Parks & Recreation:

The City of New Castle ’s Summer Recreation Program offers an opportunity for children to participate in a six week fun-filled morning program at Battery Park. It is open to all children between the ages of 5 and 14 who reside within the City limits. The program includes outdoor activities, field trips, and many planned events.

Please call  322-9811 for additional information.

Registration Fees:
$5.00 per child.

Program Dates:  To be determined for 2012, six week program

Hours and Locations:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Battery Park – Third & South Streets
Note: Program may run later on field trip days. When it rains, the program will be moved to the New Castle Presbyterian Church on E. 2nd St.

Special events:
Swimming, Bowling, Talent Show and Tour of Commerce Park (Phillies)

Our trips include:
Walking Tours
Bus trips to be announced.

Summer Recreation Program Rules:
Parents, please go over the following rules with your child before he/she begins the Summer Recreation Program.

• Children must follow all rules and regulations given by the counselors.
• Children must behave appropriately. The Recreation Supervisor will notify parents is there is a problem. If a problem persists, the child will lose recreational privileges. This includes field and swimming trips. Children must act in an orderly manner.
• When riding the bus to and from a trip, order will be maintained or that child’s privilege to attend trips in the future may be taken away.
• Children should obey counselors and stay with them on all trips at all times.
• When swimming, children must follow the pool rules set by the Delaware Swim and Fitness Centers.
• Verbal abuse or inappropriate language by the children is not acceptable.

If you have any problems with specific parks, personnel or personnel actions, please contact the City Managment Team to voice any comments or concerns.