Park & Recreation Department

The Park and Recreation Department offers a comprehensive and varied program of public recreation activities, services, and resources for residents. Programs are self-sustaining and offer an opportunity for quality use of leisure time in a productive and healthy manner. Recreation facilities include the Atkinson Pool, Fairbank Community Center, toddler playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, outdoor skating area (weather permitting), and fields for baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, softball, and soccer. Major recreation areas include Davis Field, Frank G. Feeley Field, and Haskell Recreation Area.

 

Message from Park and Recreation Director, Nancy McShea

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Services

Youth Intro to Kayaking
Ages 10-15
(Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013) Load more...
Adult Intro to Kayaking
(Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2013) Load more...
Parent Packets for Prechool Pals, Sudbury Summer, Sudbury Summer Inclusion Program, Sudbury Adventure and CIT programs!
All paperwork must be returned to Park and Recreation by Friday, May 3rd!
(Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013) Load more...
NOW HIRING! Summer Front Desk Receptionist - Atkinson Pool
Apply now to work as the summer front desk receptionist for the Atkinson Pool!
(Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2013) Load more...
Summer Camps and Clinics 2013 Brochure
Here is our summer camps brochure and all of the information you need to know about registering for our summer Camps and Clinics. Make sure you sign up early so the Camps or Clinics you are interested in do not get cancelled.
(Posted: Monday, February 4, 2013) Load more...
Sudbury Adventure Program 2013 Schedule
This is a great program for kids entering grades 6-8. There are 4 super fun field trips each week.
(Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013) Load more...

General Information

Financial Assitance Application
Financial Assistance is available for some of our programs.
(Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013) Load more...
Sudbury Staffer Receives National Award
(Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2012) Load more...
CORI Policy
This document discusses the practices and procedures for the Town of Sudbury CORI policy.
(Posted: Monday, February 28, 2011) Load more...
Chaperones Wanted!
We want YOU to chaperone at Teen Center!
(Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010) Load more...
Camps and Clinics Health Forms
The Massachusetts Board of Health has implemented regulations that apply to participants in upcoming summer programs.
(Posted: Friday, June 20, 2008) Load more...
Ways to Register
How do I register for programs?
(Posted: Sunday, November 18, 2007) Load more...
Brochure Mailing Timeline
(Posted: Sunday, November 18, 2007) Load more...
Registration Form
Use this form to sign up for any Park and Recreation program.
(Posted: Thursday, January 1, 2004)

Brochure | Expand

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2013 Summer Camps & Clinics Brochure Check out all of the activities that are being offered this summer, February vacation, and April vaction! January 18, 2013
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Jean Lind Teen Center Brochure Check it out! Get all the information you need regarding teen center events, rules, dress code, and more! August 23, 2010
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Preschool Pals Parent Packet This packet outlines a typical day, procedures, what to bring, medical release form, authorized pick-up form, and more information.

The deadline to submit ALL paperwork is Friday, May 25th!

March 27, 2013
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Sudbury Summer Parent Packet This packet outlines a typical day, procedures, what to bring, medical release form, authorized pick-up form, buddy request form, early & extended care form, and more information.

The deadline to submit ALL paperwork is Friday, May 25th!!

March 27, 2013
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Advertisement Rates July 19, 2007
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Application for a License To Conduct A Recreational Camp For Children July 19, 2007
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Camp Staff Application Summer Camp Application. June 21, 2011
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Camps and Clinic Health Forms EACH PARTICIPANT MUST PROVIDE A RECORD OF THEIR MOST RECENT PHYSICAL EXAM AND IMMUNIZATIONS DATED WITHIN THE PAST 24 MONTHS. PLEASE BRING ALL FORMS THE FIRST DAY OF EACH NEW CAMP/CLINIC WEEK FOR ALL PROGRAMS. PLEASE HAND IN FORMS TO THE CAMP DIRECTOR THE FIRST DAY OF THE PROGRAM. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE FORMS YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO STAY PER BOARD OF HEALTH REGULATIONS. July 19, 2007
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CIT Parent Packet This packet outlines a typical day, procedures, what to bring, medical release form, authorized pick-up form, early & extended care form, and more info. The deadline to submit ALL paperwork is Friday, May 25th! March 27, 2013
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Financial Assistance Application Financial Assistance is available for some of our programs. It is offered to Sudbury Residents based on financial need. January 22, 2013
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Park and Recreation Registration Form Use this form to register for any Park and Recreation Program. July 30, 2007
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Program Booking Sheet This updated form allows the vendor to complete the booking sheet on the computer. Once all of the boxes have been fill in, please save and email to comeaua@sudbury.ma.us or print and mail a copy to us. May 8, 2012
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April Vacation 2013 February 26, 2013
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April Vacation Programs 2013 February 26, 2013
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Camps and Clinics 2012 - Listing by week Are you looking to fill a summer week with camp? Check out out listing of camps and clinics by week! May 16, 2012
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Park and Recreation run Preschool Programs 2012-2013 Looking for a programs designed with your preschoolers in mind? Check out our 2012-1013 preschool offerings run by Sudbury Park & Recreation! May 30, 2012
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Sudbury Adventure Program Counselor Job Description February 21, 2012
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Sudbury Parks & Recreation is now offering online courses! Welcome to our Online Instruction Center.

We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared
just for you. Ready to explore our catalog? Click the Courses link at the top of this page.

Enroll today!

September 3, 2008
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Sudbury Summer Head Counselor Job Description February 9, 2011
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Permits | Expand

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Recreation Facility Use Permit September 27, 2012
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Policy | Expand

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CORI Policy Please see this document for the practices and procedures in regards to the Town of Sudbury CORI policy. February 28, 2011
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Field Closing Guidelines March 16, 2007
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Field Use Policy This policy applies to all Town of Sudbury and school fields K-8 (after school hours), athletic fields and Fairbank Community Center located in the Town of Sudbury, Massachusetts when scheduled by the Park & Recreation Department. All guidelines included in this policy must be met or the Park and Recreation Department has the right to revoke use of requested facility by applicants. September 10, 2012
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Athletic Field's Needs Assessment and Recreation Master Plan - Executive Summary This document provides a brief summary of the process, findings, and recommendations for the full Athletic Field’s Needs Assessment and Master Plan Update report dated November 8, 2012. For a detailed analysis of the findings and recommendations please refer to the full report. December 19, 2012
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Athletic Field's Needs Assessment and Recreation Master Plan Update In 2003 Gale Associates was engaged by the Friends of Sudbury Park & Recreation to assist with an updated Athletic Needs Assessment and Master Plan. In 2012 Gale Associates was hired again to assist with updating of the 2003 plan. The update was needed due to changes in field inventory and condition and changes in community's needs. December 7, 2012
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Youth Coordinator | Expand

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Cori Form November 15, 2010
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Youth Programs | Expand

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Sudbury Adventure Program Here is the calendar of trips! January 22, 2013
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Sudbury Adventure Program Parent Packet The parent packets for Sudbury Adventure Program is now available. You can download your own copy by clicking on the link below.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at (978) 443-1092 x3227.

March 27, 2013
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Brochure

Question
When will the next Park & Recreation/Atkinson Pool brochure be available?

The Sudbury Park and Recreation Department brochure is mailed to our database of Recreation and Pool Members four times per year. The brochure is mailed in August (Fall), December (Winter), January (Summer Camps & Clinics), March (Spring), and June (Summer). The brochure has information on the various programs offered by the Recreation Department including Atkinson Pool, Inclusive and Adaptive Programming, and Teen Center events.

Park and Rec - Class Instruction

Question
How can I teach a class or program for the Park & Rec.?

Park and Recreation is always looking for new program ideas and especially people to teach these activities. Come down to the office and pick up an instructor packet, or contact the Program Coordinator, and let us know what you would like to bring to our department. We will do our best to set something up.

Park and Rec - Staff

Question
Who should I call at Park and Recreation and the Atkinson Pool?

 The main number for the Atkinson Pool/Park and Recreation is (978) 443-1092

Name Title Extension
Nancy McShea Park and Recreation Director 3259
Jessica Bendel Youth Coordinator 3227
Patricia Haberstroh Office Coordinator 3258
Anne Lee Preschool Coordinator 3231
Anna Wood

Adaptive Sports and Recreation Director/
Teen Center Director

3257
Amber Comeau Program Coordinator 3256
Tim Goulding Aquatic Facility Director 3261
Chery Finley Aquatic Supervisor 3264
John Barrett Aquatic Supervisor 3255

 

OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS

Fairbank Senior Center 978-443-3055
Parks & Grounds Department 978-443-2209 ext. 1430
Park & Recreation Fax Number 978-443-1051
Inclement Weather Hotline 978-639-3233
Field Closings 978-639-3234

 

Sports - Swimming

Question
I am interested in a youth swim team for my child; how do I go about finding information?
Website: www.sudburyswimteam.org

The Sudbury Swim Team is a competitive swim team open to the youth of Sudbury and surrounding towns. The team aspires to create an environment where the swimmers enjoy the experience of competitive swimming through improvement of their stroke and racing techniques, improved personal race times, appreciation of the team friendships and team spirit. To this end, the program is designed to maximize personal enjoyment and improvement. We hope that each swimmer will take full advantage of the team experience.

The Sudbury Youth Swim Team is open to swimmers age 7 and up who demonstrate proficiency in the freestyle, backstroke and the breaststroke. Children who are 6 years old are welcome to try out for the team but unless they are exceptionally strong swimmers, the team will most likely recommend waiting until they are 7 years old. All new swimmers are asked to attend a Coach's assessment prior to the beginning of the season at the Atkinson Pool to determine their readiness to participate on a competitive swim team. The assessment will involve the child demonstrating their swimming skills and having an opportunity to meet and talk with the coach. We will not accept swimmers who need basic swimming instruction.

Team Registration:
Each August we have an in-house registration period for current team members and their siblings. These will be mailed out in mid-August. This extends until October 1st. Applications for interested new swimmers will be available here on our website and at Brines Sporting Good Store and at Atkinson Pool beginning July 1-September 30th. Applications are due no later than October 1st.. New swimmers will be accepted officially on the team beginning on October 2nd and spots will be offered on a first come first served basis according to receipt of application and number of available open spots. Parents whose children are placed on a waiting list will be called and/or emailed to inform them of this status. Preference will be given to children from Sudbury and those children who were on the waitlist from the previous year. This information is posted in the quarterly recreation bulletin from the town of Sudbury as well as posted at the Atkinson Pool.

Team Size:
We have the capacity to serve 144 swimmers. This is the maximum number of swimmers the team can support given our pool and staffing resources. This allows for approximately +-30 children within each age category. Once the capacity is reached for each age group or the whole team , children will be placed on a waiting list

Sports - Youth

Question
How do I register my child for participation in sports league? I registered my child for soccer (baseball, basketball) but haven't heard anything.
Youth sport leagues are run by parent organized associations. Each league has a Board of Directors. The leagues and associations are not sponsored by Park and Recreation. The following is a listing of contacts for the various sports offerings ( this lisiting is also included in the Park & Recreation brochure that is mailed to all residents).


SPORT - GROUPING CONTACT NAME - PHONE
Baseball - Ages 6-15 Katie Howd - 978-443-5573
Sudbury Youth Basketball - Girls Grades 3-8 Margaret Chunias - 978-443-3467
Sudbury Youth Basketball - Boys Grades 3-8 Pat Rosseel - 978-443-8172
Football - Pop Warner - Youth Steve Pace - 978-443-7401
Youth Hockey - Learn to Skate Joe Meeks - 978-443-3395
Sudbury Lacrosse - Boys Adam Zais - 978-443-0827
Sudbury Lacrosse - Girls Paul Griffin - 978-443-7541
Soccer - Youth Sudbury Youth Soccer Association - 978-443-1321
Softball - Girls Kathy Dill - 978-443-7849
Swim Team - Sudbury Youth Dori & Kirk Hutchinson - 978-443-4817
Sudbury Youth Wrestling Joel Mode - 978-440-9923


Park & Recreation Departmentrecreation@sudbury.ma.us | 978-443-1092

Name Position Office Location
Nancy McShea Park and Recreation Director Fairbank Community Center
Anna Wood Adaptive Sports & Recreation Specialist Fairbank Community Center
Patricia Haberstroh Park and Recreation Administrative Assistant Fairbank Community Center
Anne Lee Preschool Director Fairbank Community Center
Amber Comeau Program Coordinator Fairbank Community Center

Youth Coordinatoryouth@sudbury.ma.us | (978) 639-3227

Name Position Office Location
Jessica Bendel Youth Coordinator Fairbank Community Center

Atkinson Poolpool@sudbury.ma.us | (978) 443-1092

Name Position Office Location
Timothy Goulding Aquatic Facility Director Atkinson Pool
John Barrett Aquatic Supervisor Atkinson Pool
Chery Finley Aquatic Supervisor Atkinson Pool
Crispin Gilbert Head Lifeguard Atkinson Pool
Samantha Strella Lifeguard
Gabriel Faucher Lifeguard

Parks and Grounds Departmentparksandgrounds@sudbury.ma.us | 978-443-2209, x1430

Name Position Office Location
Christopher Felt Ass't Mechanic/Crew Leader Parks and Grounds
Tom Russo Heavy Equipment Operator Parks and Grounds
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