MESSAGE FROM P&R DIRECTOR

Hello everyone,

I hope you are enjoying the end of summer vacation and crossing off those final Summer Bucket List items before September arrives. We can’t believe how quickly our 8 weeks of summer camp flew by. We hope your campers had a memorable experience and made some new friends along the way!

We are busy planning our Fall Fest and half day adventures, coordinating the field requests for fall sports, and putting together our final programs for 2026. We are really excited to be showing Toy Story 5 at our outdoor movie night in collaboration with the Southbury Library. Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom so you can save that date!

I hope the transition back to school goes smooth for everyone in our community!

Meghan Lennon
Parks and Recreation Director
MLennon@southbury-ct.gov

POOL SEASON ENDING

Thank you for a wonderful season at the Town Pool in Ballantine Park. From swim lessons to water aerobics, to the various pool parties, this season was one for the books!

There’s still time to join us before the end of the season. Our last Toddler Tuesday will be Tuesday August 25th. The last day to swim is Labor Day, September 7th.

Current Pool Hours:

• Saturday - Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm
• Monday - Thursday Dedicated Lap Swim 7:00pm-7:45pm

The pool will be closed when school starts from Tuesday 9/1 - Friday 9/4. It will be open Labor Day weekend, Saturday 9/5 - Monday 9/7 from 11:00am-7:00pm. See website for updates.

SUMMER CONCERTS

Thank you to everyone who joined our outdoor concerts at Settlers Park. Also thank you to Lucky Dog World Famous Hot Dogs, D’Andrea’s Deli, and Rice to Meat You food trucks for being at the concerts. Plans for next year are already in the works - we hope to have even more opportunities for outdoor live music next summer!

POOL PARTIES

Attendees at our Family Day Pool Party had a blast with our cannon ball contest and our Middle Schoolers were kickin’ it at the World Cup Pool Party. Click to view the photos: Family Day Pool Party, Middle School Pool Party.

SOUTHBURY CELEBRATION - September 26, 2026; 4:00pm-9:00pm

Southbury Celebration is a town-wide event featuring food, music, fireworks and community fellowship. The annual program is co-sponsored by the Town of Southbury and the Southbury Training School and overlooks beautiful Lake Stibbs at the Southbury Training School on Route 172. The community event draws approximately 5,000 people each year.

The date of the 2026 Southbury Celebration is Saturday, September 26 (rain date, Sunday, September 27).

• Food court, music, vendors, from 4:00 to 9:00pm
• FIREWORKS approximately at 7:30pm

Click for more details.

LITTLE SPROUTS GARDENERS: HARVEST DAYS

Harvest days are here! Harvest Days is an extension of Little Sprouts summer program that invites the whole family to celebrate the changing seasons through outdoor exploration and hands-on fun. Designed for all ages, these special sessions continue our work in the community garden while expanding our adventures to include guided nature trail walks, seasonal discoveries and crafts, games, and creative outdoor activities. Whether we’re harvesting garden goods, exploring the trails, or simply enjoying time together in nature, Harvest Days offers a fun and welcoming way for families to connect, learn, and grow as a community.

PANTHER BASKETBALL CAMP

This four-day clinic is designed to develop girls skills/fundamentals and allow them to sharpen their game for their Freshman, Middle school and Travel seasons. Bring a change of shoes: no street shoes on the court. All sessions will be held at Pomperaug High School.

Girls Only Panther Basketball Camp. For grades 4-9, 4-day camp, September 14, 15, 23, & 24, 7:00pm-8:15pm. Details and Registration

You can always find all the programs we offer on our Programs Page!

Fall Fest will kick off on October 10th with various activities through the week with our Movie Night finale on Thursday October 15th.

More information coming soon!