Simsbury Parks & Recreation Department

Simsbury Parks & Recreation Department The Simsbury Parks and Recreation Department - The Heart of a Great Community! Renovations to the Simsbury Farms Main Building were completed in June 2012.

The Simsbury Culture, Parks and Recreation Department seeks to provide quality leisure opportunities which contribute to the environment, needs and interests of the people of Simsbury. Recreation is recognized as a necessary service to the community and as an integral part of Simsbury’s health and welfare. The Parks and Recreation Department coordinates a wide range of programs and other activities throughout the year. Email blasts are sent out weekly to those who have current email addresses listed in the SimsburyRec website. The Department maintains a network of 12 town parks and facility reservations for the Apple Barn, Simsbury Farms and town parks. An up-to-date list of representatives of all civic groups and youth sports organizations is also maintained. The Culture, Parks and Recreation Department, is responsible for the maintenance and development of over 1,600 acres of Town owned parks and open space and provides quality leisure opportunities which contribute to the environment, needs and interests of the community. The focal point of the Town's recreational facilities is the 235 acre Simsbury Farms Recreational Complex. Located on the site of the former Orkil Farms, Simsbury Farms opened in 1972 and includes an 18 hole golf course, covered outdoor skating rink, outdoor pool area, four lighted tennis courts, two lighted paddle tennis courts, and the 2.5 mile David Emott Memorial Family Fitness Trail. For the most up-to-date program information and to register for programs, please visit the Recreation Department website at www.simsburyrec.com

👀 Recognize this view?Simsbury Parks & Recreation is excited to help spread the word — the Friends of Simsbury Farms (FO...
09/17/2026

👀 Recognize this view?

Simsbury Parks & Recreation is excited to help spread the word — the Friends of Simsbury Farms (FOSF) Online Auction is officially OPEN, and this year's lineup is packed with incredible items: golf trips, getaways, local experiences, and more than a few surprises.

But this auction is about more than where you might go next. It's about a place so many of us already call home — Simsbury Farms.

First rounds of golf. Summer days at the pool. Skating in the winter. Tennis matches. Family outings. Time with friends.

FOSF is the nonprofit behind so much of what makes Simsbury Farms special, and every bid helps them keep creating the next generation of memories for our community.

❤️ Take a look. Place a bid. Support something special.
👉 FOSFAuction.com
⏰ Bidding is open now and ends Sept 25!

09/13/2026

9/13: 5th & 6th Grade Field Hockey games are cancelled today. 🌧️

09/13/2026

9/13: Sunday Soccer Shots sessions are cancelled today! 🌧️

09/12/2026

All Soccer Shots sessions this weekend will be at Henry James Memorial School! ⚽️
Please help spread the word as our website is still down due to a MyRec outage.

09/11/2026

*Update as of 9 PM on 9/12*
SimsburyRec.com is back up online.
Thank you for your patience!

09/11/2026

GO SOMEWHERE AMAZING. HELP A PLACE YOU LOVE.

✈️ What if your next great experience could help preserve one of Simsbury’s greatest treasures? Simsbury Farms Golf Course and Pro Shop

That’s exactly what happens when you participate in the Friends of Simsbury Farms Online Auction.

NOW OPEN, you’ll have the chance to bid on some outstanding experiences, golf opportunities and much more.

And every bid has a purpose.

For generations, Simsbury Farms has been the backdrop for birthdays, first golf swings, summer afternoons, hockey games, family gatherings, friendships and traditions.

Those memories are priceless.

By bidding, you’re helping Friends of Simsbury Farms invest in this remarkable community resource so that the next family, the next golfer and the next child can create memories of their own.

🌎 Go somewhere amazing.
⛳ Do something unforgettable.
❤️ Help a place you love.

The auction is OPEN.

👉 FOSFAuction.com

09/10/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th Through the Old Forests of New England

The Simsbury Public Library will host a special four-part film series exploring the beauty, history, and importance of New England’s old-growth forests.

Four evenings -
September 17, October 22, November 19, and December 17

Visit our Events page for film descriptions, dates, times, and registration information:
https://simsburylandtrust.org/slt/event-0926-1226-old-forests-new-england/

Register Here:
https://simsbury.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/grange-docuseries-86714

08/28/2026

🏁 OKAY, RUNNERS… WHO’S TAKING THE TAPE?! 😏🔥
Somebody has to be the FIRST runner across the finish line at the Simsbury River Run… so who’s calling their shot now? 🥇🏃‍♂️💨
Are you chasing the win?
Hunting down a PR? ⏱️
Trying to beat your running buddy by ONE second? 😂
Or is your goal simply to get out there, get it done, and celebrate crossing that finish line? 🙌🎉
No judgment — but we WILL be watching to see who comes flying in first! 👀🏁
Tag the person you plan to beat 😜👇
Or tell us your race-day goal!
🏃‍♀️ 5K
🏃‍♂️ 10K
🎯 PR
🥇 Podium
🙌 JUST FINISH!
Let the friendly trash talk begin… 😂🔥

Address

100 Old Farms Road
West Simsbury, CT
06070

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18606583836

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