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General Information
The Department of Parks and Recreation is comprised of a team of recreation professionals
who provide high quality leisure opportunities. The team fosters a sense of community spirit and
civic responsibility through the use and preservation of the Town's natural resources
for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
The Department of Parks and Recreation was established on January 9, 1971, by a home-rule
amendment approved by the Representative Town Meeting on April 27, 1970. The Department reports to
the First Selectman.
The primary responsibilities of the Department is to provide leadership, planning and direction in identifying, implementing and administering the finance, personnel, areas and facilities that are made available for leisure services. The primary objective of the Department, in cooperation with other private and public agencies and departments, is to create wholesome and beneficial use of leisure for all Greenwich residents through recreational opportunities in our parks, programs, and facilities.
Recreation Division
- Superintendent: Peter J. Mandras, Jr
- Telephone: (203) 622-7830
- Fax: (203) 622-6494
- E-Mail: parksandrecreation@greenwichct.org
- Location: Town Hall, Second Floor
- Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)
- Customer Service Desk: Open from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
The Recreation Division is responsible for the implementation and supervision of both
active and passive recreation programs and leisure programs. The Division has several operating
segments including Organized Recreation, Senior Services and Specialized Recreational Facilities.
American With Disabilities Act
The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to accessibility for individuals with
disabilities and strives to provide equal, integrated participation in all programs, activities and services.
The department's policy is to reasonably accommodate all qualified program applications in accordance
with the 1960 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Marine and Facility Operations Division
- Superintendent: Jeffrey Freidag
- Telephone: (203) 618-7651
- Fax: (203) 622-6494
- E-Mail: parksandrecreation@greenwichct.org
- Location: Town Hall, Second Floor
- Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)
- Customer Service Desk: Open from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
The Marine and Facility Operations Division is accountable and responsible for all municipal beaches,
ferry services, off-shore islands, boating facilities, harbors, use of and traffic in the waters of Long Island Sound
and elsewhere, subject to the jurisdiction of the Town of Greenwich.
The division is responsible for the planning, construction, development, service, maintenance,
alterations, repair and storage of all physical properties under the control of the Department of
Parks and Recreation.
Parks and Trees Division
- Superintendent: Bruce Spaman
- Telephone: (203) 622-7824
- Fax: (203) 622-6494
- E-Mail: parksandrecreation@greenwichct.org
- Location: Town Hall, Second Floor
- Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)
- Customer Service Desk: Open from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
The Parks and Trees Division is charged with the maintenance of all parks, playgrounds, traffic circles, cemeteries, roadside trees, and public grounds under the jurisdiction of other departments of the Town as well as Greenwich Point, Island Beach, and Captain's Island which is under the management of the Marine and Facility Operations Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Services offered by this Division:
- Maintain all Town parks as well as fire stations, libraries, passive natural park preserves, traffic islands and abandoned cemeteries
- Removal of leaves, ice, snow and maintenance of all recreation areas
- Provide quality grounds maintenance service, including landscaping, of all park playgrounds
- Planting of sidewalk containers plus hanging baskets
- Care and maintenance of all trees on public property and Town roadsides and enforcement of state and local laws in connection with trees and plantings on Town properties
Griffith E. Harris Golf Course
- Operations Manager: David D'Andrea
- General Information: (203) 531-7200
- Fax: (203) 531-9137
- Location: 1323 King Street, Greenwich, Connecticut
- Starter (for reservations): 531-8253
- Superintendent: (203) 531-1096
- Pro Shop: (203) 531-7261
- Restaurant: (203) 531-1138
The only municipal golf course for the use of Greenwich residents and their guests.
The facility has 18 holes (par 71), driving range, pro shop, restaurant and locker facilities.
Season is mid-March through mid-December, weather permitting. Membership cards are required.
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Department Information
Fields & Facilities Schedule
Recreation
· Athletic Field Rentals/Permits
· Playgrounds & Parks
· Ice Skating Rink
· Skate Park
· Youth & Adult Programs
· Summer Camps
· Tennis
· Cos Cob Preschool
· League Standings & Schedules
· Scholarships
· Special Events/Concerts
Facilities/Rentals/Programs
· Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
· Western Greenwich Civic Ctr.
· Neighborhood Community Ctrs.
Marine & Facilities Operations
· Boating Suggestions
· Boating & Marinas
· Ferry Schedule
· Park/Beach Passes
· Beach Closures
· Great Captain's Island
· Island Beach
· Byram Beach/Pool
· Greenwich Point
· Boater User Group
· Commercial Marina Vendor
Parks & Trees
· Parks & Playgrounds
· Park Permits/Group Outings
· Overnight Camping
· Tree Hearing Notices
· Historic Landscape Report
Griffith E. Harris Golf Course
· Golf Course Status
· Notices
· Course Description
· Greens Fees
· Membership
· New Member Golf Application
· Tee Time - Reservations
Advance Reservations
Same Day Reservations
· No Show Policy
· Monthly Schedule
· Golf User Group
Board Information
· Board of Parks & Recreation
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