The Darien Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for the residents of Darien, but there are registration deadlines for many of them.
Registration for programs takes place online, at the Parks and Recreation office located in Town Hall, or through the mail.
For more information, please call the office at 203- 656-7325.
Movie at the Beach: Incredibles 2
The Darien Parks and Recreation Department and the Darien Youth Commission will be co-sponsoring a movie night at Weed Beach on Friday, Aug. 30.
Incredibles 2 will start at about 7:30 p.m. and beach permits are not required for entry to the movie.
Uncle’s By The Shore will be open selling popcorn, soda, and other yummy refreshments. So grab your family, grab a blanket, and come down to Weed Beach for a great night of FREE family entertainment!
Fall and Winter Brochure
The Darien Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce online registration for fall and winter programs. Registration for all fall and winter programs will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 28 online.
Registration will also be accepted starting Aug. 28 in-person in Room 110 of the Darien Town Hall or through the mail. The fall and winter brochure will be mailed out to all Darien residents approximately Aug. 23.
This brochure will include popular programs such as paddle tennis lessons, pickleball lessons, youth fencing and many other fun-filled activities. Program offerings are currently available for viewing on our online registration website.
Paddle Tennis Lottery
The Darien Parks and Recreation Department announces the lottery draw for paddle tennis block time (advanced court booking) for the upcoming 2019/20 season. The paddle courts, located at Weed Beach, will be open from Oct. 14 through April 4.
Photo from the Parks and Recreation Dept website
Weed Beach at dusk
Any group interested in requesting block time can download the application starting Aug. 16 or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 203-656-7325 to obtain the necessary forms to apply.
Deadline for submitting forms is Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The lottery draw will take place on Tuesday, Sept 17.
Requests for block time must include first, second and third choices. After the lottery draw, additional requests are subject to availability.