The Beacon Recreation Department is committed to providing opportunities and experiences that enhance the quality of life, health, and wellness for residents of all ages. 

The Department offers a diversity of recreational, social and educational programs, as well as special events and facilities at an affordable cost. These programs are designed to reflect the current and anticipated needs and interests of both the individual and the community.

2010 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMMING
For more information contact Mark Price: mprice@cityofbeacon.org (845) 838-5024

PARK PLAYGROUND DAYS & KIDS ON THE GO
Registration is now open for Memorial Park and Green Street Park summer programs.
Programs run from June 28, 2010 through August 20, 2010.
Registration deadline is June 18, 2010.

BEACON SUMMER HOOPS BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Registration is open to youth ages 6 to 18.
City of Beacon Residents $50, each additional child in family $45.

Return completed registration form by Friday, June 4, 2010 by mail (or droppped it off at City Hall between 9am—3pm)
Or signup on May 15, 2010 9am—1pm at Loopers Court, RT 9D and South Ave.
All players will receive a summer league T-Shirt. Players in the instructional Pee-Wee & Intermediate Division will also receive a basketball.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Beacon Recreation is seeking qualified individuals for summer employment with the Recreation Department. With the closing of our pool in 2010, the department will be seeking summer counselors for our camp programs only. Complete and return the employment application by May 21, 2010.

WOMEN'S RECREATION SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The Women’s Recreational Softball League will begin playing Wednesday nights in May at Memorial Park
Looking for more teams to join the league
Contact the recreation department at 845-838-5024 for more info

JAZZERCISE
Spring Program: April 5, 2010 — June 17, 2010
Mondays: 7pm at the Glenham School
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7pm at the Sargent School

Instructors: Dawn Piciacchio and Danielle Smith.
Complete the registration form and sign-up at your first class.
Make checks payable to: City of Beacon
2 classes per week — Beacon Residents $72 (Non-Residents $88)
3 classes per week — Beacon Residents $93 (Non-Residents $117)

SWIM LESSONS
Beacon Recreation has partnered with the Newburgh YMCA to offer a new Learn to Swim program. Swim lessons build aquatic skills and confidence in Parent/Child, Preschool and School Age Children.
All lessons are held at the Beacon High School pool, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY, 12508
Saturdays 10am-1pm

•  •  April 10, 17, 24
•  •  May 1, 8, 15, 22
•  •  June 5, 12, 19

$90 for the session per level per class time.
For more information contact: Dorothy Mitchell, Aquatics Director, (845) 562-1088, dmitchell@newburghymca.org

6th ANNUAL REE-PLAY SALE
The 6th Annual Ree-Play Sale is set for April 30-May 1, 2010.  For more information on how to be a part of this annual event to benefit our community please visit the Wee-Play website. Tax-deductible cash donations to the Wee Play Park Fund came made through the Community Foundation of Dutchess County (referencing "Wee Play" as the fund name).
For more information contact: Kelly Ellenwood, (845) 831-4318, kelly@weeplayproject.org
 

MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE FORMING
Looking for 6 teams to start a Men’s Flag Football League. Games will be played on Saturdays from April thru June at the Pop Warner field in Memorial Park.
Team fee: $700 for City of Beacon residents
Team fee includes all game gear, officials for the season, and team shirts.
For more information contact Yogi (845) 392-2820 or Lamont (845) 401-2344
Signup deadline is March 21, 2010

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Wednesday Nights, 6pm - 9pm
Rombout Middle School Gym
October 2009 - March 2010
October 21, 6pm - 9pm: open gym for all interested teams.
New players welcome.

For more recreational activities visit our partner organizations.
For more information about city parks visit the Parks Department page.