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Recreation and Parks

The goal of the Port Jefferson Recreation & Parks Department is to provide a variety of facilities and programs to meet the leisure time needs of all groups. Program development is ongoing and your questions and suggestions are welcomed.

FACILITIES

Village Center

The Village Center is nestled in the Harborfront Park and offers breath taking views of Long Island Sound. The Center offers a vibrant space for social, recreational and educational functions and is open to residents and non-residents alike. Rotating photo and visual art exhibits are on display in the second floor gallery. Five function rooms, each offering a unique view of Port Jefferson Village and Harbor, are available for rental throughout the year. Rooms can accommodate gatherings ranging from small informal meetings to large private or corporate occassions. As a bonus, the Center offers a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink as a distinctive backdrop for these events.

Visit PJVillageCenter.com for more information on programs and events at the Center.

East & West Beaches

Port Jefferson Village offers residents 1 & 1/2 miles of shoreline on Long Island Sound. Beaches are open from mid-June to Labor Day, with lifeguards on duty 10am to 6pm, daily. Group party areas are available (pemits may be required).Call (631)802-2160 for more information.

Caroline Ave. Ball field

This lighted field hosts softball / baseball / and soccer functions in the Village.

Kip Lee Park

This extensive playground area, which provides handicap accessibility, also includes 3 lighted tennis courts, two basketball courts, and an Interpretive walkway with historical markers.
"The Little Barn" is also located here and is the backdrop for summer children's shows and movies.

Spring St. Rec. Center

The Gym in this facility formally known as "Port Jefferson Junior High School" is used for indoor recreation programs including basketball, volleyball and aerobics.

"Texaco" Park

This uptown park includes a playground and picnic area, as well as a 1/2 court basketball playing surface.

PROGRAMS

The Port Jefferson Recreation Department offers a variety of resident-only programs. However, any programs that are offered at the Port Jefferson Village Center have NO residency restrictions. Visit PJVillageCenter.com for more information on programs and events at the Center.

Adult Programs

The Recreation Department offers a variety of programs, including the following: Yoga, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Aerobics, Open Volleyball, Basketball, Softball and Volleyball Leagues, Tennis lessons, Ballroom Dancing, Duplicate Bridge, and a Year-round walking group.

Youth Activities

Basketball, Co-ed "T" Ball, Boys' Baseball, Girls' Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Flag Football, Fencing, Children's Yoga, Acting workshops, Summer Sports Camps, and Musical Programs. Download registration forms from the home page or the online forms page of this website.

Seniors

Seniors enjoy Year-round meetings at the Village Center, as well as, special outings, and events (no residency requirements).

Trips

The Village Recreation Department offers various outings to the Theatre,and museums. Other trips include visits to the Culinary Institute and Philadelphia Flower Show. Call (631)802-2160 for more information.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Chalk Walk, July 4th Parade, Family Beach Activities & Fireworks ( Residents only), Summer Children' Shows, Cinema-in-the-Park, Harborside Concert Series, Village Golf Outing, Port Jefferson Village/Rotary Biathlon, American Music Festival, Complimentary tickets to Theatre Three (Fall), Community Halloween Party, Santa's Tree Lighting, Annual Dickens Festival. (Click here for a current listing of 2009 Special Events, or call the Recreation Office, (631) 802-2160, for more information)

RECREATION & PARKS STAFF

Trustee Liasion: Harry Faulknor

Recreation & Parks Director: Ron Carlson

Program Coordinator: Denise Boyd

Seniors/Trip Coordinator:
Audrey Prochilo

Senior Aide / Bus Driver: Maretta Spillman

Village Center Building Manager:
Brian Koehler

Village Center Asst. Building Manager:
Mickey Cantwell

Village Center Asst. Building Manager:
Harry Wangelin

Village Center Office Assistant: Stephen Juliano

Village Center Receptionists:
Betty Anne Marangiello, Barbara McCahill, Christine Simone, Pat Doohan

Village Center Maintenance Foreman:
John Van Gelder

Parks Foreman: Dave Melious

Parks Laborers: Bob Diffley, Ray Jansen, Rocco Wentz

 

 

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