Park & Recreation Department
 
 
This page was updated on JULY 2, 2008

The Men's Softball League standings are on the Adult page. 
They will be updated weekly!

 

Current Closings / Cancellations:
 
The pool is closing at 4:30 on July 2nd.
There are no lessons on July 3rd, but the pool is open normal hours.

The pool is open from 10:00am-2:00pm on Friday, July 4th. 

 
Any weather related closing will be posted on this Website.  If the Orange schools are closed for any reason, any activity scheduled in those buildings will automatically be canceled.
Activities at High Plains will be canceled at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Department.  Please check before leaving for a class.
 
REMINDER:
The Parks and Recreation department does not cancel games at Old Tavern Park unless the fields are deemed unplayable.  Please go to www.orangelittleleague.com after 2pm for cancellations.
 
The Parks and Recreation Department does not cancel Orange Soccer Association games scheduled for Sundays.  Please contact them for any questions or concerns about play.
 

Swim Lesson Credits:
There are no credits for the summer lessons at this time.

Credits may be used, at any time, for another swim lesson registration.
 
 
Upcoming Special Events:
 
 
 
Membership Information
 
NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS FOR THE FITNESS CENTER AND POOL ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON AUGUST 15.  ALL MEMBERS MUST HAVE VALID CARDS BY SEPTEMBER 1.
UPDATED FITNESS CENTER FORMS AND DOCTOR'S RELEASE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP AT THIS TIME. 
 
Membership cards for
September 07-August 08

The Orange Parks and Recreation Department has two "unlimited use" memberships available for purchase; a Pool membership and a Fitness Room membership.
 
-Memberships may be purchased in the Parks and Recreation Office from 8:30am-6:00pm, 
Monday - Friday.
-Proof of residency is required for residents (i.e. -license, tax bill).  A photo of each person receiving a pass is needed at the time of registration.
-Senior (65 years or over) memberships are free to Orange residents but must be renewed annually at the Parks and Recreation office. Proof of age is required.
-Memberships are valid from date of purchase until the end of August 2008.
For more information, please call 891-2188.
Pool or Fitness Room Membership Fees:
 
MONTH Orange Resident Individual
Resident Family of Two
Each Additional Family Member
Non-Resident Individual
September  $100.00
$175.00  $25.00 $300.00
October $92.00 $160.00  $23.00 $275.00
November $83.00 $146.00 $21.00 $250.00
December $75.00 $131.00 $19.00 $225.00
January $67.00 $117.00 $17.00 $200.00
February $58.00 $102.00 $15.00 $175.00
March $50.00 $87.00 $13.00 $150.00
April $42.00 $73.00 $11.00 $125.00
May $33.00 $58.00 $9.00 $100.00
June $25.00
$44.00
$7.00
$75.00
July $17.00
$29.00
$5.00
$50.00
August $8.00
$15.00
$3.00
$25.00

 
 
Parks and Recreation Staff:
 
Please feel free to contact any staff member directly through their email address.
  • Director: Dan Lynch
    Tel: (203) 891-2188
    email: dlynch@orange-ct.gov
  • Assistant Director: Scott Bendell
    email: sbendell@orange-ct.gov
  • Aquatics Supervisor: Susan vonRabenstein
    email: svonrabenste@orange-ct.gov
  • Maintenance Supervisor: Rich Cumpstone
  • Recreation Programmer:  Vacant
    email:
  • Secretary: Fran Mantiglia  email:  fmantiglia@orange-ct.gov
 
  • Part Time Office Staff: Mickey Reid, Grace vonRabenstein, Shailyn Tavella, Katie Kiely, and Karey Eskedal
 
Mission Statement
The mission of the Park and Recreation Department is to maintain designated parklands in the Town and to provide a comprehensive array of high quality recreation and athletic programs on a year-round basis. The target population includes all residents of the Town, non-residents with more than $1000 of assessable property in Town, and non-residents who are full-time employees of Orange based employers. 
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Park & Recreation Commission Members:

  • Joseph Lembo, Chairman
  • Lauren Pite
  • David Barretta
  • Stephen Bespuda
  • Nick Bencivengo
  • Chuck Stackpole
  • Linda Kantor
  • James O' Connor
  • Lisa Zarny
 
The Park and Recreation Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month
in the lower level of Town Hall at 7:30 PM. 

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