 Park & Recreation Commission members are elected officials that meet on the matters of park improvements, make and govern rules for the use of the parks, and appoint the necessary help to assist in operations of commission, such as lifeguards
at the Town Beach located at 14 Beach Rd. The Park & Recreation Commission holds many events for the enjoyment of its residents. The commission meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall Community Center.
The Park & Rercreation office is located on the Ground Level of the south side of the building. The Park & Recreation Program Director, Judy Girotti, can be reached at the Town Hall between the hours of 10 am to 1:00 pm. Voice mail is available to leave messages before or after these hours.
SOUTHWICK RAILS-TO-TRAILS PROJECT
The Southwick Rails-to-Trails project began in 1994 as a vision of five middle school students who looked to improve the approximate six miles of abandoned Conrail railbed and use it as a hike/bike trail. Their additional goal was to preserve approximately 48 acres of land as "open space" for recreational use.
The students have all moved on to higher education, but their vision lives on. The project is currently overseen by three local entities: the Board of Selectmen, the Park and Recreation Commission, and the Rails-to-Trails Committee. The Rails-to-Trails Committee communicates with the students informing them of the current status of the project, and realizing that it was their vision, continues to welcome their input.
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