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Welcome!
Welcome to the New Britain Parks & Recreation Web Page. New Britain, known as "Hardware City", is a municipality in the State of Connecticut. New Britain has a population of 76,000+ and is located fifteen minutes from the Capitol City of Hartford. The purpose of this page is to introduce the department and its services to those residents of New Britain, Connecticut, as well as people across the United States.
GREAT AMERICAN BOOM 4th of July Celebration
The New Britain Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 15th Annual Great American Boom at Stanley Quarter Park on Saturday, July 4, 2009 (rain date: July 5). This giant 4th of July celebration begins at 5:00 p.m., with a concert by Souled Out and culminates with a spectacular fireworks display at approximately 9:15 p.m. Click here for more info!
US OPEN CUP Match at Veterans Stadium
See the New England Revolution play the Harrisburg City Islanders on on Tuesday, June 30th 2009. Tickets on sale now! Click here for more info!
Friends of Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden announce launch of website
You're invited to a public information session on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in New Britain to announce the details of our Rose Garden restoration project at Walnut Hill Park. All are welcome; it would be great to have your support and involvement! Visit Their Website
Parks & Rec offers IPod walking tour of Walnut Hill Park!
The Parks and Recreation Department will be offering its first ever walking tour of Walnut Hill Park. "A walk through Walnut Hill Park," created by CCSU students Amy Kirby and Aileen Bastos, is a fifteen minute video describing the history of the Frederick Law Olmsted designed masterpiece. The tour starts with the walking path on North Main Street, going up to the World War I monument, then down to Ledgers Way and around the one mile loop. Click here for more info!
2009 Summer Programs are now available!
Sign up for one of our programs today! Click here for more info!
United States Army Field Band "The Volunteers"
The Musical Ambassadors of the Army
There will be a free concert at Trinity on Main on Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM featuring "The Volunteers." Come and enjoy listening to this six piece band play a mixture of rock n roll, patriotic, rythem and blues, and pop. Click here for more info!
Lifeguards Wanted!
The New Britain Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire and train lifeguards for the upcoming 2009 summer. Various positions available.
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New Britain Parks & Recreation Department recognizes donors
Mayor Timothy T. Stewart and Commission Chairman Richard Lorch announced today that the New Britain Parks and Recreation Department has to date received several generous donations that will go to help finance the complete renovation of the Don Davis tennis courts at Walnut Hill Park. Dr. Bruce Fletcher, Peter Vieira, Wade Vianney, Linda Discotto, Norman Holland, Wojciech Junger, Don Lukowski, Grako Insurance, Ronald Parker, Christine Atkinson, and Quisinberry & Archari LLC are the first individuals/organizations to lend their support to the New Britain community and graciously donate money to a project that will revitalize the nearly one hundred year old facility.
Piano and Voice Lessons
New Britain Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the fall, winter, and spring sessions for Piano and Voice Lessons. Lessons are held in City Hall Room 210. Enrollment is limited. Fee of $100 per person, per session must accompany registration.
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Register for Learning Centers and After School Programs
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registration forms for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers and "Exercise the Right Choice" after school Programs.
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Great Photos from Past Events
See photos from past events including the Halloween Spooktacular, "Ridin'-Hy" Dude Ranch weekend and our trip to New York City to see the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City.
See the photos...
Stanley Golf
Stanley Golf Course is a 27-hole public golf course in New Britain, Connecticut. Stanley Golf offers three 9 hole courses and has a Golf Shop, Restaurant, and more. Please visit Stanley Golf Courses Web Site at www.stanleygolf.com.
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