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    Parks, Recreation and Trees
    Welcome to Sports and Recreation
    New Haven ParksClick here to view map of New Haven Public Pools and Splash PadsNew Haven Parks
    For information about Recreation Programs
    Contact Felicia at 203-946-8088 or click here to email

    | Basketball | Swimming | Football | Volleyball | Tennis | Special Events |

    Basketball Clinic
    Girls Ages 8-12 @ Troup School
    Boys Ages 8-12 @ King / Robinson
    October 5 until week of November 9
    Registration: begins Sep 17 and ends Sep 28
    Registration forms and flyers: www.cityofnewhaven.com/Parks/news/whatsnew.asp
    Swimming Lessons
    Lessons begin the week of October 8th
    Tuesdays and Thursdays Class
    Times: 4:00 - 4:45pm ~~~ 5:00 - 5:45pm 6:00 - 6:45pm ~~~ 7:00 - 7:45pm
    Session 1: Oct. 9th - Nov. 15th
    Session 2: Jan. 8th - Feb. 14th
    Session 3: April 23rd - May 30th
    Registration begins September 10, 2013
    Registration forms and flyers: www.cityofnewhaven.com/Parks/news/whatsnew.asp
    Open Swim
    John S. Martinez School - 100 James Street
    Wednesday: 5pm-8pm
    Saturdays: 10am-2pm
    James Hillhouse High School - 480 Sherman Parkway
    Thursday: 3:30pm-6:30pm and
    Saturday: 10am-1pm
    Click here for list of Pool Rules
    Flag Football
    Dates: 3rd week of Sep to the week before Thanksgiving
    Cost: $20 per child for the program
    Ages 5-6 play @Martinez Saturdays 9:00-12:00pm
    Ages 7-9 play @Troup Tues and Thurs 4:30-7:30pm
    Ages 10-12 play @King/Robinson Mon and Wed 4:30-7:30pm
    Registration: Begins Sep 3 and ends Sep 21
    Registration forms and flyers: www.cityofnewhaven.com/Parks/news/whatsnew.asp
    Adult Coed Volleyball
    This league that is slightly competitive and a good form of exercise.
    Teams are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Schedules are made according to number teams entered.
    Tennis
    Coming in Spring of 2013
    Other Upcoming Events

    logobugHalloween Costume Extravaganza: Friday, October 26, 5:30 - 10:30 pm
               at Edgewood Ranger Station
    logobugHoliday Tree Lighting: December 6, 4:00 - 8:00 pm on New Haven Green
               incliuding Arts & Crafts Activities and Pictures with Santa
    logobugSchool Vacation Camps: February 19-22 and April 15-19
    logobugEaster Egg Hunt: Saturdy March 23, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
               (rain date: Saturday, March 30)

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    The New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees provides a host of physical and non-traditional activities geared to promote health and well-being for families and individuals through recreational activities. Our goal is to promote a healthy, safe, fun-filled environment that encourages a lifetime of wellness.

    Recreation

    Community Recreation, Outdoor Adventure, and Ranger Programs try to create an opportunity for youth and adults to succeed through participation. For more information, go to the related links above.






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