-SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT-
WATERFRONT LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASSES
Register today for American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Training at Woodbury Parks & Recreation Department’s Earl Reservoir. If your 15 or over, you can learn lifesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around the water. For more information or to sign up for a class please contact us at (845) 928-9588 ext.6 or CLICK HERE to get our Announcement Flyer.
PLEASE NOTE: Park office hours will remain at 8-4pm all year round.
About Our Department
he Parks & Recreation Commission is comprised of a seven member volunteer body appointed by the Town Board. They serve a seven-year term or fulfill the remainder of time for a departing Commissioner. They oversee the park facilities, programs, staff and budget process. They plan park improvements, establish rules and regulations and
may assist with interviews and staff hiring. They interact with community members and work closely with the Recreation Supervisor and Administrative Assistant.
The Park Supervisor oversees all recreational facilities within the municipality. This work involves planning, organizing and supervising recreational programs, activities and related staff. Conducts interviews and staff hiring of over 80 seasonal employees. Assists with budget preparation and application. Interacts with members of the community and County and State Agencies.
The Administrative Assistant assists the Supervisor, conducts ticket issue and is responsible for general office management.
PARK MEETINGS
A meeting is held once a month during off-season and bi-monthly or more often in the Summer season.
Dates and times are posted on our website (www.woodburyparkandrec.com) and cable channel 22. The public is welcome to attend.
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
Our department creates summer employment opportunities to eligible youth for positions such as lifeguards, camp counselors and arts & crafts instructors. We offer a wide calendar of events, which include bus and other trips, holiday festivities, and sporting or special events.
To see what employment opportunities are available for 2010, please contact us.
The growth of recreational facilities in Woodbury is a story of generosity, money and commitment on the part of several local families.
Among them, the Cornell Family, whose initial goal was to provide a place for young people to learn how to swim.
CENTRAL VALLEY POND
The entrance is located on Dunderberberg Road in Central Valley. The parking lot is across the street from the pond and sits down the hill from the entrance of the M-W High School. The pond is chlorinated and has a large paved and painted surface with two diving boards and two rafts, which are anchored in the deep-water section. A pavilion houses a large room for game playing. There are picnic and shaded areas and a sand bottom playground area for children. A basketball, volleyball, racquetball and tennis court are on premises and Dunderberg Baseball Field sits above on the hill. A stage area was recently added for weekend concerts and special events.
EARL RESERVOIR
The entrance road into Earl is called Coach Wilson Trail. The road is located off of Schunnemunk Road, which branches off of Ridge Road in Highland Mills. This facility differs from the pond in that it is a natural spring fed reservoir with a sandy beach. A diving platform, which has both a high and low board, is located in the middle and
deepest area of the water. Paddleboats are available and we also stock the water for fishing.
There is a large pavilion with tables and grills for cooking. An open-air stage for concerts adjoins the pavilion area and was built by local Boy Scout Troops. There are picnic and shaded areas located throughout and a large children’s playground enhances the park. Basketball, volleyball and tennis courts are on property as are several fields, which serve softball, baseball, soccer and Gaelic Football leagues. This facility also has a state of the art roller hockey skating rink and a newly added bocce ball court. Trails leading to Schunnmunk Mountain can also be accessed through this park. In the winter months,
the ice is cleared for ice-skating and winter sports. This facility also serves as the home of Day Camp Rez, our seasonal children’s camp, in its 10th year of operation.
Pre and post season (before Memorial Day and after Labor Day) the pavilion is open to residents who wish to rent it for a family outing. A fee is charged for maintenance, usage and a security guard, who is mandatory for safety purposes. An application can be picked up at the Park’s Office.
BRICKLEY PARK AND FIELD
This baseball field and playground area, built in 1973, was named after Raymond Brickley for his dedication to the Parks and Little League Ball Team. It is located on Hunter Street in Highland Mills.
DUNDERBERG BALL FIELD
Built in the sixties, it was refurbished in 2006 and dedicated to honor our present Park Chairman, Joseph Gianzero, in light of his continued dedication to the Parks and Little League. The entrance is located on Dunderberberg Road in Central Valley and sits below the entrance of the M-W High School.
PAVILION RENTAL
Pre and post season (before Memorial Day and after Labor Day) the Pavilion at Earl is open to residents who wish to rent it for a family outing. An application can be picked up at the Park’s Office. Below are the fees:
New Residents, renters and those who did not register in 2008 are required to obtain a park pass in 2009. To obtain a Park Pass for the 2009 season, you will need to register
with the Woodbury Parks Department by following the three steps outlined below:
PROOF OF WOODBURY RESIDENCY
The head of household must complete and sign an Application for Admission and show
ONE of the following valid proofs of residency:
Homeowners
Renters***
Deed/Title
Current Lease
Closing Statement
Property Tax Bill
3 Months Rent Receipts
Mortgage Book and Certificate of Occupancy
3 Months Utility Bills
Current Voter Registration Card
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Once proof of residency has been established, each household member 14 and older
must show:
A valid NYS Driver License/Learner
Permit/Non-Driver Photo ID, with a current Woodbury address.
Note: Out of state licenses are not acceptable.
For children 14 and over: A School ID and birth certificate will be accepted in lieu of a License/Learner Permit.
Photographs will be taken of all household members, including those under 14 years of age. It is required that all residents who utilize the parks have their photo taken for the system.
Q. Who is eligible to use Woodbury Parks and who needs a pass?
What is the cost?
A. Anyone who resides full time in the Town of Woodbury is eligible. Homeowner passes are valid for five seasons from the date of issue and are $25.
**Renters: now have the option to purchase a 1-year ($15) or 3-year ($25) pass. A 3-year pass reflects a savings, however, residency must still be proven at the beginning of each season. The pass will be made inactive at the end of the year and can only be re-activated by coming into the office with current proof of residency.
Pass fees are waived for senior residents 65 and over. The cost to re-issue a lost or misplaced pass is $10.
Residents who move, but remain within town limits, must come to the office and present a new proof of residency to have their pass validated.
Q. When can I get a pass?
A. Beginning April 21st, ticket issue will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm. Beginning the week of May 6th, ticket issue hours will be expanded to include Tuesday evenings from 6pm – 9pm and Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm. This schedule will continue through the end of June.
In order to avoid waiting on lines, we advise that you register early. All residents must provide valid proof of residency at the time of registration.
Q. We both work and have a babysitter. At what age does my babysitter have to be to bring my children to the parks?
A. All sitters must be the minimum age of 18.
Q. My babysitter lives out of town; can he/she bring my child to the park?
A. Temporary Babysitters/Guardians/Nannies/Grandparents are issued a temporary seasonal pass.
Out of town sitters must obtain a special seasonal pass through our office. They may only visit the park when supervising a resident child and are not permitted to bring non-resident children.
At registration, the resident must provide a letter addressed to the Park Commission stating:
the frequency and times the sitter will be visiting.
authorization to supervise your child on park property and in the water, and act in accordance with all park rules and regulations.
authorization to act as a guardian for treatment of minor injury and/or emergency medical treatment or necessary hospital transport for injury when on park property.
Q. Can we bring a guest?
A. Guests may only be signed in and accompanied by adult household residents of 18 years of age and older. In order to check in a guest, the adult resident will need a valid guest pass; all others will be turned away. No guest passes are necessary for non-swimming senior family members and infants under the age of one.
Q. How do guest passes work?
A. Each registered household receives 5 FREE guest passes per season. FREE passes do not accumulate from year to year.
We offer two types of Purchased guest passes:
Daily Passes (at $5 each) includes use of swimming/park facilities. Event Only Passes (at $3 each) includes park activity/event only – does not include swimming /park usage.
Unused purchased guest passes do not expire, but must be updated.
Q. Who needs a guest pass?
A. All visitors with the exception of non-swimming senior family members and infants under one year.
Q. When aren’t guests allowed?
A. July 4th, Kid’s Day, and at the discretion of the Director, if the park exceeds capacity.
We believe these are the most frequently asked questions. If you have a question not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us.
