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Date: 3/18/2022
ENFIELD, CT – The Enfield Recreation Department is offering new, fun-filled programs this spring. Though it’s still cold out, Recreation Manager Alison L. Alberghini said the department is thinking of spring and summer. Their planning and organization of programs takes place months before people step onto the field or into the classroom.
The Enfield Recreation Department is the municipal provider of recreation programming for the town of Enfield, providing a wide range of activities and programs on a seasonal basis for Enfield residents ranging in ages including preschool, youth, teen and adult. Their new spring programming include a Spring Basketball Skills Clinic for grades 4-7, a Lacrosse Clinic for grades 3-8, a Dungeons and Dragons Club for ages 10 to 15 and two new Healthy Eating /Weight Management Workshops for adults. Fan favorites and historically loved programs are returning this season and include preschool martial arts, youth martial arts, youth chess club, spring field hockey, Dolphins Swim Team, Women’s Self Defense, Adult Yoga and more.
“Our programming typically changes with the season with some overlap, but every season we do release new programming,” Alberghini said. “Programming includes a mix of old favorites as well as new opportunities. We look at new programming based on resident requests or local businesses coming to us to partner. New programming is often based on new trends in the field of recreation.”
She went on to say, “Most of our spring programming opportunities are currently online with registration underway. Our online marketing avenues allow us to add additional programming at any time, so we encourage residents to check back often as well as follow us on social media.”
The department has seen an increase in interest in their programs as well as in registration numbers as life begins to return to normal.
Alberghini told Reminder Publishing folks are looking to get back out and into recreational opportunities. The recreation department has seen a trend of people wanting to get back to recreating, and the departments goal is to build back up programs over the coming months. According to Alberghini, the pandemic impacted Enfield Recreation in some ways. The department wasn’t able to offer activities they usually provided for a period of time. The recreation department is focusing on adding more programs and getting themselves back to their pre-pandemic participant numbers.
“We see recreation as a necessary service and integral part of our residents’ health and welfare,” Alberghini added. “It helps with mental and physical health. Recreation allows people to socialize with others that have like-minded interests. It builds friendships and builds community. It’s more than just learning how to play a sport or learning how to swim.”
Registration for recreation activities can be made online at www.enfiedrec.com.
Residents can set up an account to register for programs or to get added to the departments email distribution list.
The Enfield Recreation Department is now located at the Enfield Annex, 124 North Maple St., access via door one. Their office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.