Click here to download the 2021 Pavilion & Gazebo Permit
Click here for the Park Bench information and application.
Click here for the Field Permit application.
Click here for the Crestbrook Golf Season Pass.
Click here for the Park Bench information and application.
Click here for the Field Permit application.
Click here for the Crestbrook Golf Season Pass.
CRESTBROOK PARK
834 Northfield Rd.
Watertown, CT
Originally a 9-hole golf club, the town of Watertown purchased this facility in 1975 and added the second 9-holes in 1980. This 236 acre facility is home to Connecticut's second highest ranked Municipal golf course (golf digest, January 1996). It includes an 18-hole golf course, complete with a full service pro shop and five (5) acre practice facility. There is a restaurant with banquet facilities; picnic tables and a pavilion (permits for the pavilion are available at the Recreation Department), a public swimming pool, four (4) tennis courts, a 34 acre lake with a boat launch (electric motors only) and fishing.
For season ticket prices and greens fees, please contact the Crestbrook Pro Shop at 860.945.5249 or the Watertown Recreation Department at 860.945.5246
Go to www.crestbrookpark.com to view the official website.
CRESTBROOK PARK POOL
Crestbrook Park Pool, Northfield Road, Watertown, is an outdoor facility that is open daily. Hours of operation are 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Resident rates are $4.00 per day and Non-Residents are $8.00 per day. We also have a resident family plan that you can get at the Watertown Parks & Recreation Department. $135.00- Resident Family Rate; Good for 4 Immediate Family Members, beyond 4 is $25/per person regardless of age. $55.00- Individual Resident Rate. $30.00- Senior Resident Rate for 62 & Older – All One Season. These are for immediate household members. All children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of inclement weather, the Watertown Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to close this facility. Please be sure to check the info-line at (860) 945-5272, before leaving home.
CRESTBROOK PARK GOLF COURSE
Click here to download all Early Bird Special info
Click here to download the Referral System info
Click here to download the 2021 Crestbrook Park Golf Course Membership Application
Driving Range Open
$6.00 small
$12.00 Large
NEW Range Servant self serve Ball dispenser on back patio.
All major Credit Cards (Visa, MC, Discover, Amex).
Range Hours of Operation:
Monday....7:00am-8:00 pm
Tuesday....7:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday-Sunday 6:00am-8:00pm
Notice: Proshop is open with a maximum of 3 people in Proshop at any one time.....Cash & All major Credit/Debit cards accepted. NOTICE: (Portable toilets ONLY available)
Tee Time: Reservations can be made Online at CRESTBROOKPARK.COM or by calling (860) 945-5249. Please read all Rules of Play below.
Rates: Residency rates apply.
Notice: Single Rider carts are available on a first come first serve based on start time excluding weekends and holidays. ( please see above for new cart rules)
CART FEES:
9 Holes.........$20.00 (based on 2 people)
18 Holes.......$32.00 (based on 2 people)
Rules of Play ....Please follow the guidelines below:
1. All Players will need to schedule a TEE Time up to 7 Days in advance based on availability by calling Golf Shop directly (860) 945-5249 or Online at crestbrookpark.com... no walkons will be accepted at this time & no exceptions...make your plans in advance.
2. Payment (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express)are accepted forms of payment.
3. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tee time. We will make every effort to insure a smooth start to your round. Social distancing (recommended 6 feet from each other) will be parimount and no congregating in parking area will be allowed.
4. We will not allow any congregating in our parking lot...please go to 1st tee at your designated time.
5. Please provide your own hand sanitizer and water.
If you do not feel well for your safety and ours, please stay home!
VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK
570 Nova Scotia Hill Road
Watertown, CT
Veterans’ Memorial Park is a 100-acre plus facility located on “upper” Nova Scotia Hill Road. The Avery W. Lamphier Athletic Complex boasts 2 soccer fields, 1 High School Regulation Hardball field, 3 youth baseball fields, and 2 basketball courts.
Permits for athletic fields must be obtained through Watertown Recreation Department. Please call 860.945.5246 for more information.
The park also has a playground, gazebo, comfort station, walking trails, Lattin’s Pond for fishing and hiking, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, picnic tables throughout the park, and an area that is designated for skateboarding.
There is a covered Pavilion with electrical outlets and picnic tables that can be reserved for birthday parties and other special events. The Pavilion can be reserved for a fee beginning on January 2 for Residents and April 1 for Non-Residents. There is NO liquor allowed in the park. For Pavilion fee structure, rules and procedures of the Pavilion, please see our folder in this website labeled Veterans’ Park Pavilion Application.
Park Hours: Veterans’ Park is open from 6:00 a.m. until dusk.
RULES AND REGULATIONS AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
¨ The Park has a speed limit of ten miles per hour.
¨ The roadway within the park is one way, beginning and ending at the flagpole.
¨ Pedestrian traffic ALWAYS has right of way.
¨ Absolutely no stakes, tents or other objects can be used on the field next to the Pavilion. There is an irrigation system and placing items in the ground on this field could cause great repercussions.
¨ Trash In – Trash Out ! What you bring in, bring it home with you.
DIRECTIONS TO VETERANS’ PARK:
FROM 84 EAST:
Take I-84 to Rte. 8 North follow to Exit 37. Take a left off of the exit and follow up the hill. At the second set of lights take a right onto Buckingham Street. Follow ½ mile to a blinking light and take a right onto Nova Scotia Hill Rd. Park is approximately ¼ mile on the right hand side.
FROM RTE 8 NORTH:
Take exit 37. At end of the ramp take a left. At the second set of lights take a right onto Buckingham Street. Follow ½ mile to a blinking light and take a right onto Nova Scotia Hill Rd. Park is approximately ¼ mile on the right hand side.
FROM RTE 8 SOUTH (THOMASTON EXIT):
Take RTE 6 West in Thomaston. Follow Rte 6 to Rte 262. Take a left at Buckingham Street (Westbury Corner Store is on your right). Follow to blinking yellow light and take a left onto Nova Scotia Hill Rd. The park is approximately 1/4 mile on the right.
570 Nova Scotia Hill Road
Watertown, CT
Veterans’ Memorial Park is a 100-acre plus facility located on “upper” Nova Scotia Hill Road. The Avery W. Lamphier Athletic Complex boasts 2 soccer fields, 1 High School Regulation Hardball field, 3 youth baseball fields, and 2 basketball courts.
Permits for athletic fields must be obtained through Watertown Recreation Department. Please call 860.945.5246 for more information.
The park also has a playground, gazebo, comfort station, walking trails, Lattin’s Pond for fishing and hiking, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, picnic tables throughout the park, and an area that is designated for skateboarding.
There is a covered Pavilion with electrical outlets and picnic tables that can be reserved for birthday parties and other special events. The Pavilion can be reserved for a fee beginning on January 2 for Residents and April 1 for Non-Residents. There is NO liquor allowed in the park. For Pavilion fee structure, rules and procedures of the Pavilion, please see our folder in this website labeled Veterans’ Park Pavilion Application.
Park Hours: Veterans’ Park is open from 6:00 a.m. until dusk.
RULES AND REGULATIONS AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
¨ The Park has a speed limit of ten miles per hour.
¨ The roadway within the park is one way, beginning and ending at the flagpole.
¨ Pedestrian traffic ALWAYS has right of way.
¨ Absolutely no stakes, tents or other objects can be used on the field next to the Pavilion. There is an irrigation system and placing items in the ground on this field could cause great repercussions.
¨ Trash In – Trash Out ! What you bring in, bring it home with you.
DIRECTIONS TO VETERANS’ PARK:
FROM 84 EAST:
Take I-84 to Rte. 8 North follow to Exit 37. Take a left off of the exit and follow up the hill. At the second set of lights take a right onto Buckingham Street. Follow ½ mile to a blinking light and take a right onto Nova Scotia Hill Rd. Park is approximately ¼ mile on the right hand side.
FROM RTE 8 NORTH:
Take exit 37. At end of the ramp take a left. At the second set of lights take a right onto Buckingham Street. Follow ½ mile to a blinking light and take a right onto Nova Scotia Hill Rd. Park is approximately ¼ mile on the right hand side.
FROM RTE 8 SOUTH (THOMASTON EXIT):
Take RTE 6 West in Thomaston. Follow Rte 6 to Rte 262. Take a left at Buckingham Street (Westbury Corner Store is on your right). Follow to blinking yellow light and take a left onto Nova Scotia Hill Rd. The park is approximately 1/4 mile on the right.
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ECHO LAKE ROAD
ICE HOUSE ROAD
WATERTOWN, CT
This Park offers fishing, a beautiful setting for picnics and a "little tykes" playground in the shape of a boat.
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ECHO LAKE ROAD
ICE HOUSE ROAD
WATERTOWN, CT
This Park offers fishing, a beautiful setting for picnics and a "little tykes" playground in the shape of a boat.
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SYLVAN LAKE PARK
is located at the intersection of Frost Bridge Road and Echo Lake Road in Oakville. Facilities include a playground area for children, picnic area, and seasonal swimming. Sylvan Lake opens for swimming at the end of June and runs until mid-August. Swimming lessons are available in the summer months. Dates and times are posted in the Watertown Recreation Summer brochure. They are available for Residents of Watertown and Oakville only. LAKE SWIMMING: (summer months only - weather permitting)
Monday through Friday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm
Weekends 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm
All children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of inclement weather, the Watertown Recreation Department reserves the right to close this facility. Please be sure to check the info-line at 860.945.5272, before leaving home.
SWIMMING IS IN THE DESIGNATED PARK AREA ONLY!!! THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING OR DIVING OFF OF THE ROCKS!! POLICE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN!!!
DAILY RATES:
Residents .75
Non-Residents $5.00
*SEASON PASSES: (only valid for Sylvan Lake swimming area)
Adult Resident $10.00 per person
Senior Resident &Resident Children 12 and under $5.00 per person
Season passes are for unlimited use and are non-transferable. They are available to residents of Watertown and Oakville only.
Season passes can be purchased at Watertown Recreation, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown. A photo ID will be taken at time of purchase and must be presented every time you visit Sylvan Lake or you will be charged the daily rate fee. For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 860.945.5246.
* As approved by the Watertown Parks and Recreation Commission on 6/3/04.
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is located at the intersection of Frost Bridge Road and Echo Lake Road in Oakville. Facilities include a playground area for children, picnic area, and seasonal swimming. Sylvan Lake opens for swimming at the end of June and runs until mid-August. Swimming lessons are available in the summer months. Dates and times are posted in the Watertown Recreation Summer brochure. They are available for Residents of Watertown and Oakville only. LAKE SWIMMING: (summer months only - weather permitting)
Monday through Friday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm
Weekends 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm
All children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of inclement weather, the Watertown Recreation Department reserves the right to close this facility. Please be sure to check the info-line at 860.945.5272, before leaving home.
SWIMMING IS IN THE DESIGNATED PARK AREA ONLY!!! THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING OR DIVING OFF OF THE ROCKS!! POLICE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN!!!
DAILY RATES:
Residents .75
Non-Residents $5.00
*SEASON PASSES: (only valid for Sylvan Lake swimming area)
Adult Resident $10.00 per person
Senior Resident &Resident Children 12 and under $5.00 per person
Season passes are for unlimited use and are non-transferable. They are available to residents of Watertown and Oakville only.
Season passes can be purchased at Watertown Recreation, 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown. A photo ID will be taken at time of purchase and must be presented every time you visit Sylvan Lake or you will be charged the daily rate fee. For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 860.945.5246.
* As approved by the Watertown Parks and Recreation Commission on 6/3/04.
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