Facility Updates

Penfield Pavilion

Conceptual Drawings for Penfield Pavilion Final Phase (Click Here)

The Penfield Sub-committee has submitted the attached drawings to the Parks and Recreation Commission for approval. The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on August 20, 2008 at 7:00pm at the Parks and Recreation Department to discuss and vote. Further approvals will be needed by the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, and the RTM.

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Penfield Pavilion was built in 1901 and survived the legendary hurricane of 1938 that devastated much of the town's shoreline, as well as less powerful hurricanes in 1956 and 1985. This popular landmark is used by tens of thousands of residents and non-residents for recreation, especially in the summer time.

In October 2006 the Board of Selectmen voted to approve spending $865,000 to demolish and replace the pavilion's easterly wing, which included lockers, restrooms and showers. The First Selectman Ken Flatto said he town hoped to demolish and replace the westerly wing in early 2008, and the following winter, to do the same on the pavilion's center.

The NEW lockers at Penfield will be open on Saturday, June 28 at 10am.

Although not completely finished, the lockers will be available for storing beach chairs, umbrellas etc.

The remaining work is mainly cosmetic (the installation of hooks, benches and mirrors) and will be finished throughout the summer.

We ask your continued patience as we provide you with a facility that we can all be proud of.

Thank you again for your understanding and we hope you ENJOY THE BEACH!!!!

Jennings Beach Skate Park (currently OPEN)

The Jennings Beach Skate Park has recently undergone a complete renovation. The park is on schedule to open up sometime in December of 2009.

UPDATED: Monday,December 7th, 2009

Inclement Weather? For cancellation of games, classes, events or field closures, call our cancellation hotline at (203) 256-3144.

For more information call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at (203) 256-3191. Fully completed registrations may be turned in at the front desk of the Recreation Center located at 75 Mill Plain Road.