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Parks & Recreation
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 Waveny Park
Musical Slideshow of Waveny Park
Waveny castle, designed in the tradition of England's great manor houses, is a rare glimpse of a nearly-vanished world and way of life. Given to the town in 1967, there are over 300 acres of trails, woodlands and fields available for resident's enjoyment. The 3.5 miles of nature trails are a natural favorite for runners. The annual fourth of July celebration and the summer concert series held at Waveny are town favorites.
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Waveny Swimming Pool
The Waveny Pool is located in Waveny Park and has become New Canaan’s most popular summer facility. Includes a large 50meter pool with diving well a separate children’s pool complete with water features, shade structures throughout along with a pavilion snack bar.
Waveny Paddle Tennis Courts
Newly constructed in 2004, the Town of New Canaan Recreation Department operates 4 Platform Tennis Courts in Waveny Park.
Waveny Park Golf Driving Area
An area inside of Waveny Park has been set aside for residents to hit golf balls. SPENCER’S RUN offers a 1.5 acre off leash area for dogs to run and play with other canine friends. |
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Lapham Community Center
In Waveny Park welcomes all adult New Canaan residents. This popular facility, which was expanded and renovated in 2005, boasts a large community room, modern computer center, teaching kitchen, game room and more.
Up to 100 adult education classes and activities, such as day trips and lectures, are held there.
Classes include: Painting, Bridge, Crafts, Drawing, History, Opera, Pilates, Nutrition, Yoga.
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Events at Waveny...
Summer Concerts
Twelve open air music concerts on the patio at Waveny House are held. The concerts will feature a variety of musical groups. Concert goers are welcome to bring a cold picnic supper to the park and enjoy the music.
Family 4th of July Celebration
The activities include: family picnicking, live music, children’s game area, skydivers, ice cream and soda concessions, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The hunt begins at 10:15am with three age groups: 2 and under, 3&4, and 5 and older. Crafts, coffee, candy and baked goods are also available.
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Mead Park is a 24 acre park a short walk from town. Facilities include a large pond for feeding the ducks in the summer and ice skating in the winter, lighted and unlighted baseball fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, baseball batting cages, playground area with play structure. The Lodge at Mead Park offers an open air eating area and a food service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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Mead Park Tennis Courts
The town operates eight regulation Har-Tru Tennis Courts.
Two of the courts are lighted for night play. The courts are open from May through October. |
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Spring fishing Derby at Mill Pond
Mill Pond Park
Mill Pond Park is located off Milport Avenue and contains a large pond with walking trails. Weather permitting, the pond is lighted for ice skating in the winter.
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Irwin Park
Professional outdoor Shakespeare at Irwin Park, a 36 acre property located at the intersection of Weed Street and Wahackme Road. |
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Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Park is the town public swimming facility located off Old Norwalk Road. It is open June through August as an alternative to the Waveny Pool and includes a new play structure opened in 2004, food service, outdoor basketball court, playground & play structure, and a picnic area. A sandy beach surrounds this fresh water pond where kids can enjoy digging in the sand and making sand castles. Fully monitored by lifeguards. |
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