Parks and Recreation Department
Hartford, Vermont
Serving the Villages of White River Junction, Quechee, Hartford, West Hartford and Wilder
2016 Annual Report
Crowd Gathering for the Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Event at Kilowatt South Park
Hartford Selectboard
Parks and Recreation Commission
Richard Grassi, Chair
Rob Stainton, Chair
Rebecca White, Vice Chair
Brett Mayfield, Vice Chair
Sandra Mariotti , Clerk
Alison Hannigan
Dennis Brown
Gene Soboleski
Simon Dennis
Cassidy Neal
Alan Johnson
Michael Vanasse
Mike Morris
Town Manager
Leo Pullar
Director of Parks and Recreation
John “Tad” Nunez, M.Ed., CPRP
Our Mission:
To serve the needs of the community through quality parks and facilities and by offering lifelong learning through
recreational and cultural programs.
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Our Vision:
Something for Everyone – Where the citizens of Hartford and surrounding communities recognize the vital
necessity of recreation through diverse programs that reach all, regardless of age, gender, race and economic
backgrounds. A department that cooperates with all community groups to bring a variety of recreation
opportunities to the citizens of Hartford. The parks and facilities are maintained at the highest quality and
improved on a regular basis to meet the future needs of the community.
Dear Friends,
We are please to assure that all community members are
given the opportunity to participate in our programs, as
well as take advantage of the parks and facilities located
throughout the five villages. The Maxfield Outdoor Sport
Complex fully opened for full activities this season.
The Department serves a wide range of the community
members. Program offerings range from community
special events, community concerts, youth and adult
sports, cultural activities and programs that promote
healthy lifestyles and sustainable parks.
Volunteers
We salute the many volunteers who give their
time and energy throughout the year to our
parks, our programs and our citizens.
Without the dedication of our volunteers and support of
our partners it would be impossible to provide the vast
number of programs, events and park activities offered to
our community members. We thank all of our volunteers
for their time and energy, and the support of our partners.
The department staff welcomes and encourages citizen
input to enhance the program offerings and park and
facility usage.
Respectfully,
Hartford Parks and Recreation Staff
We are proud to be recognized as a
nationally accredited department by
the Commission for Accreditation of
Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)
for excellence in operation and service.
Volunteers at the 2016 Glory Days Festival Preparing
for Excursion Ticket Sales.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission was established in 1974. The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to
consult with and advise the Director of Parks and Recreation in matters affecting recreation programs; park/facility related projects,
policies and finances. This commission also assists in the development of long-range planning for recreation and park needs of the
community.
The Commission serves solely in an advisory capacity. In that capacity, the Commission may recommend action to the Town
Selectboard, but may not assume any legislative or administrative authority in the operation of the Parks and Recreation Department.
To achieve this goal, the Commission shall seek to increase public awareness of the existence and value of park and recreation
opportunities in the Town, and review the annual Department budget. They perform all of the above, in a manner representing
the Town of Hartford citizens.
Department Staff
A full-time department staff was established in 1975. Staffing levels at the end of the calendar year 2016 consisted of the following
positions:
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Director – Tad Nunez, CPRP
Assistant Director – Scott Hausler, CPRP
Program Coordinator – Jay McDonough, CPRP
Administrative Assistant – Fran Robinson (Retired December, 2016)
3 Park Laborers – Fred Cook, Justin Decoff and Anthony Avery
Welcome Karen McNall
Administrative Assistant
Teen Outing at Jay Peak Resort
Jay & Scott at Trunk or Treat
Parks and Recreation Budget Review
Administration/Resources
Fiscal year 2015/2016 ending June 30th, 2016 (pre-audit)
General Operating Budget:
Quick stats…
• Pool Attendance 2016: 2,192
• WABA Attendance 2015/2016: 2,893
• Total Amount of Scholarships Awarded: $2,697.00
Total Expense:
Total Revenue:
$ 1,035,430.00
$ 452,713.00
Recreation Sports Enrollments sponsored by Department
Sport
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Boys
82
138
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104
Girls
61
31
24
62
Total
143
169
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166
Activities at the Maxfield Outdoor Sports Complex in 2016
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High School Soccer, Baseball and Softball
Youth Cal Ripken Baseball
VT Adult Baseball League
American Legion Baseball League
New England College Baseball League
Upper Valley Night Hawks baseball team
Hartford Youth Lacrosse Club
HS Rocket Club (launch rockets from site)
WR Elementary School Boys Athletic Club
USTA Women’s Tennis
Adult Pickle Ball
VT Recreation & Park Association Maintenance
Workshop/Clinic
• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
• Hartford Elementary School programs
• Private Fun Run events
• Numerous families and individuals who walk the paths
and play tennis & basketball each day.
• US Army Reserve individual wellness training
• Parks and Recreation Department youth athletic
programs
• Camp Ventures
Camp Ventures at Maxfield Outdoor Sports Complex
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Spring / Summer
Special Events (Family-Oriented)
Abenaki Welcome Day
Archery in Motion Classes
Archery One Day Classes
Boston Red Sox Bus Trip
Bow Hunting Safety Course
Family Soccer Night - Drop In
Fly Fishing School
Full Moon Hiking Excursions
Grandma & Me Story Walk
Hiking Outing Series
Hurricane Hill 5k/10k Trail Run
July 4th - Fireworks
Kehoe Strong Basketball Tournament
Let’s Go Fishing Day
Concerts in the Park - Lyman Point
Concerts in the Park - Quechee Green
Maxfield Tennis Courts Opening
Movie in the Park -Goonies
Spring Hunter Safety Course
St. Patrick’s Day Skate
Tree Identification Walks
Programs and Events
Teen Programs
Youth Programs
7 on 7 Football
April Ventures CIT
Football Camp
Hartford Performing Arts Camp
Hitting & Fielding Clinics
Middle School UVAC Fun Nights
Summer Ventures CIT Training
Teen Adventure Getaways
Camp Ventures Vacation Camp
Youth Baseball
Fall Youth Field Hockey
Fall Youth Soccer
Field Hockey Camp
First Tee Golf Program
Geocaching for Kids
Junior Tennis Camps
Kids in Motion
Lacrosse
Lightning SC “Street Soccer” Camp
Minicanes Football
NFL Flag Football
Quick Start Tennis
Soccer Camp
Youth Softball
Spring Soccer K-8
Summer Ventures-Sessions
Swim Lessons
Track and Field
Trail Kids
Video Camps
Youth Karate
Youth Tennis Clinics
Adult Programs
Adult Co-Ed Slow-Pitch Softball
Adult Golf Clinics
Adult Open Basketball
Adult Tennis Clinics
Belly Dancing
Geocaching 50+
Food for Life Classes
Paddling Outing Series
Pickleball Demonstration
UFX (Ultimate Frisbee)
Wednesday Walkers
Oh, Art Classes
Athletes United Play Program
Intro to Golf
Zumbatomic
Swim Lessons at Sherman Manning Pools
We are pleased to have offered a
diversity of leisure programs and
comprehensive athletics.
Kayak Outing on the Connecticut River
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Shad Tree Blooming Indicating that Spring is Here!
Fall / Winter
Programs and Events
Special Events (family-oriented)
Youth Programs
14th Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Truck or Treat event
Archery
Tree Identification Walks
Wednesday Walkers
February Break Skating
February Family Entertainment
Glory Days Festival
Grandpa & Me Outdoors
Hunting Education Course
Ice Fishing Program
Learn to Skate
New Year’s Skate
Polar Express (North Pole)
Red Zone 5K
Skate with Santa
Ski Lessons
Snowboard Lessons
Thanksgiving Skate
Ultimate Frisbee
Valley Quest Hike
Winter Break Skating
Free 2nd & 3rd Grade Swim
Basketball Camps
Creative Movement for Kids
Crossfit Kids
Elves Workshop
Father Daughter Dance
February Ventures
First Tee Golf Program
Girls on the Mat
GMRCC Climbing Clinics
Oh, Art Classes
Small Games Camp
Start Smart Basketball
Start Smart Soccer
Youth Basketball
Youth Cheerleading
Youth Indoor Soccer
Youth Karate
Youth Open Basketball
Youth Stick N’ Puck
Youth Soccer
Teen Programs
7 on 7 Football
April Ventures CIT
Football Camp
Hartford Performing Arts Camp
Hitting & Fielding Clinics
Middle School UVAC Fun Nights
Teen Adventure Getaways
Face Painting at Glory Days Festival
Start Smart Soccer at
Maxfield Outdoor Sports Complex
Learn to Curl at the
Wendell A. Barwood Arena
Alice in Wonderland
Created by Members Advantage
Credit Union Staff at Hartford’s
Trunk and Treat Event
Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby
7
171 Bridge Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
contact information:
(802) 295-5036
[email protected]
www.hartford-vt.org
VT Windsor Realtor Board of Directors Completing Plantings at
the New Connecticut River Overlook at Kilowatt South Park
Covered Bridge Half Marathon
Our Affiliates
December 2016
Our Partnerships in 2016
LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School
Friends of Dewey’s Mill Pond
Quechee & White River Community Gardens
Friends of Engine 494
Quechee Garden Club
Friends of Hartford Track
Quechee Lakes Land Association
Greater Hartford Youth Football Association
Quechee Vermont State Park
Green Mountain Railroad
Rio Blanco Social Club
Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
The Family Place
Hartford Baseball/Softball Association
The Haven
Hartford Boy Scouts (Eagle Scouts Projects)
Trans Canada
Hartford Career Fire Fighter Association
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Hartford Community Coalition
Upper Valley Aquatic Center
Hartford Garden Friends
Upper Valley Community Tennis Association
Hartford Hoops Foundation
Upper Valley Food Co-op
Hartford Libraries
Upper Valley Hockey Association
Hartford Police, Fire & Highway Departments
Upper Valley Trails Alliance
Hartford School District
Vermont Department of Corrections
Hartford Soccer Club
Vermont Windsor County Board of Realtors
Hartford Special Olympics
Watson Upper Valley Dog Park Supporters
Hartford Youth Lacrosse Club
White River Partnership
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White River Rotary Club