CITY OF NEWPORT, VERMONT

Organized March 5, 1918

Newport Recreation Department
222 Main St.
Newport, VT 05855

(802) 334-6345

CITY OF NEWPORT

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REC NEWS NEWPORT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

WEEK OF MAY 24^TH

CARNIVAL AND FIREWORKS COMING TO NEWPORT-Thurs. May 29^th-Sun. June 1^st, Millers Amusements Carnival will be set up at Gardner Park. Fireworks will be held on Sat. May 31^st. Come down and bring the family. Discount coupons are available at the Newport Recreation Dept. office.

TICKETS FOR GREAT ESCAPE AND SIX FLAGS- Now available for sale at the Newport City Clerks Office. It’s a great place to bring the family and friends.

MLB PITCH, HIT AND RUN SECTIONALS-Sat. May 24^th at Gardner Park at 11:30am. Come see our Local Winners compete against others from around the state.

CAFÉ AT THE GATEWAY-Our Café is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner items seven days per week. Sandwiches, Burgers, Refreshments, Philly Cheese steak sandwiches and more. Come down and relax at the Waterfront and enjoy.

Parks & Recreation Office
Located on the 2^nd floor in the Newport Municipal Building

222 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: 802-334-6345
Fax: 802-334-5632

Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Email: newportrec@comcast.net

JANICE HOGAN, DIRECTOR
REG SHAFE, ASST. DIRECTOR
BRIAN ELDRIDGE, ASST. DIRECTOR
STEVE EDGERLEY, HARBORMASTER
DIANNE ZUPPE, SECRETARY
BRENDA LANDRY, SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR
ROBERT DERICK, GATEWAY MANAGER

RECREATION COMMITTEE

Steve Edgerley- Chair, Debbie Smith, Nancy Folland, Pauline Routhier, Marcel Poulin Jr., Celine Bernier, Mark Stewart, Todd Abel, Corinna Lancaster, Steve Coulter.
New members are always welcome!

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the purpose of the Newport Parks & Recreation Department to provide the Citizens of Newport City, with a broad selection of recreational opportunities and leisure time activities. The Department strives to enhance the quality of life in local communities and to develop and maintain future programs and facilities as needed. Recreation is fun for all!

RECREATION COMMITTEE

Steve Edgerley-Chair, Todd Abel, Debbie Smith, Corinna Lancaster, Nancy Folland, Marcel Poulin Jr., Pauline Routhier, Steve Coulter, Celine Bernier, Mark Stewart

*New members are always welcome! Call the office 334-6345

REGISTRATION

Registration for all programs are encouraged through the mail or online. Walk in registrations are accepted at the Rec. Dept. office. All programs are available to City of Newport residents at a discounted rate, and to residents of surrounding communities at a slightly higher fee.

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