East Hartford Parks & Recreation

08/14/2026

What a week these 50 East Hartford girls had at our Inspire Girls Basketball Clinic! 🏀💗

These amazing young girls made new friends, created wonderful memories, and had so much fun! From basketball and arts & crafts to so much more, they embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and enjoy themselves.

Most importantly, they were truly INSPIRED! ✨

This amazing clinic was made possible through a collaboration between the Town of East Hartford, CT – Government, East Hartford Parks & Recreation and The Justice Education Center. Together, we created a fun, positive, and empowering experience where our girls could build confidence, friendships, and a love for the game.

We are so proud of all the participants and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they’ll accomplish! 💪🏀💖

08/14/2026

🪁 Ready to elevate?

A brand-new East Hartford tradition is about to take flight!

08/07/2026

What a summer it has been, East Hartford!

Thank you for another unforgettable, splash-filled season at our outdoor pools. From swimming lessons and family fun to sunny afternoons spent making memories, our pools have been filled with laughter, smiles and community all summer long.

As our incredible lifeguards prepare to head back to school, we'll begin closing our outdoor pools and shifting our focus to an exciting season of fall programs and activities.

▶ Outdoor Pool Closing Schedule

Sunday, August 9 - Goldstar Pool and Terry Pool

Sunday, August 16 - Lord Pool and Drennan Pool

There's still time to dive in, cool off and enjoy the final days of summer. We hope you'll join us at the pools one last time before we close out another fantastic season.

08/05/2026

🌊 Splash & Play at Martin Park! 🌞

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 6th from 9 AM to Noon for a fun-filled morning at Martin Park!

Bring the family out to enjoy our giant water slide and a variety of Parks & Recreation water activities. It’s a perfect way to cool off, laugh, and make memories together — and it’s completely FREE for residents!

Grab your towels, sunscreen, and smiles…
We can’t wait to see you for Splash & Play at Martin Park!

08/03/2026

What an incredible afternoon at Lord Pool! 🌞💦

Our Splash Party was a huge success, with over 180 people joining us for an afternoon of fun in the sun!
From splashing around with pool floats and noodles to enjoying sweet treats from the Ice Cream Dream truck, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The music, laughter, and smiling faces made it a day to remember, and our lifeguards had just as much fun as the kids!

Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the day with us. We love creating opportunities for our community to connect, have fun, and make lasting summer memories.

We can't wait to see you back at Lord Pool soon! 🏊🍦💙

08/01/2026

07/31/2026

Happy National Lifeguard Appreciation Day! 🌊☀️

Today, we celebrate the incredible lifeguards who help keep our East Hartford community safe each and every day. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting others in and around the water make a difference all season long—not just today, but every day.

A special thank you to our Aquatics Director, Laura Sobolewski, and our Aquatics Trainer, Sharon Rose, for their outstanding leadership and for ensuring our team is always trained, prepared, and ready to respond.

We'd also like to give a huge shout-out to Piolin Jr. Restaurant in East Hartford for generously providing lunch for our staff today as a show of appreciation. Your support means so much to our team!

Thank you to all of our lifeguards for everything you do. We appreciate you! 💙🏊‍♀️

07/27/2026

Our campers and staff have been busy this summer having fun and making memories! Every day, at every camp, is a time to learn, grow, and have FUN!

Our campers have had a video gaming truck come, laser tag, chess, library visits, a magician... AND MORE! Every day (weather permitting) our campers take to the pools to splash around and have fun!

Camp registration is still open for our last 2 weeks of camp. You may register online at ehparks.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 860-291-7160.

07/26/2026

Today is the day!! Join us from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at DePietro Park (396 Forbes St) for our Pollinator Awareness and Community Event!

We have so much going on: Food trucks, vendors, bounce houses, farmers, face painting, crafts, beekeepers, and MORE! Come out and spend the afternoon with us! Bring your family and have a picnic lunch! The weather is perfect to fly a kite, too!

Parking will be at Sunset Ridge Middle School, across the street from the park, and the East Hartford Police Department will be staffed at the crosswalk for safety. Limited handicapped parking is available at the park itself.

We hope to see you there on this gorgeous day!

07/25/2026

The weather is looking GORGEOUS for our Pollinator Awareness and Community Event taking place tomorrow, Sunday, July 26 at DePietro Park! Join us from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. as the park blooms with activity!

We'll have food trucks, vendors, farmers, beekeepers, kid's activities, and more!

Bring your family down to experience the event! We hope to see you there!!