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The Benefits Are Endless... Along with the course comes a state of the art driving range and GPS enabled carts. The cemetery had over 200 burials every year.
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The Golf Division is comprised of Stanley Golf Course that offers a 27-hole Championship layout and hosts over 60,000 rounds of golf each season. The newly renovated Whinstone Tavern has also opened in the past month and has the ability to cater groups up to 200 people. The Cemetery Division runs the 100 acre Fairview Cemetery located on 120 Smalley St. The division maintains the entire facility a

nd coordinates all burials and internments. The Veterans Affairs Division provides support services for all New Britain Veterans and their families. This involves the research and coordination of all potential benefits due to these individuals. The Department also organizes all Veterans’ and Memorial Day services and the Memorial Day Parade. The Youth and Family Services Division specializes in providing prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare services to at-risk and troubled youth and their families. The Parks Division is responsible for nine parks in New Britain covering 1,200 acres. The parks system is one of the best in Connecticut and offers something to citizens of all ages. Walnut Hill Park and Central Park are home to the Summer Music Festival and Lunch Time Concert Series respectively. Stanley Quarter Park also hosts a 4th of July Concert each year. The Recreation Division aims to provide economic friendly programs of the highest quality. The range of programming is unmatched in Connecticut and is available to all ages. Camps, trips, music, special events, and a broad assortment of adult and youth activities outline our prospectus. The Department recognizes the value of the arts and offers numerous programs throughout the year. During the fall, winter and spring months, the department provides a wide range of lessons and workshops covering both dance and music. There are three sessions of Hip Hop Dance Lessons lasting two months each and three sessions of Voice and Piano Lessons. A piano and voice recital is put on every May at First Lutheran Church in New Britain. An annual dance recital is also provided each year at Walnut Hill Park after the completion of the Hip Hop dance sessions. Furthermore, The Youth Theatre Winter Workshop offers children the opportunity to study and perform improvisation, acting, and moving exercises. A final performance is presented to an open audience to culminate the class. The Department also educates fourth grade students in the city about disabilities through its Kids on the Block Program. This national program uses puppets to teach the students about disabilities and differences. Each year over 800 students take part in this program

The Department’s summer programming also offers many arts related programs. Downtown Players is an acting camp that runs for seven weeks during the summer for children 7-18. Smalltown Players is designed for children 4-7 years old and inspires potential up and coming actors and actresses. A Summer Music Day Camp and Summer Music Workshop are offered for musically inclined children. Private piano and voice lessons are for children and adults looking for one on one learning opportunities. Dance camp and Hip-Hop dance lessons are also available throughout the year.

18/09/2024

The New Britain-Berlin Rotary will host their inaugural 5k, Fitness Walk and Costume Parade on Saturday, October 5th at Stanley Quarter Park. This fundraiser will continue to help support programs like the Stanley Quarter paddle boats and many more. Stop by and check it out!

Register today! We have a beautiful trail to enjoy in Stanley Quarter Park, family & health resources, and a Kid Zone for all the little goblins and ghouls 🎃 🏃🏽‍♀️

13/09/2024

Tonight! Don't miss the Beehive Bridge Festival from 4-9pm. 🐝

12/09/2024

Beehive Bridge Festival tomorrow evening!

10/09/2024

Tomorrow- Wednesday, September 11, come visit us from 11am-2pm at the Main St Market New Britain Downtown District. Double your SNAP benefits at the farmers New Britain ROOTS Dondero Orchards.
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and local vendors.
The weather is going to be perfect to get out for your lunch break! See you at the Market ✌️

09/09/2024

Be sure to stop by the Beehive Bridge Festival this Friday! The weather looks beautiful 🌞

The Benefits Are Endless...

06/09/2024

📢Parents, we want to hear from you! Please join us Saturday Sep. 7, 2024 from 11am - 1pm for lunch in OIC's gym (114 North St. New Britain, CT) for an informative Parent Café conversation.

Register here: https://forms.gle/9znC8K5z1D71MpGa9

In this café, you will learn about what kids are really saying about substances and their health including:

🧠 Youth Mental Health
👪 Parent and Adult Influence on Youth Life
💊 Access to Substances

***Lunch will be provided and a gift card to all participants!***

New Britain OIC New Britain Police Department Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA) YWCA New Britain Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce: New Britain, Berlin American Savings Foundation Consolidated School District of New Britain Pathways Senderos New Britain Parks and Recreation DepartmentBoys & Girls Club of New Britain Paradym Academyct

03/09/2024

Tomorrow's weather is beautiful to come on down to the Main Street Market! Double your SNAP benefits with our farmers New Britain ROOTS and Dondero Orchards. Grab lunch from Greenhouse Tavern food truck and a frozen treat from Seaside creamery.

Come say "Hi!" to the vendors and listen to the live music on your lunchbreak.

Can't wait to see you Downtown New Britain Downtown District on Wednesdays!

29/08/2024

Start Smart Soccer for children ages 3-5 begins September 11th ⚽️

Register today: nbparksnrec.org

28/08/2024

Join us on September 13th for the Beehive Bridge Festival!🐝

Admission is free! If you'd like to reserve a table, visit nbparksnrec.org for reservations!

28/08/2024

Check out the new arts and craft classes!

Register today: nbparksnrec.org

20/08/2024

🎤🎤 Summer is still here so come on down to the Main Street Market❗️ We are here every Wednesday until the end of October❗️ Food trucks, (this week is Cousins Maine Lobster); vendors (new vendor alert this week: @ Oak Street Health❗️) live music and more!

Also- Don't forget to DOUBLE your SNAP 💲💸 dollars at our farmers while you enjoy healthy, local produce.

See you downtown! NNew Britain Downtown District

19/08/2024

Tonight's concert is unfortunately canceled due to inclement weather.

15/08/2024

We had an awesome time at the Back to School Bash! Thank you to the Consolidated School District of New Britain for inviting us. We showered the event with bubbles and got to see so many familiar faces! Good luck to all students on the start of their school year and we will see you all soon at our after school programs! 🫧📚

13/08/2024

🎉🎉Join us this Thursday, August 15, from 4 - 6 PM at Walnut Hill Park for our annual Back to School Bash!!

During the Back to School Bash, students and families can meet and greet their school administrators and other staff. Vendors and community partners will also be present with more information about resources in the community, giveaways, and food!

We would like to thank the New Britain Parks and Rec Department and Whitsons Culinary Group for partnering with us yet again to make this event happen for New Britain families!

💙 Event information: https://bit.ly/46haphC

13/08/2024

12/08/2024

Hard Hittin' New Britain ....... Here we come .... FINALLY. After two rainouts, it’s happening. Come party with us this Tuesday, Aug. 13th, 7PM at Walnut Hill Park Bandshell. This photo is from last year .... Let's do it again! Can't wait to see everyone!

07/08/2024

Come downtown and checkout the Market! You will find live music, fresh produce, vendors, and a food truck! The City’s Youth Leaders with NBRecovers will be there sharing information and selling some goodies! Hope to see you there!

06/08/2024

🌧 The concert scheduled for this evening featuring Avenue Groove has been cancelled due to the inclement weather forecast. The rescheduled date is next Tuesday, August 13th at 7pm.

05/08/2024

And just like that, we are kicking off our after school program hiring for the 2024-2025 school year!

For applications, visit:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1720792066/newbritainctgov/dgwtiyzhizossgztfrid/ASPNEWApplication2024-2025.pdf

Apply today!

02/08/2024

Summer flew by WAY too fast for us! Today was our last day of camp and it was a tough goodbye after 7 weeks! This summer was full of fun, lots of sweat and even more laughter. Campers received hand-made awards from their counselors to take with them and we named the Leaders In Training campers of the summer! We will miss summer camp but we are lucky to see a lot of the same campers at our after school programs. Until then, peace out summer camp! ✌🏼☀️🍉

02/08/2024

Congratulations to all of our Downtown Players Campers who put on an amazing show last night! Thanks to all of our sponsors and everyone who came out!

Sponsors:
CMI Sounds
Thomaston Savings Bank

W***y Wonka Jr. 2024! 🍫🍭

01/08/2024

Our Leaders In Training program participated in the annual Cardboard Canoe Race today! Campers are given cardboard, garbage bags and tape in order to build a canoe and paddle it across AW pool! The TotalRec campers cheered them on and our winner was Miss Kim's group, making it across the pool without sinking and in 45 seconds!!! Great work!✨🛶👏🏼

01/08/2024

TONIGHT! 🍫🍬🍭Free performance of W***y Wonka Jr. performed by the Downtown Players Theatre Camp.

Walnut Hill Park Band Shell at 7pm!

31/07/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT! Join the Downtown Players Theatre Camp for the grand performance of W***y Wonka Jr.!

See you at the Walnut Hill Park Band Shell at 7pm!

31/07/2024

The Walk and Roll event scheduled for tonight is canceled.

Tonight's concert featuring Avenue Groove is also canceled but will be rescheduled for Tuesday, August 6th.

31/07/2024

THE ADA Walk and Roll event has been canceled due to weather. Please join us at Walnut Hill Park music shell on Monday, August 5. We will be handing out free t-shirts at 6:30pm and enjoying the concert.

31/07/2024

The last Flick & Float for the season is this Friday, August 2nd at Willow Brook Pool!

Pre-registration required.

Register here: nbparksnrec.org

31/07/2024

The Main Street Market is happening today~!

Come and grab fresh produce, listen to some music, or grab lunch from the food and ice cream truck!

11am-2pm- see you there!

26/07/2024

Last call for tickets! Our FlickNFloat at AW Stanley Pool is happening tomorrow night! Doors open at 8:00pm, get your tickets now before they sell out! Pre-Registration is required to attend. Tickets are available online at

Address

27 West Main Street Room 302
New Britain, CT
06051

Opening Hours

Monday	08:15 - 15:45
Tuesday	08:15 - 15:45
Wednesday	08:15 - 15:45
Thursday	08:15 - 15:45
Friday	08:15 - 15:45

Website

http://www.nbparksnrec.org/

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Tomorrow- Wednesday, September 11, come visit us from 11am-2pm at the Main St Market New Britain Downtown District. Double your SNAP benefits at the farmers New Britain ROOTS Dondero Orchards. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and local vendors. The weather is going to be perfect to get out for your lunch break! See you at the Market ✌️