Department of Parks & Recreation

FALL & WINTER PROGRAMS 

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• Mission Statement
• Commitment to Quality
• Background Checks
• Commissioners and Staff
• Registering for Programs
• Refund Policy

 

Hartford Parks and Recreation Department and Commission

    We are a National Agency Accredited Certified Department

  We are the only Agency Accredited Department in New England

• To serve the needs of the community through quality parks and facilities and by offering life long learning through recreational and cultural programs.

Our Commitment to Quality

• Your satisfaction is our goal. we strive to provide you with high quality recreational programs and take pride in making your recreational experience an enjoyable one. Please fill out an evaluation form for a specific course to share your concerns and suggestions for improvement.

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Background Checks

• In order to protect the citizens of Hartford, it is the policy of the Town of hartford to conduct criminal background checks of all volunteers and sub-contractors providing unsupervised care or services for vulnerable populations (youths ages 17 and under,) adults with disabilities and elderly). The Hartford Parks and Recreation Department will only select persons who are of good character and who have the skills and other qualifications necessary to fulfill their role. Providing a safe and enjoyable environment for children and all participants is a primary consideration in Hartford Parks and Recreation Department service decisions.

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Parks and Recreation Commission

Jeff Reed (Chair), Brandon Dyke (Vice Chair), Gene Soboleski (Secretary), Lisa O'Neil, Karen Payne, Brett Mayfield, and Scott Hausler

Jeff Libbey, Selectboard Liaison

Meetings are regularly scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Municipal Building. These meetings are open to the public, and input is always welcome. We hope to see you there.  2012 Meeting Schedule

Parks and Recreation Department Staff

John "Tad" Nunez, CPRP, Director
tnunez@hartford-vt.org

Matt Frazee, Program Director
mfrazee@hartford-vt.org

Jay McDonough, Program Coordinator
jmcdonough@hartford-vt.org 

Fran Robinson, Administrative Assistant
frobinson@hartford-vt.org

David Dean, Parks & Facilities Foreman
ddean@hartford-vt.org

Fred Cook, Parks & Facilities Laborer/Mechanic

Justin DeCoff, Parks & Facilities Laborer

.....The Hartford Parks & Recreation Department publishes a program guide two times a year: February and August. These program guides are distributed throughout the Town of Hartford schools and can be found at the village post offices, libraries, and various "Mom & Pop" stores, as well as the Hartford Recreation Office.

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Registration Information

Registrations for sports programs will be accepted on an on-going basis once the registration period begins. Registrations will be accepted up to the starting date of the specific athletic activity. Any registration request after the start of the program will be considered on a one-to-one basis and subject to a $15 administration charge. Consideration of new participants after the start of the program will depend on the number of available coaches, team sizes, playing spaces, equipment and uniforms.

How to reach us:

• Recreation Office (802) 295-5036 weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• FAX (802) 295-6382
• 24-hour hotline recording/message phone: (802) 295-3236
• recreation@hartford-vt.org 
• Wendell A. Barwood Arena (802) 295-2863; recreation@hartford-vt.org
• Sherman Manning Pools: 802-295-2864 (seasonal June-August)
• Mailing Address: Town of Hartford, Vt, Parks and Recreation Department, 171 Bridge Street, White River Jct., VT 05001

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Registration Guidelines

• Parent/Guardian signature required for youths 17 and under.
• REGISTER EARLY!
• Registration enrollment is limited (unless otherwise noted).
• REGISTRATION DEADLINE...we must meet our minimum enrollment # one week prior to start date of programs. If we have met the criteria we will continue open enrollment until the program is filled or class starts.
• If you cannot make it into the office for registration, call us and we will be glad to mail or fax you the forms and information.
• Mail-in registration form must be received four days prior to program's starting date.
• Fees are payable at time of registration.
• Fee arrangements can be made, contact the Recreation Office.
• Scholarship Assistance is available through the Recreation Office for Town of Hartford residents only.
• Nonresidents are accepted, if space is available, for specific programs.
• No telephone registrations accepted (unless otherwise noted).
• We afford equal opportunity to all people to participate in our programs.
• If you are a person with a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Recreation Director prior to the program's starting date.
• Residents are those whose primary home is located in the villages of Hartford, Quechee, West Hartford, White River Junction, and Wilder.
• Please be aware that program information is subject to change.

Refund Policy

If you are dissatisfied with a program after the first session (class), you must submit a written explanation to the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department prior to the second session (class) to be eligible to receive a refund. In the event of an extended illness or injury, we must be notified immediately and we will issue a prorated refund. A medical and/or doctor explanation will be required. We cannot issue refunds for trips, special events, ticketed events, Venture programs unless the person requesting the refund has found a replacement. No refunds are given for a single session course unless we are notified in writing immediately after the single session. Refunds will be issued for programs canceled or altered by the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department. An administration fee of $5.00 will be charged for all processed refunds.