Explanation

Provides a comprehensive and wide range of services, programs and facilities for all ages system to enhance quality of life for Newington residents, under the direction of the Board of Parks and Recreation. 

Organization & Staffing

22 full time staff - Parks & Grounds Division - 16 Recreation/ Administrative Division - 6 and hundreds of part time, contracted and seasonal staff.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Recreation Division organizes all town-sponsored recreation activities offering over 500 programs, many special events, and processing over 11,000 registrations each year and works closely with various citizen committees, civic and youth sports organizations, and the schools.

The Parks and Grounds Division is responsible for the maintenance of all Town parks, public grounds, open space, school athletic fields, cemeteries, and the Kellogg Eddy and Kelsey Historical Houses.  The Supervisor of Parks and Grounds also serves as Tree Warden.