Welcome to the East Hampton Parks & Recreation Department

You have found the Town of East Hampton Parks & Recreation Department. This website is the communication center of the department. We try to keep it up to date with information about what we do. Check back here often!

When you’re ready to register for activities be sure to review the How to Register for an Activity page. 


East Hampton Parks and Recreation Mission Statement
The East Hampton Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing innovative
program opportunities and well-maintained facilities that enrich the East Hampton community.

East Hampton Parks and Recreation Vision Statement
 
The vision for the East Hampton Parks and Recreation Department is to be the natural leader in promoting community health and well-being through fun, progressive and memorable parks and recreation experiences and activities for everyone.


Program Refund Policy: 

If you are unable to attend a program you have registered for, please contact us. You must contact us 7 days before a program starts to receive a 100% refund. Cancellations inside of 7 days will receive a 50% refund or be issued an account credit for another activity. After the program starts no refunds will be issued. Our ability to refund money for trip cancellations depends on our contractual agreement with the travel companies.

Late Pickup Policy:
Late pickups from programs will be billed at $1 per minute.  This applies to all programming.  

Department Profile
East Hampton Parks and Recreation Department consists of:
Sears Park, Airline Trail and Recreational Fields
Sears Park consists of a beautiful beach front setting, basketball courts, tennis courts and pavilions and hosts many year round programs

Outside recreational fields at the High school, Middle school, Center school and Memorial school are the center of organized town sports

Airline Trail provides serene views of Bell Town Village Center and Lake Pocotopaug, the Cranberry Bog, the Rapallo Viaduct and the Comstock Bridge

Rentals for the the Pavilion, Lion's Picnic Shelter and the Governor William A. O'neill Performing Arts Gazebo can be reserved by clicking the link below

All rental request forms are available online at https://www.easthamptonrec.com/info/dept/

The Recreation Division
Organizes, plans and develops a diversified program of recreation activities for all ages
Offers many recreational programs

Sears Park Hours
January 7:30AM - Sunset
February 7:30AM - Sunset
March 7:30AM - Sunset
April 7:30AM - 8:00PM
May 7:30AM - 8:00PM
June 7:00AM - 8:30PM
July 6:30AM - 8:30PM
August 7:00AM - 8:30PM
September 7:30AM - 8:00PM
October 7:30AM - Sunset 
November 7:30AM - Sunset 
December 7:30AM - Sunset 

Lifeguard Hours 
Weather Dependant (hours may be extended or shortened based on the weather)  June 15 - August 18.  12:00PM - 5:00PM

RULES  &  REGULATIONS OVERVIEW - Sears Park 
 

• Stickers…Vehicles: place sticker on the inside driver’s window.

• Children…under the age of 13 must be supervised by an adult.

• Watercraft use…please obey the 10 mph speed limit; please clean watercrafts before and after use in Lake.

• Alcoholic beverages…are not permitted in the park at any time.

• Smoking is not permitted on the beach, playground area, or picnicking areas.

• Behavior…“3 strikes and you are out” rule. Anyone asked to leave Sears Park by park personnel because of inappropriate behavior or language on 3 occasions will be permanently barred from the confines of Sears Park.  This includes use of the volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts.

• Swimming…is permitted in designated areas only; No swimming is permitted in the boat launch area.

• Flotation devices…of any kind are prohibited; this includes arm bands, rafts, and floats.

• Fishing…is not allowed in the swim area.

• Parking…please park in an orderly fashion to accommodate other vehicles and boat trailers.

• Pets…owners are responsible for clean-up of waste products from their pets; all pets must be leashed and are not allowed on the beach or in the swim area.