DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
The mission of the Department of Recreation is to provide extensive recreation services and facilities which are fully responsive to the needs of residents, resulting in self development, satisfying activities, and enriching social and cultural experiences.
Greenbelt Recreation Spring and Summer Camps Brochure is now posted. Registrationis ongoing. Download the brochure and make your plans early. Camp programs do fill up! In addition to being part of the Camp Brochure, Registation Forms are also provided as fillable pdfs. Click here for directions on how to fill out these forms and for access to them.
The new SUMMER Greenbelt Recreation Activity Guide is now posted. Download fillable registration form. Or, Sign up for Greenbelt Classes and Programs using RecLink!REGISTRATION IS GOING ON NOW!
The SPRING RECREATION ACTIVITY GUIDE is still available here.
Information Station register now to receive notifications on a variety of city programs, publications and more.
Fillable pdfs used on this site are provided for your convenience. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 or higher to use the forms (it works best with 8). It is a free download. Otherwise, please print out the forms and fill them out. Or, better yet, register on-line using Greenbelt RecLink.
UPCOMING RECREATION EVENTS
INTERGENERATIONAL DAY TRIPS
The shows listed here are great intergenerational trips. Homeschoolers are welcome along with their parent(s). Registration is required Call 240-542-2054 OR email khaseley@greenbeltmd.gov for more information.
The Music Man at Arena Stage: June 13, 2012
Trip includes bus ride, lunch and show. Registration is required. Please call 240-542-2054 for more information, or reply to this email.
GREENBELT DAY WEEKEND
Happy 75th Anniversary, Greenbelt!
Celebrate the occasion by enjoying the many amenities that Greenbelt has to offer including our parks, pools, historic walking tours, special activities, local eateries and much more. Enjoy!
Saturday, June 2
YOUTH SPRINT TRIATHLON 9am-12noon.
Race day registration begins at 9:00am at the Youth Center. Race begins at 10:00am. The race will begin with a 40 meter swim at the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center outdoor pool. After the swim, children will get on their bikes and ride through a marked off-road course, suitable for mountain, bmx, and hybrid bicycles only. The race will conclude with a 1 mile run on the Greenbelt Lake path. All participants will receive a medal. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group (8-15 years). $10 pre-registration fee; $20 day of registration fee.
WHAT GREENBELT MEANS TO ME
Opening Reception for an art exhibition at the Greenbelt Arts Center, time TBA. The exhibit will be up through August 3, 2012. Co-sponsored by the 75th Anniversary Committee. Call 301-441-8770, Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway for more information.
NOT FOR SENIORS ONLY: NEED HELP? HOW GREENBELT RESPONDS TO YOU 1pm-3pm. Greenbelt Community Center room 201. Hear how the city responds to special requests and bring any of your city related special requests to this workshop for assistance in reaching an agreeable resolution.
Sunday, June 3
U.S. NATURALIZATION CEREMONY 1pm
Greenbelt Community Center Gym, 15 Crescent Rd. Help provide a warm welcome to new United States citizens.
ARTFUL AFTERNOON 1pm-5pm
Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd and Greenbelt Museum historic house, 10-B Crescent Rd. See page 4 for details about this event featuring fine arts, dance, music and prizes! Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department.
JULY FOURTH FANFARE
Celebrate Independence Day with friends and neighbors at Buddy Attick Park! Bring a picnic! Walk the lake trail!
Enjoy the playground!
Greenbelt Concert Band: playing 5:45pm – 6:45pm at the bandstand. Drum Circle: 7:15pm – 8:30pm at the band stand, facilitated by Katy Gaughan as in the past. The public may listen or participate. They may bring their own percussion instruments, or use those provided by the facilitator. All ages. No experience required. Fireworks: approximately 9pm (as soon as it is sufficiently dark).
Please be sure to observe all posted parking regulations.
Alcohol and fireworks (including sparklers) are NOT permitted in the park. In case of inclement weather, call the Weather and Information Hotline for information about schedule adjustments: 301-474-0646.
FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER
The Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center is hosting a Family Swim Night in the outdoor pool each month of the summer! The events will be held on the following Fridays: June 15, July 13 and August 17 from 8:00pm– 10:00pm. Admittance to the pool will be $3.00 for all families, including passholders. Bring your pool toys and the whole family for an evening of fun!
Family Swim Night is designed to give families an opportunity to spend an evening together in a recreational atmosphere. Entering family must have at least one adult. Families will be charged $1.00 for each additional non-family member, with a limit of three non-family members per group. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the indoor pool.
FAMILY FIT NIGHT
GET ACTIVE! Join family and friends for a night of fitness activities that will get you moving. Hula Hoop Dance Challenges, hot shot drills, jump rope endurance, inflatable orb racing, and much more! Families with children ages 5-16 are welcome. Greenbelt, an official Let’s Move! City, created the Family Fit Night program in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity. All participants are eligible to enter a raffle for Recreation Department prizes.
Location: Springhill Lake Recreation Center Gym
Date: Friday, July 6, 2012
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
THE SERGEANT’S
PROGRAM
362602-1 Ages 18+
Sign up now for this new boot camp style class! Two days a week, you will sweat through a no holds barred workout that will challenge you to be all that you used to be. Whether you run 60 miles a week or gasp for breath walking up a flight of stairs, your Sarge will challenge you. Be prepared to improve each week through a combination of cardio, core, flexibility, stabilization and resistance training. Participants must bring a 16-ounce bottle of water, a rubber mat or towel, and a pair of dumbbells (women 5-8 lbs; men 10-12 lbs) to each session. For more information on The Sergeant’s Program, please visit www.sarge.com. Tuesdays & Thursdays.Meet in front of Greenbelt Youth Center. 6:30pm-7:30pm (arrive 10 minutes early for warm-up). 10 weeks: 6/19 - 8/23 R: $80, NR: $90
58th Annual Labor Day Festival: Hosted by the City of Greenbelt and the Labor Day Festival Committee. Enjoy an entertaining weekend with family and friends, August 31st through September 3rd. Join the Recreation Department for youth activities, strategy games, craft day or register your Adult Men’s Softball Team in the Annual Labor Day Tournament. Stay tuned to the Greenbelt News Review for the weekend schedule of events, time and location.
POOCH PLUNGE! You and your Dog are invited to the City of Greenbelt’s swim/splash party for you and your canine pal!
On Saturday, September 8, 2012 10am-2pm.
At the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center (Outdoor Pool), 101 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Participation is limited to 75 dogs and 75 handlers. A nominal fee per dog. (Each dog must be accompanied by a handler). No charge for dog handlers (Must be 18 years of age or older).One dog per handler. All spectators welcome!
Pre-register at the Animal Control booth at the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR GREENBELT RECREATION PROGRAMS.