The Parks Division which is an integral part of the Department’s Division of
Field Operations is responsible for maintaining nearly 200 acres of park land
and other open space areas throughout Town including: 18 ball fields, 15 tennis
and basketball courts, 7 playgrounds, and 8 passive or natural areas. Some of
the Town’s critical open spaces include Peter’s Rock, Hansen Park and Spring
Road.
The Department’s Parks Division maintains the
Town’s Central Block and the Town cemeteries and
assists with snow removal and deicing efforts as
well as curbside leaf collection and removal. This
division also provides assistance to other Town
departments and support to Community Services
and Recreation programs, affiliated sports leagues
and special events held at the various Town Parks.
Park |
Activities |
Carina
Park
Carina Road/South Ave. |
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Tennis
|
G. Carl Veith
Memorial Park
Broadway |
|
Chapman-Sinoway
Upper State Street |
- Fishing
- Hiking/Walking Trails
- Picnic Area
|
Forest Grove
Park
Park/Allen Road |
|
Gateway/Orchard
Hill
Bassett Road |
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
|
John Grover
Wyman Park
Blakeslee Ave. |
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground/Playscape
|
Julius
M. Hansen Park
Rimmon/Patten Sheffield Road |
- Hiking/Walking Trails
- Picnic Area
|
Mill Road
Field
Mill Road |
|
Montowese
Park
Quinnipiac Avenue |
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Roller/Ice Skating
- Tennis
|
Peter's Rock
Middletown Avenue |
|
Pierpont
Park/Town Green
Church Street |
- Summer Concerts
- Post Memorial Day Parade "Kidfest"
|
The Pines
Washington Ave. |
|
Quinnipiac
River State Park
Banton Street |
|
Ridge Road
Hartford Turnpike |
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Tennis
|
Rock
Road Field
Rock Road |
|
Sachem Field
Bailey Road/Elm Street |
|
Todd's
Pond
Maple Ave. |
|
Wharton
Brook State Park
640 Washington Ave.
(Route 5) |
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Swimming
|
