Portland Parks & Recreation Activities

To register or to obtain additional information for any Parks and Recreation programs, please call 860-342-6757, or you may go online to www.portlandct.org, click on Departments, then to Parks and Recreation. The individual registration forms will be listed as a link on the web page. Forms can be printed, completed and returned back to the Parks and Recreation office. Registration forms must be completed for each program prior to the program start date. The Parks and Recreation Hotline is 860-262-7234. This number is for closures and cancellations or updates.

American Red Cross “Babysitting” 

This class provides ages 11-15 planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills, learn how to develop a babysitting business, choose safe and appropriate toys and games, diapering, bedtime, and keep themselves and others safe & to behave, along with basic first aid. The class is held at the Parks & Recreation office on Friday, Feb. 17, from noon to 6 p.m. The fee is $55.

Easter Egg Hunt

The Parks & Recreation department is holding the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m. at Valley View School. The Egg Hunt is open to Portland youth ages 1 to 10. The event is free, however, we are asking for a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Portland Food Bank.  Participants should bring their own Easter basket. The rain/snow date will be Sunday, April 1, at 1 p.m. In case of inclement weather, please call the Hot Line at 860-262-7234.

Spring Pilates

Pilates is an exercise option for everyone. Designed to develop a strong core while maintaining loose, limber limbs, the exercises provide multiple variations to meet the needs of different body types. This class will focus on the basic principles of Pilates to start strengthening core muscles (stomach, back and gluts), and improve balance and coordination between the body’s limbs.  Class is taught by a Personal Euphoria Pilates Certified Instructor. For information, call Parks & Recreation at 860-342-6757.

Spring Zumba

The Spring Session of Zumba will be held Wednesday, April 11 to June 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Valley View School. Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy to follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health! Cost is $40 per eight-week session for pre-registration (residents), $48 per eight-week session for pre-registration (non-residents) and $7 per class for drop-in’s or punch card holders (six classes - $42). Please wear comfortable clothing and low-tread sneakers. Be sure to bring plenty of water and be prepared to burn lots of calories!

Adult Co-ed Volleyball

A drop-in volleyball program is held Wednesdays at Gildersleeve School through April 11. Competitive Recreation meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the Non-Competitive Recreation is from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Men’s Drop in Basketball

Looking for the opportunity to shoot some hoops and brush up on your game?  Here’s a chance to participate in free-play basketball games. This program is open to Portland Residents only.

Over 30 Men’s Drop in Basketball: Tuesdays at PMS through March 27 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Under 30 Men’s Drop in Basketball: Thursdays at PMS through March 28 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.