Parks and Rec Notes!


We are proud to provide you with our activity registration system and website.
To get started:
Create an Account with all your household information. The data provided - emergency contacts, medical information, etc. - will help us better serve you. This info will also be automatically placed into your registration forms.
When you’re ready to start registering for activities, be sure to review the How to Register for an Activity page.


You can now donate to our Lukas Breton Scholarship Button with PayPal.

Upcoming Programs

18+ Pick-up Basketball: Monday, September  14, 21, 28 (No Sept. 7). $12 for session or $5 drop-in. Municipal Gym.

30+ Pick-up Basketball: Sunday, September 13, 20, 27 (No Sept. 6) 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. $12 for session or $5 drop-in. Nathan Hale-Ray High School.

Boot Camp Fitness: Ages 16+. Boot Camp Fitness offers custom small group training sessions offered by a Certified Personal Trainer.  Our sessions focus on exercises and functional training. A 60-minute workout with a 15-minute ending stretch will improve your core strength and balance. August 25 - October 15. Classes will be held in the Old Town Hall on Town Street on Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. and Municipal Gym on Thursday, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. 1x/week $64, 2x/week $96, or $10 drop-in.

18+ Pickleball Sessions: Sunday, September 13, 20, 27 (No Sept. 6) 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Open to all levels. Wednesday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Beginner. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Intermediate/Advanced. Thursday, September 3, 10, 17, 24. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Intermediate. Friday, September 11, 18, 25 (No Sept. 4). 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Open to all levels. Municipal Gym

Pickleball Small Group Lessons: Small group private lessons for 2 - 4 players. Choose from 3 class options: Intro. to pickleball, Improving skills, or Skills & Drills. Dates Available: Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. $24 per group (2-4 players) for a 90 minute session.

16+ Open Gym Soccer: Monday, September 14, 21, 28 (No Sept. 7). 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. $12 for session or $5 Drop-in. Municipal Gym.

16+ Co-Ed Volleyball: Tuesday,September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.  6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $20 for session or $5 Drop-in. Municipal Gym.

Girls Volleyball Open Gym: Grades 4 - 8. Wednesdays, September 23 - November 4 (No Oct. 28). Grades 6 - 8: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Grades 4 - 5: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Municipal Gym, $30 for all 6 weeks.

Gentle Yoga: This class is appropriate for all levels of fitness or yoga experience. Ages 16 and up. Improve your strength and flexibility while decreasing stress. Enjoy moving your body and breathing mindfully! Sunday: August 16 - September 20. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Senior Center. Wednesday: September 23 - October 28. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Senior Center/ Parks & Rec Activity room.  $65 for each 6 week session or $15 for a single class.

Food Explorers - Fall Desserts: Grades 1-3. Each week you’ll make brand-new recipes focused on fall flavors and ingredients. You’ll be making: Salted Caramel Apple Cookie Trifles, Pumpkin Pie Granola Cups, Cinnamon Sugar Dippers, and Apple Cheesecake Eggrolls. All recipes are nut-free but may contain dairy, eggs, and gluten. Mondays, September 28 - October 26 (No Oct. 12). 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. East Haddam Elementary School. Cost $90.

East Haddam Town Beach Parking Permit

As of Saturday, May 23, 2026 all vehicles must have a Town of East Haddam permit or visitor’s daily pass to park at the Town Beach through September 7 (Labor Day). The Town Beach is open daily from dawn until dusk. Lifeguards are on duty daily from 10am-5pm, beginning June 20. All visitors must adhere to the beach regulations (below) or will be asked to leave.

PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENT RESIDENT PASSES
Town permits may be obtained at no cost from the East Haddam Public Works Department. If you do not have a current permit, we will accept a driver’s license with current East Haddam/Moodus/Lake Hayward address noted. If driver’s license does not include an East Haddam/Moodus/Lake Hayward address, a suitable proof of residency such as tax bill or utility bill must also be presented. Driver’s license or photo ID will be matched with either the tax bill or utility bill.
Note: Registered motorcycles require a parking pass.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR VISITORS/NON-RESIDENTS
Non-resident daily passes may be obtained in person from the Town Beach parking attendant. Parking pass must be placed on the car dashboard, so it is visible to beach attendant. Please note, there is no parking on the street and there is NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ALLOWED.

A non-resident season pass may be purchased at our Parks and Rec Office (1 Plains Road, Moodus, CT 06469) or on our website www.easthaddamrec.com (must create an account). Season passes are not available for purchase at the beach. A completed application must accompany payment. If paying by check, please make payable to: EHPR, P.O. Box 385, Moodus, CT  06469. All season passes will be mailed to the address provided or may be picked up in person at the Parks and Rec Office. Season passes must be hung from rear-view mirror so they are visible to beach attendant. Please note parking on the street  and OVERNIGHT PARKING ARE NOT ALLOWED.
 
DAILY FEE
$20 PER CAR VEHICLE
NO REFUNDS
SEASON FEE
$120 PER CAR


Kayak Storage Rental

We are excited to offer kayak rack storage rental at the East Haddam Town Beach. Many thanks to Aaron Allen who constructed the kayak racks as part of his Eagle Scout Project.
Kayak Rack Storage Application

Concussion Information

Child Abuse Prevention Information
Pursuant to Public Act No. 21-64  (Governor’s Task Force on Justice for Abused Children in Connecticut – GTF), we are providing a copy of the Governor’s Child Abuse Prevention Information.
Here are the links to the documents:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/GTF-CJA/HB-6113/Grooming_Connecticut-Safe-Sport-Policy-Child-Abuse-Prevention_Digital.pdf
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/GTF-CJA/HB-6113/Connecticut-Safe-Sport-Policy-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Final.pdf