Somers Recreation & Leisure Services

 
~ Connect ~ Explore ~ Play ~
Building a stronger community one program at a time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Recreation Announcements & News

Address

Somers Recreation & Leisure Services
619 Main Street
Somers CT 06071
860-265-3840
 
 
Contacts:
 
Maureen Parsell, Director
 
Kim Halligan, Recreation Coordinator
 
Kevin Wood, Recreation Coordinator
 

Mission Statement

Welcome to the Somers Recreation Department official website!  The mission of the Somers Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life of our residents and strengthen the bonds of community by offering diverse and affordable recreational and cultural programs in welcoming and safe parks and recreation facilities.  We strive to make fitness, health, and wellness a priority for people of all ages.  We aim to create a happy and healthy community where residents come together to play, learn, and live.

 

 

Macie's Place Splash Pad

~ Macie's Place Splash Pad ~

Macie's Place Splash Pad is now open! Maintenance has been delayed and will be scheduled for a later date. 
 
Macie's Place Splash Pad is open to the public from 10:00am-7:00pm daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
 
The Splash Pad will be closed to the public from 12:30-2:30 Monday-Thursday for our Youth, Summer Day Camp from June 23rd through August 15th. 
 
**For your safety, no running, rough-housing or jumping in the splash pad area. Water Shoes are highly recommended as the splash pad surface may become slippery when wet.**

Summer Day Camp 2025

Day Camp 2025
June 23rd - August 15th 
 

Special thanks to the community for the interest in filling the role of camp counselors for the upcoming 2025 summer season! We are delighted to have filled the available positions at this time. Any future applications will remain on file for future selection as needed.

We look forward to a great camp season!
 
 
 
 
 

Eagle Scout Projects

 
 
Special thanks to the following young men who have completed community service projects in town to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.  
 
Colin Carllo, Troop 179
Colin and his team installed three benches at Camp Aya Po. Colin successfully completed his Eagle Scout Project in October 2021.
 
 
 
 
Ben Fawthrop, Troop 387
Ben and his team built a Gaga Ball Pit that is located at Field Road Park. Ben successfully completed his Eagle Scout Project in December 2021. 
 
 
 
 
Andrew Violette, Troop 387
Andrew and his team built a kiosk / signboard that is located in the upper parking lot at Field Road Park. Andrew successfully completed his Eagle Scout Project in May 2022.
 
 
 
 
Chris Rogers, Troop 387
Chris and his team created the garden that surrounds the Macie's Place Splashpad sign. Chris successfully completed his Eagle Scout Project in May 2024.
 
 
 
 
 
Matthew Bernier, Troop 387
Matthew and his team built a bridge on the Somersville Mill trail over a notoriously wet section of trail. Matthew successfully completed his Eagle Scout Project in November 2024.
 
 
 

Recreation Subsidy Program

The Somers Recreation Department, in conjunction with Somers Social Services is pleased to provide the Recreation Subsidy Program. The Recreation Subsidy Program is available to Somers residents and is income based. 

Applicants should contact Social Services at 860-265-7551 to inquire about the Recreation Subsidy Program or to complete an application.  You can view a Recreation Subsidy application HERE. 

For complete information on the Recreation Subsidy Program, including the Somers Recreation Department camps eligible for the program, please click the Policy Page link HERE.

Thank You

Somers Recreation Department would like to extend a sincere "THANK YOU" to the hundreds of volunteers who contribute thousands of hours to help make recreation in Somers function and flourish.  Somers Recreation Department programs and classes, our youth sports teams and leagues, and the outstanding special events offered in town are the result of community-wide assistance and support.  Recreation in Somers is truly a collaborative effort, and the hard work of our community members results in outstanding and diverse recreational opportunities for our residents.

Somers Sports Organizations

Somers Sports Organizations

 
 
 
 
Public Act No. 21.64

Youth play sports for a variety of reasons.  It encourages a healthy lifestyle, builds self-confidence, and teaches essential life lessons about teamwork and discipline.  Athletes learn goal-setting, teamwork, and time management skills; they are less likely to use cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol; they have higher graduation rates and are more likely to attend college.

Unfortunately, youth sports can also be a high-risk environment for misconduct, including child physical and sexual abuse.

Misconduct may damage an athlete’s psychological well-being.  Athletes who have been mistreated often experience social embarrassment, emotional turmoil, psychological scars, loss of self-esteem.  This trauma negatively impacts their relationships with family, friends, and sports.

This is a project of the Governor’s Task Force on Justice for Abused Children in Connecticut (GTF) in response to An Act Concerning the Provision of Information Concerning Child Sexual Abuse.  The GTF working group compiled resources from national organizations that support adult survivors and address child sexual abuse awareness including, the Zero Abuse Project, the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse -- The Norma J. Morris Center, The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), Stop It Now.  This guideline was developed through the collaborative work of staff from the CT Children’s Alliance, the Office of the Child Advocate, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, and The Village for Families & Children, Inc.  This guideline was modified by the Governor’s Task Force on Justice for Abused Children.  It is closely patterned after the USA Football Youth Model Safe Sport Policy - 2-20-2015 and adapted from the US Olympic Committee “SafeSport” program, a guide to prevent misconduct in sport.  United States Olympic Committee, Recognizing, Reducing, and Responding to Misconduct in Sport: Creating Your Strategy.

Resources: 
 
 
 

Sponsorships

Send a Kid to Camp!

Somers Recreation & Leisure Services in conjunction with the Somers Human Services Department is committed to providing accessible and affordable summer camp and youth programs for the families of Somers.

We are currently looking for donations to provide scholarships for youth and families who may not be able to participate due to financial limitations. We believe strongly in the value of the youth experiences we offer and we want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to attend. If you are able to donate to the Recreation Subsidy Program and help a family in need, please mail your donation to Somers Recreation & Leisure Services Department, 619 Main Street, Somers CT 06071. 

Thank you in advance to all donors who help keep our programs affordable and accessible to all!

**The Recreation Subsidy Program is available to Somers residents and is income based. 

DONATE NOW 

 

 

Refund Policy

The Somers Recreation Department will provide a full refund when a program is cancelled. All refund requests for a program that has not been cancelled must be submitted at least 7-days prior to the start of the program.

Refunds will not be issued within 7 days of the program start date OR once a program begins unless there is an injury or illness which prohibits active participation in the program and is documented by a physician. All refund requests will be assessed a $20.00 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued without a Refund Request Form. If a refund is granted, the amount will be pro-rated to reflect the number of remaining days in the program from the date the Refund Request was submitted.