Chester Parks and Recreation

03/03/2026

Grab your gloves and tools and come help pull invasive plants at our favorite park. Mark your calendars! Chester Parks and RecreationTown of Chester Connecticut

01/29/2026

11/20/2025

11/20/25 Chester Park and Recreation
Current Programs and Events: https://chester.recdesk.com
[email protected]
860-526-0013 x223

• New at North Quarter Park: Volleyball!
A huge thank-you to Steve Merola for lending his tools, expertise, and hard work to install our new permanent volleyball net. Stop by and try it out!
• Chester Turkey Hunt – Have You Found Spot #3?
Here’s your clue: “Liberty Goose, Turkey on the Loose!”
• Reminder: Turkey Hunt entry forms are due at Town Hall by Friday, 11/21/25 at 4 PM.

Regular Programs & Updates
Fitness & Wellness
• Yin Yoga Meditation – Tuesdays, 6:30 PM at the Chester Meetinghouse
• Tai Chi – Mondays, 7:00 AM at Pelletier Park (moving to the Meetinghouse starting December 1)
Thanksgiving Week Yoga & Chair Yoga Schedule (Week of 11/24)
• No classes: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday
• Special Session: Saturday, 11/29 at 10 AM Meetinghouse
o Yoga with Samantha – Community Fund Fundraiser!

Youth & Family Programs
• 2025–26 Youth Basketball (Grades 2–6)
Registration is OPEN: https://essexct.recdesk.com
• Chester Ski Club 2026
Powder Ridge is offering half-price lift tickets, rentals, and lessons through Chester Parks & Rec
o Dates: Wednesdays, 4–8 PM — Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4, 11
o Transportation not provided
o Open to Grades 1 through Adult
o Register at: http://chester.recdesk.com

Community Programs
• Coffee & Cribbage – Thursdays, 10:30 AM at 20 Water St
• Knitters / Sewing / Crochet Club – Wednesdays, 2 PM at the UCC Church (note new location)

Save the Date:
• December 1st: Tickets on sale for UCONN Hockey vs Boston College Feb 21st
• February 6th: Winter Jams for Camp Concert Fundraiser featuring Shorebreak

08/02/2024

This Sunday’s concert (8/4/2024) at Cedar Lake is cancelled due to predicted weather conditions.

06/08/2024

Sounds like a blast!! Make sure you register ahead!

05/05/2024

Beautiful afternoon for the ConnDucky Derby. Just a few of our camp counselors/lifeguards working on crafts with the younger children who came by to visit the booth with their parents.

06/11/2020

Just a reminder: Cedar Lake is open for business to Chester residents, with a few important rule changes 👇🏼