Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation
Please note that all offices and Rec Centers are currently closed to the public.
CENTER SPRINGS MAIN OFFICE
39 Lodge Drive - Center Springs Park - 860-647-3084
Center Springs Main Office is located at Center Springs Park. This building houses full-time recreation personnel and serves as the department's main focal point for daily administration. In addition, the building houses recreation programs and is a registration site for programs and membership.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Legal Holidays
BENNET DROP IN GYM at the Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
22 School St., (Gym entrance, Wells St.)
Membership is required for all drop-in weekday evening.
Dates of Operation: October - May
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 - 9:00pm
Please note that Bennet Leisure Center is closed during the summer.
COMMUNITY Y RECREATION CENTER
78 North Main Street - 860-647-3164
The Community Y Recreation Center is located at the north end of Manchester. The center is a registration site for recreational programs and membership.The Community Y Fitness Center offers free weights, universal machines, ellipticals, treadmills and more!
Hours through May
Office & Fitness Center Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Open Gym Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 - 9:30pm, Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hours starting June
Office & Fitness Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm
MAHONEY RECREATION CENTER
110 Cedar Street - 860-647-3166
The Mahoney Recreation Center is located at the west side of Manchester, adjacent to Washington School. The center is a registration site for recreational programs and membership.
Hours through May
Dates of Operation: September - May
Drop-In Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 - 9:30pm, Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hours starting June
Office Hours: No Drop-In, Office Only: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Please note that there are no drop-in hours during the summer at Mahoney Rec Center.
NORTHWEST PARK
448 Tolland Turnpike - 860-647-3084 (Call Main Office for Northwest Park Pavilion Rentals)
Northwest Park is located at the north end of Manchester. The park hosts a class A little league field and a class A baseball field. In addition, there are hiking trails, a picnic pavilion with a full kitchen, fishing pier, sand volleyball courts, and a boundless playground.
Northwest Park Pavilion Rental Application
Northwest Park Pavilion Policies & Procedures
Northwest Park Pavilion Grill Usage
Northwest Park Pavilion Policy Addendum
COVID Guidance
Office Hours: Office hours vary, please call for appointment.
NORTHWEST PARK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
448 Tolland Turnpike, Building #1 - 860-647-5212
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 10:30am
EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
NEIGHBORHOODS AND FAMILIES DIVISION
153 Spruce Street - 860-647-3089
http://naf.townofmanchester.org/
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Legal Holidays
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
63 Linden Street - 860-647-5213
http://ysb.townofmanchester.org/
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Teen Center Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 - 5:30pm
Closed Legal Holidays
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PARKS DIVISION OFFICE (PUBLIC WORKS DEPT)
321 Olcott Street - 860-647-3222
The Parks Division Office is located in Public Works Facility. This office houses park staff and serves as the department's main focal point for daily parks maintenance and administration.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Closed Legal Holidays