Recreation Programs
The Recreation Division is committed to providing quality recreational activities and celebrating cultural and seasonal events for the enjoyment of the people of Meriden. For more information about upcoming recreation events, please contact the Parks & Recreation staff at 203-630-4259.
Public Swim Schedule at Maloney High School:
Pool passes are required and can be obtained at the Parks and Recreation office on Liberty St.
- Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday Noon-3:00 pm
Pool passes can be purchased at the Meriden Parks & Rec office.
Children - $5.00
Adults - $15.00
Recreation Services sponsors a number of City leagues and recreational teams through subsidies, promotions, and use of facilities:
- South Meriden Youth League
- Ed Walsh Little League
- Jack Barry Little League
- Meriden Girls Softball League
- Meriden Soccer Club
- Meriden Junior Football
- Meriden Boys & Girls Club Cuno Basketball League
- Meriden Boys & Girls Club Volleyball
- American Legion Baseball
- Meriden Amateur Softball Association
- Meriden Silver Fins
- Meriden Intermediate League
- Meriden Youth Travel Baseball
- Meriden Youth Wrestling
- Connecticut Hurricanes Softball
Programs offered by Recreational Services:
| Program | Location |
Date |
| Outdoor Swim Program | Hubbard Park |
Opening Sunday June 15, 2019 Mon.-Fri.: Open Swim: 1:00pm-5:30pm Adult Swim: 5:45pm-6:45pm Sat. & Sun.: Open Swim: 1:00pm-6:00pm |
| Indoor Swim Program |
Maloney High School |
Closes May 23, 2019, reopen Oct. 8, 2019 |
| Summer Playground Program |
Sites include: Columbus Park
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June 24, 2019 – August 2, 2019 (excluding holidays) |
| Summer Fun Runs | Platt High School Track |
June 12, 2019 – August 21, 2019 |
| Summer Water Park | City Park |
June 15, 2019 – August 25, 2019 Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 4:00 pm |
| Silver Lights Display | Hubbard Park City Hall Meriden Green |
November 26, 2019 – January 2, 2020
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| Outdoor Camp | School to be determined |
June 10, 2019 – June 14, 2019 & August 5, 2019 –August 16, 2019 Monday – Friday 9:00pm – 3:00pm |
Annual cultural and special events sponsored by Recreation Services include:
January |
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| Tradition Run | Hubbard Park | |
April |
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| Meriden Rotary Club 5K Road Race and Kids' Fun Run | Hubbard Park | |
| Meriden Little League Opening Day | Habershon Park | |
| North End Field | ||
| Thomas Hooker School | ||
| Easter Egg Hunt | Meriden Green | |
| Daffodil Festival | Hubbard Park | |
| Pitch, Hit and Run | Ceppa Field | |
May |
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| Mayor's Spring Clean-Up | City-wide | |
| Memorial Day Parade | Broad St and East Main St | |
| Meriden Fishing Derby | Hubbard Park | |
| Quinnipiac Watershed Clean Up | Dossin Beach | |
| Castle Craig Full Moon Viewing | Castle Craig at Hubbard Park | |
June |
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| Hubbard Park Charity Race Series | Hubbard Park | |
| Watch Fire | American Legion | |
| Special Day for Special People (Senior Day) | Hubbard Park | |
| Lion’s Club Duck Race | Meriden Green | |
| Twilight Music Series | Meriden Green | |
| Castle Craig Full Moon Viewing | Castle Craig at Hubbard Park | |
July |
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| Fourth of July Fireworks | Hubbard Park | |
| Twilight Music Series | Meriden Green | |
| Castle Craig Full Moon Viewing | Castle Craig at Hubbard Park | |
August |
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| National Night Out | Hubbard Park | |
| Puerto Rican Festival | Hubbard Park | |
| Twilight Music Series | Meriden Green | |
| Castle Craig Full Moon Viewing | Castle Craig at Hubbard Park | |
September |
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| Hubbard Park Charity Race Series | Hubbard Park | |
| High School Band Competition | Falcon Field | |
| Alzheimer’s Walk | Meriden Green | |
| Castle Craig Full Moon Viewing | Castle Craig at Hubbard Park | |
October |
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| Hubbard Park Charity Race Series | Hubbard Park | |
| Castle Craig Full Moon Viewing | Castle Craig at Hubbard Park | |
| Trunk or Treat | Meriden Green | |
| Halloween Happenings | Meriden-Markham Airport | |
November |
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| Veterans Day Ceremony | Broad St Monuments | |
| Maloney/Platt Stoddard Bowl | Maloney High School | |
| Silver Lights Lighting Ceremony | Hubbard Park | |
| YuleFest | Colony Street | |
December |
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| Letters to Santa | Park & Rec Off. and Hubbard Park Skate House | |
| Silver Lights Festival | Hubbard Park | |
| Christmas in the Village | South Meriden | |
Recreation Services is responsible for a number of permits and seasonal passes:
Swim tags - To participate in either the indoor or outdoor swim program swim tags must be purchased. Swim tags may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office on 460 Liberty Street. Price for Meriden residents is $15.00 for adults, and $5.00 for children under the age of 17. Pool tags for non-residents are $20.00 for adults, and $10.00 for children under the age of 17. Proof of residency is required. Swim tags are valid for the entire calendar year in which they are purchased. Pool tags must be shown to gain admission to any of the swim program sites.  Fishing Permits - Fishing is permitted in Crescent Lake (Giuffrida Park) by special permit only. Permits cost $5.00 for the season and can be obtained at the Liberty Street office. Facility Request Forms - Persons wishing to use or reserve a parks facility, field, or piece of equipment must complete a facility request form at the Liberty Street office. This privilege is for Meriden residents only, and fees may apply depending on the nature of the request. |