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 activitie

s 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

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… 😂🔥

08/24/2026
08/22/2026

Come on down to Simsbury Farms for the End of The Summer Blast!
🎈We have inflatables, face painting and balloons until dark
🍔Food trucks & drinks
🎤Live music from 6-8:30 PM
🎆Fireworks at 8:40 PM!

Send a message to learn more

08/22/2026
We can't wait for tomorrow night! 🎇🎶We'll have live music by Shaded Soul Band, food trucks, fun, and of course- firework...
08/21/2026

We can't wait for tomorrow night! 🎇🎶
We'll have live music by Shaded Soul Band, food trucks, fun, and of course- fireworks at 8:40 PM!
Please follow all parking attendant directions and signs. Parking is located on the Simsbury Farms hill, at the Apple Barn, and at Orkil Field. The pool parking lot is for handicapped parking only. The Simsbury Farms pool will close at 4 PM before the event.

08/19/2026

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

Website

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