Recreation

Overview

The Recreation Department is responsible for planning and implementing hundreds of recreational programs, services, and events throughout the year for all ages. The department oversees the scheduling and use of the pavilions, town fields, trails, and the Youth Center as well as school fields and gyms for Recreation Programs and local sports organizations. The department supervises and facilitates Cheshire Community Pool operations and will resume supervision of Artsplace; these subdivisions have separate budgets and summaries. The department provides administrative oversight and stewardship to town parks and open space. The department supports the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Recreation Department is staffed by four full-time employees, two part-time employees and approximately 175 seasonal employees.