Glastonbury Parks and Recreation Department

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NOTICE: MyRec.com is now back up and running and our public website is now active. Registrations are now able to be proc...
09/13/2026

NOTICE: MyRec.com is now back up and running and our public website is now active. Registrations are now able to be processed. We thank you for your patience.

NOTICE: Please note that our registration software through MyRec is currently experiencing a system outage. Registration...
09/11/2026

NOTICE: Please note that our registration software through MyRec is currently experiencing a system outage. Registrations are unable to be processed at this time on the public side, or through the Department's management platform. Please check back for regular updates.

🚨DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE BOATHOUSE BBQ! 🚨The countdown is on to America’s 250th Birthday Bash, and there’s on...
09/11/2026

🚨DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE BOATHOUSE BBQ! 🚨

The countdown is on to America’s 250th Birthday Bash, and there’s only a short time left to grab your tickets for our exclusive 21+ Boathouse BBQ!

Join us from 4:30–6:30 p.m. before the drone show for an evening featuring:

🍖 BBQ dinner catered by MAX Catering & Events
🍹 Themed mocktails
🍸 Cash bar
🎶 DJ
📸 Photo booth
🚗 VIP parking for the entire event

🎟️ Tickets are limited and sales end September 21!

Come early, enjoy dinner and drinks, and then stick around for the incredible drone show and entertainment celebrating America’s 250th Birthday! 🎆

Don’t wait—get your tickets before they’re gone! Tickets can be purchased at: http://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30273

3 Amazing Events - all in one place this weekend! Check the flyer and organization socials/websites for specific dates a...
09/10/2026

3 Amazing Events - all in one place this weekend! Check the flyer and organization socials/websites for specific dates and times.

📍 Academy/Town Hall
2143 & 2155 Main Street, Glastonbury

BOOK SALE
Friends of the Welles-Turner Memorial Library
9:00 AM–4:00 PM

PLANT SALE
TALK- Truth in Action with Love & Kindness/Glastonbury Pollinator Pathway
9:00 AM until sold out

TOWN AND COMMUNITY TAG SALE
Town of Glastonbury CT
8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Come browse, shop, support local organizations, and take home something special!

Thanks to our Town and Community Tag Sale partners RSCO - Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office and D'Esopo Funeral Chapel

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! BECOME LIFEGUARD CERTIFIED! 🛟Time is running out to register for our upcoming American Red Cr...
09/10/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! BECOME LIFEGUARD CERTIFIED! 🛟

Time is running out to register for our upcoming American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course! If you’re ready to learn lifesaving skills and take the first step toward a rewarding job, don’t miss this opportunity! 🏊

📅 September 12, 13, 19 & 20

💰 $355 per participant

🎂 Participants must be at least 15 years old by the final day of class.

The course includes Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, and AED training.

🏊 Participants must successfully complete a prerequisite skills evaluation, including a 150-yard swim, 2-minute tread without using their arms, and a 10-pound brick retrieval.

📝 Register now before it’s too late!

For complete course details and registration information, visit: https://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29850

🛹 THE GLASTONBURY SKATE JAM IS THIS SATURDAY! 🛹Skateboarding lessons begin Saturday, September 19th, but first, join us ...
09/07/2026

🛹 THE GLASTONBURY SKATE JAM IS THIS SATURDAY! 🛹

Skateboarding lessons begin Saturday, September 19th, but first, join us for the Glastonbury Skate Jam THIS SATURDAY, September 12th, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.! 🎉

Come out for a fun morning of skateboarding, games, prizes, and more! 🛹🏆 If you're curious about our upcoming skateboarding lessons, this is the perfect opportunity to meet the instructor, ask questions, and learn more about the program!

🍕 Snacks and pizza will be available for purchase!

Plus, the Town-Wide Tag Sale will also be taking place, so there will be plenty happening throughout the day!

We hope to see you there!

MAKE YOUR AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY BASH EVEN MORE SPECIAL! Planning to join us for America’s 250th Birthday Bash on Sept...
09/04/2026

MAKE YOUR AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY BASH EVEN MORE SPECIAL!

Planning to join us for America’s 250th Birthday Bash on September 26? Make a night of it with our Boathouse BBQ! 🍖🎆

This exclusive 21+ reception takes place at the Boathouse from 4:30–6:30 p.m., right before the spectacular drone show!

Your ticket includes:
🍖 BBQ dinner catered by MAX Catering & Events
🍹 Themed mocktails
🍸 Cash bar
🎶 DJ
📸 Photo booth
🚗 VIP parking for the entire event

🎟️ Tickets are limited, and sales end September 21!

Celebrate 250 years of America with an unforgettable evening!

Tickets can be purchased at: http://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30273

🛟 YOUR LIFEGUARD JOURNEY STARTS HERE! 🛟There’s still time to register for our upcoming American Red Cross Lifeguarding C...
09/04/2026

🛟 YOUR LIFEGUARD JOURNEY STARTS HERE! 🛟

There’s still time to register for our upcoming American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course! Learn valuable lifesaving skills, gain certifications, and take the first step toward an exciting and rewarding job. 🏊

📅 September 12, 13, 19 & 20

💰 $355 per participant

🎂 Participants must be at least 15 years old by the final day of class.

The course includes certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, and AED training.

🏊 Participants must also successfully complete a prerequisite skills evaluation, including a 150-yard swim, a 2-minute tread without using their arms, and a 10-pound brick retrieval.

Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the skills and certifications needed to get started!

For complete course details and registration information, visit: https://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29850

🎃 SPOOKY SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! 👻Halloween is right around the corner, and the Glastonbury Parks & Recreation Department...
09/03/2026

🎃 SPOOKY SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! 👻

Halloween is right around the corner, and the Glastonbury Parks & Recreation Department is excited to host our very first Halloween House Decorating Contest! 🕷️🏠

Show off your spooky decorations, creepy spider webs, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and festive fall displays for a chance to earn the title of one of Glastonbury’s Spookiest Halloween Houses! 🎃🍂

🏆 Categories:
👻 Spookiest
🎃 Too Cute to Spook
🍂 Most Festive Fall
⭐ Fan Favorite

🎁 Prizes: First-place winners in each category will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

📝 Register by October 8, 2026 at https://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30271

Get creative, get spooky, and let the Halloween decorating begin! 🕸️🦇🎃

09/01/2026

Due to the ongoing rain & chance of afternoon thunderstorms we have decided to cancel today’s market.

See everyone next Tuesday 9.8, 3:30-6:30 for our final market day!

Address

2143 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT
06033

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18606527679

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