Recreation

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Town of Eastchester manages nine major parks, many mini parks and passive areas. Park facilities include baseball and softball fields, soccer and open play fields, Pony/Colt and Little League fields, playgrounds, climbing apparatus, tennis and paddle tennis courts, basketball and horseshoe courts, picnic area with tables, benches, a barbecue grill and restrooms. Some parks have rock gardens, sitting areas, a gazebo and summer concerts. The Town's facilities are supplemented by local school facilities. A list of the facilities used by the Town of Eastchester and their location can be found in the Recreation & Parks Department's semi-annual program brochure.

ARE THERE GOLF, SWIMMING, TENNIS AND PADDLE TENNIS FACILITIES?

At the 116 acre Lake Isle Park, there is an 18 hole golf course, a five outdoor swimming pool complex, and six Har-Tru tennis courts. In Leewood Park, there are additional six all-weather tennis courts. There are two platform/paddle tennis courts with lights.

DOES EASTCHESTER HAVE SUMMER DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN?

The Town operates three day camps during the summer for children from five years of age through ninth grade. Camp Rainbow meets from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon for six weeks and is for kindergarten through third grade. Camp Galaxy is also for six weeks and is from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. (extended day until 5:00 p.m.) and serves first through sixth grade. Camp Quest will be a Monday - Thursday travel camp, for grades seventh through ninth, that will depart the home base each day for a new tripping adventure, to include a mix of fun and educational activities throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Trips are pre-planned, safe and highly supervised. The trips may include: Great Adventure, Sport Time USA, Mountain Creek Water Park, and many more fun trips.

WHAT CAN BE DONE IF I HAVE AN INTEREST IN A CERTAIN PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY AND THE RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT DOES NOT OFFER IT?

All that is needed for the operation of a program, assuming it is suitable for a municipality, is that there are enough people to warrant hiring staff, funding, and a site. For self-sustaining programs, there has to be enough people enrolled to cover the cost of the program. The Recreation & Parks Department is willing to listen to any ideas for programs. Contact the Superintendent of Recreation at (914) 771-3311.

HOW DOES ONE GET TO WORK OR TEACH FOR THE RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT?

The Recreation & Parks Department uses about 200 paid staff and volunteers per year, either as instructors, teachers, sports officials, directors of programs, monitors, attendants or aids. One must be at least 16 years of age to be paid. Those interested should fill out an application (available in the Recreation office, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester, NY) and we will arrange for an interview.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The diversified recreational programs, under the guidance of the Recreation Advisory Committee and the Superintendent of Recreation, covers all areas of the Town and includes sports, the arts, cultural and social activities that serve children, youths and adults. Activities include baseball, platform tennis, golf, adult volleyball, skiing, ice skating, karate, soccer, golf, basketball, tennis, softball league for men and women, summer camps, concerts, and theatre. Other programs being offered during the year are games galore, arts & crafts, kids in the kitchen, safe on my own, babysitting basics, CPR for the professional rescuer, basic aid training, creative clothing & design, rocketry, trips & travel, special holiday activities and much more. The committee also supports various athletic associations, with provisions for permits for Town fields and other facilities. For a complete schedule of activities for the appropriate season, contact the Eastchester Recreation office in Town Hall. This department maintains nine major Town parks and playing fields.

It is the intention of the Town that no resident be denied the ability to participate in the programs because of any inability to pay. Fee reduction applications are available in the Recreation office.