The Town of Newtown has announced further information regarding the reopening of Dickinson and Treadwell Parks, Wednesday, May 20, as well as updates on the opening of Eichler’s Cove Beach and Treadwell Pool.

At this time Eichler’s cove beach does not have lifeguards and there is no swimming. Social distancing guidelines must be followed at this facility. If these rules are not followed the beach will be closed.

The Parks and Recreation Department is working toward an opening date in June for swimming at Eichler’s Cove beach.

There will be new guidelines and procedures for swimming at Eichler’s Cove Beach to be outlined at a later date.

Resident and nonresident permits must be on all vehicles to enter this facility.

Treadwell pool remains closed until further notice. At this time the town is looking ahead to more executive orders, and CDC and local health official guidelines for opening Treadwell Pool.

Adjusted rates for memberships, as well as information on obtaining a resident or nonresident permit can be found at https://www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation. Proof of residency and car registration are required for permits.

Dickinson and Treadwell Parks

The hours for Dickinson Park and Treadwell Park will be 9 am to 7 pm, beginning May 20.

The Elm Drive entrance to Dickinson Park will be closed; all visitors to Dickinson Park are asked to use the Brushy Hill Road entrance.

If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older from the same household.

There is limited parking at each facility to avoid overcrowded parks.

At Dickinson and Treadwell Parks it is important to know that:

*There will be no organized sports of any kind allowed on athletic fields.

*Playgrounds will be fenced off and closed.

*Basketball courts will be locked.

*Tennis and pickleball nets will be put up with signs that specify singles matches and other guidelines for safer play.

*Restrooms will be locked due to the amount of sanitization required and the inability to control these areas for social distancing. We will have porta potties but you must bring hand sanitizer.

*We will not put out picnic tables at Dickinson and will close off Treadwell Pavilion (we encourage guests to bring picnic blankets).

Call 203-270-4340, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, for more information.