Are you and your family looking to create the most magical memories and make the most of the summer of 2025? The Parks and Recreation Department has everything right here in town to make #SummerinSuffield your families best yet! We have so many enjoyable programs for the whole family all summer long including our summer camps, specialty workshops, classes and events including the Wednesday evening concert series, Running Club, Summer Movie Nights, Night at the Yard Goats and even a Summer Beach Bash at Sunrise Park. To register visit-suffieldrec.com
Situational Awareness and Personal Safety for Seniors, Teens and Everyone in Between!
Join Instructor Cheri DeMaria and the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department for this very important and informative evening. The ability to defend ourselves, in a life-threatening situation starts long before the need to fight. In this one, two-hour class you will learn all about situational awareness and personal safety, which is the ability to identify, process and comprehend what is going on around you.
You will also learn how to take your intuition or gut feelings to the next level.
In the second part of the class, you will learn simple, but effective personal safety techniques. Techniques that everyone will be able to master, techniques that show you how to get out of choke holds and grabs and other serious situations. No previous experience is required. This is not a martial arts program. The program will be held on Thursday, July 17 from 5–7:30 p.m. (Pizza and snacks will be served at 5 p.m. and class will be from 5:30–7:30 p.m.) From 7–7:30 p.m. there will be a special discussion and demonstration for high school students moving on to college and college students. The free program will be held at the Suffield Senior Center.
Energy Efficiency for Homeowners: Info Night Round 2
Back by popular demand! Sustainable Suffield has partnered with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department and Suffield Youth Services once again to bring back the popular Energy Efficiency for Homeowners Info Night. Want to learn more about lowering your electricity bill? Come join us for a free informational evening (dinner included) to learn from industry expert Shawn Robinson of Green Eagle Energy. He will be discussing a variety of energy efficiency tools available to homeowners, including information on specific technologies (e.g., heat pumps, solar, battery storage…etc.), available rebates, and more. We hope you can join us for this informational evening!! Pizza and beverages will be provided. This free program will be held on Monday, July 21 from 6–7 p.m.
Summer Beach Bash
Join the Parks and Recreation Department and Suffield Youth Services for an unforgettable night of summer fun and celebrate #SummerinSuffield. It’s time for the ultimate Summer Beach Bash at the beautiful Sunrise Park Pavilion and waterfront! Join us for a memorable evening of sunsets, sand and smiles designed with families in mind. We will play a variety of enjoyable interactive games, make crafts and enjoy delicious pizza and summer snacks. Good times are guaranteed with music, laughter and good vibes the whole evening long! Register your whole crew; you don’t want to miss #SummerinSuffield! This special event will be held on Thursday, August 7 from 5–7:30 p.m. at Sunrise Park and is for all ages. The fee is $5 per person.
Register today and join us at the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department’s 45th Annual 10K Road Race, 21st Annual Suffield Parks & Recreation 5K Road Race, 2,5 K Walk and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, September 6, 2025 presented by PeoplesBank.
Our scenic 5K & 10K Road Races, presented by PeoplesBank travels Suffield’s historic Main Street, through picturesque rolling farms and residential areas. Running Suffield’s Road Race is running small town America. There is a 2.5 K Walk as well as a FREE Kid’s Fun Run prior to the 10K race. We are also seeking volunteers, vendors and additional sponsors. To learn more or to register, visit-runsuffield.com.