The Parks Department maintains all Town parks and school grounds throughout the Town. This includes athletic field maintenance, leaf pickup and snow removal. There is a full time staff of 13 men, along with additional seasonal personnel.

TOWN PARKS:

• Frequently Asked Questions

Mead Memorial Park:

Mead Park includes 1 full sized baseball field, 2 little league fields, playscape facilities, 8 clay tennis courts and 1 all season tennis court. There is also passive recreation around the 4.75 acre pond. Mead Park borders Bristow Bird Sanctuary, which has passive recreation by way of walking trails. Ice skating is allowed when conditions permit. When appropriate, skating is allowed (under the lights) until 10:00 p.m.

Waveny Park:

Waveny Park has 350 acres of active and passive recreation including 1 full sized baseball field, 4 softball fields, pool facilities, multiple soccer fields and extensive walking trails.

Dixon Memorial Park:

Hoyt Street - Small community park with playscape.

Kiwanis Park:

Old Norwalk Road - including swimming, playscape and walking trails.

Connor Field:

Farm Road - Full sized baseball field and soccer field.

SCHOOL GROUNDS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS:

New Canaan High School:

Athletic fields including three main sections used for soccer, football, lacrosse and track and field events. Also at the high school there is a synthetic surface running and walking track. The high school's main event stadium is Dunning Field, which has an artificial surface and is used for all sports.

Saxe Middle School:

Athletic fields including four fields used for soccer, football, lacrosse and two baseball backstops.

South School:

Very small athletic field with baseball backstop.

East School:

Athletic field used for baseball and lacrosse.

West School:

Athletic field used for baseball and soccer.

MISCELLANEOUS PARKS AND AREAS:

Richmond Hill Parking Lot:

Maintain small grass area, shrubs and snow removal on walks only.

Center School Parking Lot:

Maintain grass areas, shrubs and snow removal on walks only.

Millport Park:

Maintain small grassed area and shrubs. Used for skating when ice conditions permit.

God's Acre:

Maintain grass

Nature Center:

Mow and trim grass areas.

WINTER ACTIVITIES - SNOW REMOVAL:

School Parking lots - Plowing and sanding (not sidewalks).

Sidewalks in Town - Help remove snow and sanding.

Town Buildings - Shovel and sand walks and stairs.

Train Stations - Shovel and sand platforms and walks.

Main Number: 203-594-3100

Monday - Friday
Winter 7:00a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Summer 6:00a.m - 2:30a.m

There is a tree on Town property which is damaged or dangerous. Who should I call?

Public Works (203-594-3054) will send someone out to determine if the tree is a Town tree. If it is, they will arrange for a determination by the Tree Warden. If the tree is on Town property and considered by the Tree Warden to be dangerous, it will be removed or pruned by the Town.

When are leaves going to be picked up on my street?

The Highway Department does street cleanup of leaves. Call (203-594-3704). The Parks Department only picks up piles from schools and parks.

Who picks up litter on the athletic fields?

The Parks Department, in conjunction with the Highway Department, picks up garbage on the athletic fields. School parking lots and the immediate area around school buildings are the individual school's responsibility.

Does the Parks Department have a "Lost and Found"?

Yes, when doing routine maintenance, clothing, etc. is picked up. Please call (203-594-3100) leaving your name and telephone number and a description of the lost article. Also, some coaches and schools or recreation departments maintain their own lost and found.

It has just rained. Is there going to be practice this evening?

Call your coach. Also please note - when fields are closed there are to be no practices on those fields. Please call the field hotline for closures of fields at (203-594-3610).

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