Recreation Commission meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7PM.
Past meetings can be viewed via the Recreation Commission Meeting Playlist.
For information on the Recreation Commission, including membership and meeting agendas, please visit here.
Gate Street Recreation Complex Master Plan (October 2023)
Mission Statement: The purpose of the Voluntown Recreation Commission is to seek the development of recreational programs and enhancement of recreational facilities associated with sponsored programs on various town owned lands, for the residents of Voluntown, without bias to race, income, age sex, or ability.The Commission shall be vested with the power, duties and obligations necessary to accomplish this purpose. They shall be charged with full responsibility for the recreation programs designated by the Commission.
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Email: recreation@voluntown.gov
Field and Pavilion Use
Please contact Melinda Bryan to reserve the use of Constitution Field or the Pavilion. They are both reserved on a first come and first served basis. A Field/Pavilion Use Form, and a Voluntown Services & Hold Harmless Agreement will need to be filled. Insurance needs to be submitted. Donations are accepted to help us with field and pavilion maintenance. Links to the forms are below.
Town of Voluntown Hold Harmless Agreement
Current Programs / Announcements
December
Beginner/Intermediate Pickleball
The Voluntown Recreation Commission will be hosting pickleball every Tuesday in December (except 12/24 and 12/31) at the Voluntown Elementary School from 7PM until 8:45PM. This event is open to ages 18 and up and is for beginner and intermediate level players. Some equipment will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own paddles. Check the Voluntown Recreation Facebook page for weather cancellations.
Yoga- Every Wednesday
Voluntown Recreation Commission Sponsored Yoga- Every Wednesday
FREE Yoga for Voluntown residents on Wednesdays, 6-7 pm, at the Voluntown Firehouse. If you would like to participate fill out the form below and email to Recreation@voluntown.gov. Forms are available at the class too. Download the form here. You can take a photo of the filled-out form and email that if you don’t have access to a scanner.
November
New Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Party
The new playground behind the town hall at 115 Main Street is officially open! We will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and party on Saturday, November 9, 10am-11am. Kona will be joining us and kids will receive a free treat compliments of the recreation commission.
Holiday Wreath Making
The Voluntown Recreation Commission will be hosting a special Wreath Making Workshop at the Voluntown Firehouse on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 10AM until noon. There are a limited number of spots for this event, so you will need to register in advance. The cost is $30 and will include instruction by Painted Gardens, the supplies that you will need to make a wreath as well as some light refreshments. Please email recreation@voluntown.gov or reach out on Messenger through the Facebook page to register for this event. Please note that only cash or check (made out to Town of Voluntown) will be accepted.
Disk Golf Course
The Voluntown Recreation Commission has added a disc golf Course to the field behind the library and town hall. Disk Golf is a fun outdoor activity that can be enjoyed all year long.
New to disk golf? Read about it in Voluntown native Karl Lamonthe’s blog post, Disc Golf – A Newcomer’s Perspective of a Rapidly Growing Sport.
No disc golf equipment? No problem! The Voluntown Public Library has a disc golf pack that you can check out!
