MESSAGE FROM P&R DIRECTOR
Thank you for the warm welcome to the Town of Southbury! It’s been great meeting the teams who do the behind the scenes hard work to keep our parks well maintained, our camps exciting, our pool sparkling, and our programs thriving. Thank you to everyone who has purchased a pool membership - I hope you have been enjoying the Town pool with our new scan cards. If you’d like to visit the pool for one day instead of a full summer membership, you can get a resident adult day pass for $12 and a kid’s resident pass for $8. This is our final Summer with our original pool before construction begins for our new pool in September.
Our July concert series begins next week and we hope to see you Monday nights on the Town Hall Green for live music from 6PM- 8PM. I’m also looking forward to our movie night on Monday August 5th, when we will be showing The Little Mermaid (Live Action) movie at 8PM. Save the date! This event is free for all!
With camp in full swing on weekdays and pavilion rentals at Ballantine most weekends, the Pavilion parking lot at Ballantine will be fuller than usual. Please keep in mind that this is a shared space for everyone to enjoy. I hope you all have a Happy 4th of July!
Meghan Lennon (she/her)
Parks and Recreation Director
MLennon@southbury-ct.gov
Events - Thank You for Participating!
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ART IN THE PARK
Lots of art was made at Ballantine Park on that beautiful Saturday day! Kids and adults alike tried their hand at different arts & crafts projects and recreational activities. Southbury Parks and Recreation partnered with the Arts and Culture Subcommittee of the Southbury Economic Development Commission and Middlebury and Southbury Equity and Inclusion Council on this event. More photos on website and Facebook.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY
The weather caused our Family Day Picnic to be canceled, but we held a wonderful parade and ceremony honoring men and women who have died in military service since the Civil War began in 1861. More photos on website and Facebook.
SUMMER CONCERTS SCHEDULE
Southbury Parks and Recreation outdoor concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. In case of rain, the concerts will be canceled, please see MyRec for all weather updates. All concerts will be held on the green next to Southbury Town Hall. Park at 561 Main Street South, Pomperaug Elementary, or at the lower parking lot of Town Hall.
July 1: 6:00-8:00pm “Jukebox 45“
Jukebox 45 is CT’s premier 50s and 60s show band. This group of talented musicians re-creates the most memorable tunes and great musical harmonies from the 50's and 60's, including famous songs from such artists as The Duprees, The Rays, Bill Haley & The Comets, The Monkeys, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Chuck Berry, Elvis, The Drifters, The Rascals, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, The 5 Satins, Danny & The Juniors, Dion & The Belmonts, Ritchie Valens, Jay & The Americans, and many more... Audiences won’t sit still once Jukebox 45 starts playing the hits.
July 8: 6:00-8:00pm “The Kathy Thompson Band”
The Kathy Thompson band is a fun party band led by lead vocal Kathy Thompson who is joined by a dynamic horn/background vocal section consisting of trumpet, flugelhorn, tenor & alto saxophones, flute, and baritone saxophone. The lead guitar, drums and electric bass add to the band’s big sound along with background vocals. Together, KTB, is an unstoppable force in any room, bringing an excitement that gets audiences out of their seats and onto the dance floor. Mixing old school funk, soul, and R’n’B hits along with a complementary sprinkling of selections from contemporary artists, KTB is able to command any audience, young or old, and send their spirits grooving.
July 15: 6:00-8:00pm “Cover2Cover”
Cover2Cover is celebrating their 16th year entertaining New England. C2C has been recognized as CT's premier dance party band playing all the best hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and more. C2C loves playing outdoors and provides family friendly top entertainment to get people of all ages moving.
July 22: 6:00-8:00pm “The O-Tones”
The O-Tones, a hot New England Swing & Motown band, appeals to all ages. With lots of soul, they’ll get your feet dancing. Their songs are well-loved, coming from many different eras. Whether singing an old jazz ballad or punching out a fiery Motown or R&B tune for dancing, audiences have taken to their sound for decades. Their diverse repertoire as a dance band showcases powerful vocal harmonies, a driving rhythm section, soulful tenor sax, blazing guitar solos, and funky keyboard. The older generation feels nostalgic while the younger crowd comes alive hearing the compelling rhythm and melodies. They really understand the groove.
July 29: 6:00-8:00 pm “The Rakes”
The Rakes are a band of 5 friends who have as much fun perfecting their songs as they do performing them; and it shows. Exceptional vocals are at the forefront with solid backing musicianship that compliments rather than distracts. Covering a diverse selection of genre jumping music a Rakes gig is a guaranteed good time. At their core, The Rakes are a countryish Americana band. But as you will quickly learn they defy the "country" label. Mixing classic rock, a little soul, a dash of blues, a "90's" music and even a little hip hop. The Rakes exhibit broad appeal as they truly play something for just about everyone.
For more free concerts in town, go to www.southbury-ct.org/summerconcerts.
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – August 5, 2024
Join us for the Outdoor Movie Night on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Town Hall Green, 501 Main Street South. There will be a live entertainment before the movie. Bring a chair or blanket. It is free to attend.
The night's schedule:
- Entertainment: 6:30 p.m.
- The movie “Little Mermaid”: 8:00 p.m., or when dark
Please note: The Outdoor Movie Night is dependent on the weather. The decision of possible cancellation will be made in the afternoon and posted to the Southbury town website.
Welcome to summer and to 2024 pool season! The Southbury Town Pool is open and waiting for you to enjoy a beautiful day in the sun and fun.
TOWN POOL
Town Pool memberships are available on our MyRec registration page. This year, all members will receive a Southbury Town Pool membership card to scan at the pool. Adult memberships, senior memberships, and an array of family memberships are available.
SWIM LESSONS
Our always popular swim lessons at the Southbury Town Pool are filling up quickly. Lessons are available for all ability levels; from the tiniest water babies to young swimmers ready to develop all strokes. Class size is limited. Session B is registering now. Sign up to reserve your spot!
MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL PARTY - July 12, 2024
Our annual Middle School Pool Party is set for Friday July 12th! All rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited for a fun evening at the pool! Parents may drop their child at the pool at 6pm with an 8pm pickup! Admission is $5 at the door!
FAMILY DAY POOL PARTY - July 27, 2024
Our Family Day Pool Party is scheduled for Saturday July 27th. Families and friends are welcome for a fun day of games and activities, as well as lounging and lazing, at the pool. Admission is free all day! Polar Sweets will be on site for your favorite frozen treat purchases.
BACKYARD SPORTS SUMMER CAMP
Backyard Sports & Fitness Camp will focus on all the fun backyard games have to offer! Some examples include: kickball, capture the flag, and different forms of dodge ball. This is a great way to connect with peers while playing classic backyard games.
- Backyard Sports & Fitness | Ages 8-12 | Monday-Friday, 8/5-8/9 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Register by 7/29 | Details and Registration
LITTLE MERMAID DANCE CAMP
Performance - crafts - ballet - sprinkler play! Enrollment is limited - reserve your space now! Program offered by the Main Street Ballet. All classes held at Main Street Ballet Center, 124 S. Pomperaug Ave, Woodbury, CT.
- Dance Camp | Ages 4+ (up to Grade 4) | Monday-Friday, 7/15-7/19 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Register by 7/8 | Details and Registration
FUN AND HEALTHY COOKING CAMP
Let’s experience a creative and fun hands-on week of cooking! Each day we’ll make fresh, healthy and tasty recipes and learn new cooking skills. We’ll discover delicious foods from all over America and around the world also. We’ll bake some delicious breads and desserts too! And get ready to get creative and make up some recipes on your own!
SUMMER PAINTING CLASS
Create your own piece of art to take home and display on your wall! All painting supplies are included. Please wear a smock or an oversized shirt (paint will not wash out of clothes).
- Painting Classes | Ages 6 & up | Details and Registration
- Summer Package 2 | 7/5, 7/14, & 7/21 | Various Days & Times – Register by 7/1
- Land of the Free | Friday, 7/5 | 4:00pm-6:00pm – Register by 7/1
- Summer Night Sky | Sunday, 7/14 | 12:30pm-2:30pm – Register by 7/8
- TBD | Sunday, 7/21 | 12:30pm-2:30pm – Register by 7/15
Youth Programs
- Mobilio Basketball | Details and Registration
- Camp | Ages 7-14 | Monday-Friday, 8/5-8/9 | 8:30am-1:00pm | Register by 7/29
- Try-Out Prep | Grades 6-8 | Wednesdays & Fridays, 8/28-9/20 | Register by 8/21
All Ages
- Horseback Riding Camp | Ages 3+ | Mondays – Fridays, 6/17 – 8/19 | Register by 6/10 for first week - Details and Registration
- Taekwon-Do | Ages 7 & up | Mondays & Wednesdays, 7/1-9/18 | Register through 7/15 | Details and Registration
- Beginners | 6:00pm-6:45pm
- Advanced | 7:00pm-8:00pm
Adult Programs
- Safety and Self Defense | Ages 16+ | Saturday, 8/3 | | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Flow to Fit Yoga | Ages 18+ | Register by 8/2 for first class | Details and Registration
- Pilates Fusion | Saturdays, 8/10-9/28 | 8:30am-10:00am
- Pilates Fusion | Mondays, 8/12-10/7 | 6:00pm-7:15pm
- Pilates Fusion | Wednesdays, 8/14-10/2 | 6:00pm-7:15pm
- Gentle Yoga & Meditation | Wednesdays, 8/14-10/2 | 4:45pm-5:45pm
- Yoga for All | Sundays, 8/11-9/29 | 9:00am-10:00am
- Yoga for All | Thursdays, 8/15-10/3 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Level 1 Core | Tuesdays, 8/13-10/1 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Level 2 Core | Mondays, 8/12-10/7 | 9:30am-10:45am
- Level 2 Core | Wednesdays, 8/14/10/2 | 9:30am-10:45am
REGISTER NOW FOR PROGRAMS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
To serve you better, all schedules of Southbury Parks & Recreation are subject to change. All Parks and Recreation programs are covered by the Universal Disclaimer.
Pavilion rental applications are still being accepted for Southbury residents and non-residents. The 2024 application can be accessed here.
Programs coming soon: CodeWiz, Tennis Lessons, Fall Cooking Fun. Visit our Programs Page regularly for more information. Visit our Programs Page regularly for more information.
WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Do you have a talent that you would like to share? The Southbury Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for new instructors for our classes. To submit a class for consideration, download the form and return to our office.
Is there a class or event you would like us to offer? Please email us at lpolasek@southbury-ct.gov and let us know.
If you have any other comments or suggestions, please email us at lpolasek@southbury-ct.gov.
YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
For information regarding youth sports organizations in town, please click here.