Martin Park Beach

The beach is currently OPEN for the 2008 season!

Hours of Operation
May 24 - September 1, 2008
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Barracuda Swim Team
The swim team provides an opportunity for swimmers ages 5-16 to perfect their swimming through endurance and stroke training. Each swimmer is required to attend 2-3 practices per week and is also responsible for purchasing a team bathing suit. The team T-shirt and swim cap are included in the registration fee. Participants practice at both Martin Park Beach and Barlow Mountain Pool. Registration has begun and is available at the Recreation Center. Space is limited to the first 100 registrants. New members must swim at Red Cross Level 4.

Dates:             June 23 - August 1
Days:               Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:               9:00 - 10:00 am
Location/Age:  Barlow Mountain Pool/11 & up
                       10:00 - 10:30 am
                       Barlow Mountain Pool/10 & under

Dates:             June 24 - July 31
Days:              Tuesday & Thursday
Time:                 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location/Age:  Beach/11 & up
                      12:00 - 12:30 pm                       
                      Beach/10 & under

Boat Rentals
Exlore one of Connecticut's 10 best ponds!  There are single and tendem kayaks, and 4-person paddle boats.
Rental Fee:  $10.00/hour    $5.00/ 1/2 hour

Sand Castle Building Contest
Join us on July 4th for a day of castle building fun!  All ages welcome, FREE to Martin Park Beach members.  Creations will be judged at 3:30 pm.

Cross Pond Swim
Accomplished swimmers ages 17 and older are invited to practice for a triathlon or just experience swimming in the open water.  Check for a weekly schedule. FREE to Martin Park beach members.

Activity Days
Have more fun at the beach.  We'll be planning activity days that include games, and arts and crafts for kids of all ages.

Quick Start Kayaking
Classes will consist of basic introduction to kayaking including safety, launching and landing techniques, paddling techniques and much more.  Wer are offering classes for children and adults.

Session I
Date:  June 16
Time:  5:30 - 7:30 pm
Ages:  14 & up
Fess:  Member:  $35  Non-Member:  $55

Session II
Date:  July 14 & 21
Time:  4:00 - 6:00 pm
Ages:  8-13
Fess:  Member:  $45  Non-Member:  $65

Session III
Date:  July 14 & 21
Time:  6:15 - 8:15 pm
Ages:  14 & up
Fess:  Member:  $45  Non-Member:  $65

Session IV
Date:  July 13
Time:  8:30 - 11:30 am
Ages:  8 & up
Fess:  Member:  $35  Non-Member:  $55

Session V
Date:  July 27
Time:  8:30 - 11:30 am
Ages:  8 & up
Fess:  Member:  $35  Non-Member:  $55

Session VI
Date:  August 10
Time:  8:30 - 11:30 am
Ages:  8 & up
Fess:  Member:  $35  Non-Member:  $55