** All parks are winterized. Park restrooms are closed for the winter including McAninch Sports Complex.
The Greenways Master Plan will work alongside the Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan as the planning documents that will be used to guide future Norwalk greenway, trail and park system improvements and acquisitions. This plan has been recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and City Staff and was approved by City Council in November 2019. The plan identifies goals and recommendations for the future development of trails and greenways within the City of Norwalk.
Seasonal Help Needed!
We are now hiring Volleyball referees, Facility supervisors, and more.
Craft Club - Registration: Now to March 4 Program Information: 1:30 pm to 4:15 pm on Dec 4, Jan 15, Feb 12, and Mar 11 Cost: $15.00 resident per class / $17.25 non resident per class Location: Lakewood Art Room
~ Get out your glue gun and imaginations for this program. Children in 3rd through 5th grades at Lakewood Elementary are invited to join. They meet once a month after school on early out Wednesdays to make special art and craft projects.
Dream Team (1st & 2nd grade) - Registration: November 4 - December 1 Program Information: Saturday, Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00 am - 2:00 pm depending on schedule Cost: $33.75 resident / $38.80 non resident Location: Oviatt Elementary gym
~ This program is for boys and girls in the 1st and 2nd grades. Children will be taught basketball fundamentals. Children will be separated into teams and play games. Volunteer coaches WILL be needed for this program. T-shirts will be provided. Times may vary depending on number of teams.
Little Hoopers (3rd & 4th grade) - Registration: November 4 - December 1 Program Information: Saturday, Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm depending on schedule Cost: $33.75 resident / $38.80 non resident Location: Oviatt Elementary gym
~ This program is for boys and girls in 3rd and 4th grades. Our goal is to have fun while teaching the fundamentals of basketball. We will work on shooting, passing and dribbling with an overall emphasis on good sportsmanship. This program will practice and play on Saturdays. The boys and girls will be assigned to teams. Volunteer coaches WILL be needed for this program! T-shirts will be provided. Times may vary depending on number of teams.
Registration: Winter Session I: Now - December 2 Program Information: Monday December 2, 16, 23 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Dec 9 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cubs League (2-6 years old) 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Tiger League (7-11 years old) 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Lion League (12-16 years old) 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Panthers League ( 16 years old & up) 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
~ New to Norwalk Parks and Recreation we are partnering with Courage League Sports to bring adaptive programming to Norwalk families. Courage League Sports is a non profit adaptive sports and recreation program offering year round opportunities for children and adults who are not able to go full speed due to a physical, cognitive or emotional disability. By adapted the pace, equipment or nature of an activity, Courage League can provide a safe and accessible environment where participants can go at their own speed. All programs will include super hero training, fitness, group games, music/movement, seasonal sports plus social skill development and lots of fun.
This program is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Four basic principles:
TEACH IT! Each class students are taught the basic STEM engineering concepts behind each project;
BUILD IT! Students use LEGO bricks to build different projects each session;
PROGRAM IT! Then they program the project to perform different actions using drag and drop icon based software;
PLAY IT! Finally they play with their projects, modify it, create extensions, and have fun working.
For Lakewood students Winter Session: Registration times: November 4 - January 20 Program day/times: Tuesday Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm Cost: $73.00 resident / $83.95 non-resident Located at Norwalk Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills students Winter Session I: Registration times: November 4 - January 10 Program days/times: Monday Jan 13, no class Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm Cost: $73.00 resident / $83.95 non-resident Located at Orchard Hills Elementary
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Orchard Hills students Winter Session II: Registration times: November 4 - January 22 Program days/times: Thursday Jan 23, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm Cost: $73.00 resident / $83.95 non-resident Located at Orchard Hills Elementary
We have two sessions to accommodate the amount of children interested in the program. Please pick only 1 session for Orchard Hills each season. Thank you.
This program is children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Four basic principles:
TEACH IT! Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coaches to implement those concepts into there chess game;
PRACTICE IT! Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept;
PUZZLE IT! Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance;
PLAY IT! Each class ends with students playing 20 - 30 minutes of chess!
Orchard Hills students Winter Session: Registration times: November 4 - January 20 Program days/times: Tuesday Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm Cost: $77.00 resident / $88.55 non-resident Located at Orchard Hills Elementary
Lakewood students Winter Session: Registration times: November 4 - January 10 Program day/times: Monday Jan 13, no class Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm Cost: $77.00 resident / $88.55 non-resident Located at Norwalk Lakewood Elementary
This program is for children in 3rd through 6th grade.
Four basic principles:
TEACH IT! Students learn different story-telling and coding techniques (movement blocks, animations, dialogue, timing etc.);
CODE IT! Students use Scratch®* to code their own animated story lines: i.e. westerns, missions in space and even dance parties;
EXPLORE IT! Students can write their own code, experiment with it and test new options. We foster a collaborative environment where students learn from each other’s creativity;
KEEP IT! Students can keep their code online with Scratch®* and can access it and expand upon it at anytime.
*Scratch® is an MIT created and monitored, kid-safe web interface. It uses a drag and drop programming interface to teach students of all levels coding practices. Your child will receive a Scratch® username and password so they can access their projects from any computer at anytime. Scratch® is not affiliated with YEL! nor does it endorse this program.
Registration times: November 11 - January 15 Program days/times: Thursday Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20 6:15 pm to 8:45 pm Cost: $111.00 resident / $127.65 non-resident Located at the Norwalk Public Safety Building
Adult Pick-up Basketball Games- Registration: Now - March (maximum of 40 participants, closes when full) Program Information: Wednesday nights, October 2 - March 18 Cost: $32.10 resident / $36.92 non resident Location: Norwalk Middle School gym
~ Pick-up basketball games will be offered for adults. Please bring clean tennis shoes to wear for the games. This program is only for residents who live within the Norwalk School District.
Adaptive Programming - Basketball - Registration January 13 - February 3
Adaptive Programming - EveryBODY Deserves to Play - Winter session II: Registration January 13 - February 3
Adult Coed Volleyball Session II - Registration December 16 - December 29
Adult Women's Volleyball Session II - Registration December 16 - December 29
Daddy Daughter Dance (2 date options)- Registration January 13, 2020 - February 2, 2020
Norwalk FamilyTae Kwon Do - Registration January 13 - January 27
Spring Soccer (Pre-k - 7th grade) - Registration January 13 - February 16
For more information on these Upcoming Registrations visit www.norwalkparks.org.
Non-Registration Programs:
Family Bingo Night - Dates: Sundays, Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5 Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library
~ Stop by the library on Sunday evenings and enjoy a good time with Bingo and tasty treats. Bring munchies or snacks to share with all and we will provide the beverages. All ages are invited to participate. Bingo callers will be the Norwalk Lions Club members.
Family Open Gym - Dates: Sundays, Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, Jan 5, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: Oviatt Elementary gym Cost: Adults $1.00 Youth $.50
~ Shoot hoops or play a pick-up game with friends and family. Bring clean tennis shoes for the floor. Only residents in the Norwalk school district are eligible to participate. No registration required, just show up and play.
OPALS (Older People With Active Life Styles):
Senior Exercise Class - Program Information: Monday & Thursday 10:00 am - 10:30 am Cost: FREE to the public Location: Norwalk Christian Church
No Senior Exercise Class Monday, November 25 or Thursday, November 28. Enjoy your holiday!
~ Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a free exercise program that will include stretching and toning. We will meet at the Norwalk Christian Church, located at 701 Main Street. Registration is NOT required. This is a continuous program every Monday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.
OPALS Potluck luncheon- Program Information: Friday, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 7, and Mar 6 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Cost: FREE to the public Location: Norwalk Public Safety Building
~ Age 55 and older, come and socialize with the Parks and Recreation staff for a potluck lunch. Meat, tableware, and coffee/beverages are provided. Bring a side dish/dessert to share. Call the office to register before the event so we know the amount of meat needed. 515.981.9206
