MESSAGE FROM P&R DIRECTOR

Hello everyone,

I know a lot of you are over the Winter and ready for Spring, so after three snow days in a row, let me try to offer a glimmer of hope. The birds are back! Yes, that unfamiliar sound of singing and chirping can be heard first thing in the morning again. My bird feeder is full of all types of birds! The days are getting longer and you can now enjoy the beautiful sunsets from the comfort of your home instead of your work desk. And in just 90 days we’ll be celebrating Memorial Day at our Family picnic after the 250th edition of our parade! We got this!

Thank-you to all of our instructors who keep us engaged in activities outside of the house this time of year. And thank-you in advance to all the sports leagues who are ready to get back on our fields - only time will be able to tell us when we can get back on them again. We appreciate your patience as we evaluate the field conditions once the weather warms up.

Meghan Lennon (she/her)
Parks and Recreation Director
MLennon@southbury-ct.gov  

BIRD FEEDER WREATH MAKING WITH THE SOUTHBURY LAND TRUST

Thank you for joining us at our free program sponsored by the Southbury Land Trust. We provided space and the Land Trust provided the materials for 30 wreaths crafted by townspeople. We learned that various factors contribute to low food sources for our native birds this time of year and so we added unsalted peanuts, dried cranberries, and sprigs of native seeds to create festive and functional fast food stops for our feathered friends!

More photos on web album or on Facebook.

LAST CHANCE: SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST – by March 15, 2026

With this second massive delivery of snow, who hasn’t already built a snowman?! Or perhaps a fort, castle, or anything your creativity inspires! Submit a picture of any snowy creation you’ve made this season to the Town of Southbury's online form or drop the picture off at the Parks & Recreation Office on or before Sunday, March 15, 2026. Submissions will be on display at Parks and Recreation through the end of March.

SRING EVENT: RAIN OR SHINE - Saturday, March 28, 2026

Our Candy Scramble is open to children up to 12 years of age. It will take place at 10:00am SHARP on the field behind Pomperaug Elementary School, weather permitting. The Candy Scramble may be moved inside if there is inclement weather. Come with your basket or bag to hold your candy and eggs. Stop by at the Parks and Recreation Building before or after the Candy Scramble to take photos with our props, backdrop, and larger-than-life bunny friend! Click for more details.

While the event is free, all participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Southbury Food Bank. 

HALF-DAY ADVENTURES

We will provide transportation on the white bus, provided by our Southbury Senior Center, from the following Region 15 Elementary schools: Gainfield and Long Meadow. Students from our next door neighbor, Pomperaug Elementary, will walk over with our staff.

Middlebury Elementary families are welcome to join and must provide their own transportation to our building.

Please pack an afternoon snack and water bottle.

• Wednesday, March 4 - Pet Biz
• Wednesday, March 18 - Craft Biz
• Thursday, March 19 - Craft Biz

PES, GES, and LMES families must complete Region 15's online "School Dismissal Manager" assigning Early Dismissal to Park and Rec as the choice for your student the day of the program. MES families must provide transportation for your student the day of the program.

The program is held at the Southbury Parks & Recreation building, 561 Main Street South, Southbury.

Details and Registration

PANTHER PREP VOLLEYBALL: Grades 5-8

Participants will learn volleyball skills such as bump, set, serve, and spike, as well as basic rotation and strategy. High school volleyball team members will be present as assistant coaches to ensure participants have access to one on one coaching to bolster existing skills as well as welcome new players to the Pomperaug Volleyball Community! Details and Registration

SUMMER CAMPS

Registrations for Adventure Day Camp, Teenscape and SPARK Business Academy camp ARE NOW OPEN at https://southburyct.myrec.com.

We have one more month of Open Swim at Pomperaug High School for those looking to swim laps or simply splash around on a cold winter day.

WINTER OPEN SWIM

FINAL WEEKENDS! Family and adult/lap swimming will be held on Saturdays and Sundays at Pomperaug High School Pool from 1:00 – 3:30PM until March 29, 2026. Passes are available for family, individual and senior members of the Region 15 community. Buy pool passes. Day passes are available in our online store, show receipt to gain entry at pool.

If you suspect the pool might be closed due to snow, please check out our website and look for announcements at the top of the page in the red bar.

You can always find all the programs we offer on our Programs Page!

Southbury Parks and Recreation would like to share these announcements from the local Youth Sports organizations. Please note that these programs are not run by the Southbury Parks and Recreation Department. All questions and comments should be sent to the organizations.

Pomperaug Youth Baseball - Spring Registration

Registration for Spring Rec Baseball is open until March 1st!

• T-Ball Division: Ages 4 to 6; Saturday Morning Games
• Rookies Division: Ages 7 and 8, Machine Pitch, One Practice per week and one weekend game
• Minors Division: Ages 9 and 10, Player pitch, Two practices a week and One weekend game
• Majors: Ages 11 and 12, Player pitch, Two practices and one weekend game

Opening Day is April 25th. Season Ends June 6th. Register at www.Pomperaugyouthbaseball.com. Contact us at pomperaugyouthbaseball@gmail.com with questions.