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Parks and Recreation
505 Silas Deane Highway
Phone: (860) 721-2890
FAX: (860) 721-2935
After Hour Info Line (recorded message): (860) 721-2890
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
William J. Pitkin Community Center
30 Greenfield Street
Phone: (860) 721-2950
FAX: (860) 721-2956
Therapeutic Recreation
30 Greenfield Street
Phone: (860) 721-2952
FAX: (860) 721-2956
Nature Center
156 Prospect Street
Phone: (860) 529-3075
Kathleen Bagley, Director
Salvatore Cucia, Assistant Director
Christopher Shepard, Nature Center Director
Mary Thibeault, Recreation Supervisor II
Martin Sitler, Recreation Supervisor
Natalie Morrison, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
Mary D'Alesandro, Secretary II
Kathy Griswold, Secretary I
Joselyn Valente, Clerk II
Tom Nowak, Custodian II
Pat Carlino, Custodian II
Department Description
The Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round activities for all ages. Our parks and facilities are found throughout the Town and may be located by checking the Facility Profile section of this web site. Facilities in Town include the Solomon Welles House, Wintergreen Woods, a Boat Launch area at Wethersfield Cove, the Nature Center and the William J. Pitkin Community Center which houses the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center, Wethersfield Senior Center and Wethersfield Community Television.
Other functions of the Department include: providing support services to many town groups including the Memorial Day Parade, Sports Leagues, and the Conservation Commission; serve as liaison to organizations such as the Wethersfield Advisory Committee For People With Disabilities and Senior Citizen Advisory Board; provide sponsorship to specialized groups such as the Barracudas Swim Team, Eagles Youth Football League, and Wethersfield Teen Theater.
The Department works jointly with Town appointed Boards such as the Solomon Welles House Committee and the Parks and Recreation Board in providing the highest level of services possible.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to meet the recreational needs of residents by providing a variety of enjoyable leisure pursuits for all ages with facilities that are well maintained, safe, accessible and attractive. We are committed to the highest levels of services possible and to improving the quality of life. Our offerings include programs in Therapeutic Recreation, Environmental Education, Cultural Events, Aquatics, Sports and Fitness, Special Events and Holiday Events to name a few. In addition, we oversee the development and use of our town parks and facilities which include the Community Center, Nature Center, Solomon Welles House, Cove Boat Launch and all parks and athletic fields.