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Park Updates
Port Jefferson Parks & Recreation offers a wide variety of recreational activities, village center, parks, beaches for our Port Jefferson residents & beyond. We offer year-round programs for ages 3-100yrs indoors or outdoors. Please visit our website to view our programs, concerts schedule & events. If you would like to register or need additional information please click on the register button next to each program or event listing.
Parks Department Office
Recreation Department Office
Clifton H, Lee Memorial Park 34b Roessner Lane
Port Jefferson, New York 11777 Office 631.879.1952
Hours 6am -2:30pm
Port Jefferson Village Center 101-A East Broadway Ave
Port Jefferson, New York 11777 Office 631.802.2160
Hours 9am -9pm
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Parks in Port Jeff
Parks Department Updates
Get ready for more pickleball courts!
Dave Melious, Parks Supervisor with Alex, Dank repainted the pickleball lines and added two more pickleball courts at Clifton Lee Memorial Park last week.
Harborfront Park
FARMER MARKET
Sundays 9 -2 pm Port Jefferson Village Center starts outdoors
May 7th - November 19
MOVIES ON THE HARBOR
Opens Saturday June 25
Movies on the Harbor-Tuesdays at Dusk
BEACH OPEN
Opens Saturday June 25
Lifeguards will be on duty from 10-6pm. Residents ONLY.
ROCKETSHIP PARK
Now Open 9am - Dusk
C H ILD R E N’ S SHOWS
Thursday 6pm
HABORSIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Thursday 7 pm Click for Schedule
SUNSET CONCERT SERIES
Wednesdays
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7 pm Click for Schedule Click for Schedule
Faire
3
Fireworks
3 PJV Parade July 4 PORTPAWS
15- 16 PORT PALOOZA
29
Makers
June
PJV
July
July
July
AT HARBORFRONT PARK SPRING / SUMMER
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Youth Programs
SPRING / SUMMER YOUTH
SWIM LESSONS @ WEST BEACH
The West Beach Swim program
Ages 4-6 Years old
These lessons are recommended for children who are comfortable in the water.
The West Beach Swim program 10 years and older Swim, run training program.
SUMMER CAMP
Starts June 26th (Full Day and ½ options)
We offer swim lessons on Tuesdays at East Beach, tennis & pickleball lessons on Friday at the Village Tennis courts, art lessons, fishing, and arts & crafts activities.
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DISCOVERY CAMP
Ages 4-6 years old
Last 2 weeks of August ONLY
Half day camp for children ages 8:30 - 1pm from August 14-25th.
LEARN TO PLAY UKULELE
Perfect for Home-school families’
Ages 7-11 years old
Song-based approach: learning through folk & pop songs, so it’s always fun.
ART PROGRAM -ART MASTERPIECES
With Rima Potter in each session we will create an artwork based on the artist, learn some interesting facts, stories, and talk about friendship.
TENNIS LESSONS
Ages 4 -6 Years old (Red Ball)
Join Coach Alex every Wednesday 5-6 pm at the outdoor Port Jefferson Village Tennis courts.
TENNIS LESSONS
Ages 7 - 10 Years old (Green Ball)
Join Coach Alex every Wednesday 6-8 pm at the outdoor Port Jefferson Village Tennis courts.
TEEN TENNIS LESSONS
Ages 12-17 Years old
Join Coach Alex and his staff every Friday 4:30-6:00 for drills, games, and competitive play (round robin format, king of the Court, Singles & Doubles-strategy play with members, mini tournaments)
BASEBALL COED PROGRAM
Ages 7-12 Years old
Join us at Joe Erland Field for our skills and play COED Baseball Program.
BASKETBALL COED PROGRAM
Ages 6-14 years old
Join Coach Kelly at Kip Lee Park (Rocket ship Park) every Wednesday or Saturday for our skills and play program.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
Program with LIFFES. LIFFES morning care program from 7-9am. Drop off at 7am at PJVC and PJSD will bus the children to the elementary school for the start of school. After school program-children bused from elementary school to PJVC. Pick up is at 6pm.
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Adult Programs
WRITERS JOURNEY
6 Week group classes with instructor
Anne Kelly-Edmunds This writing workshop will guide you on your path to give voice to the writer within you.
CORNHOLE LEAGUE
Thursday nights on the Port Jefferson Village Sport Court.
WALKING CLUB
Thursday mornings ! Join us every Thursday morning at the PJ Village Center or our walking program with Sharon. This is perfect program for beginners to intermediate walkers. on the Port Jefferson Village Sport Court.
WATERCOLOR ARTIST
6 Week group classes Thursday 10-1 pm
Port Jefferson Village Center
Has it been a while since you picked up your brush? Need some inspiration? Consider joining the Night Herons Artists. We are a small group of watercolorist that meet on every Thursdays.
Adult / Teens
GROUP DOG TRAINING
6 Week group classes will teach participating dog owners all the basic obedience commands like sit, stay, come, off, leave it and heal command.
CPR/AED/First Aid Re-Cert Classes
Friday May 5th or Monday June 5th
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ADULT PROGRAMS
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us at the Port Jefferson Village Center with Peggy Tuttle, American Red Cross
May 5th or June 5th
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Adult Programs
SPRING / SUMMER ADULT PROGRAMS
SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Are you looking to from a team or need to find a team to play on call the Port Jefferson Recreation Office at 631-802-2160
MORNING FITNESS
6 Week group classes Weekday morning Fitness classes, sign up anytime. Contact the Port Jefferson Recreation Office at 631-802-2160
TENNIS FRIENDS & FAMILY (Beginner)
4 Week group Our friends & family beginner Tennis program is for ages. Exciting for your who squad, learn to play tennis in a fun, engaging atmosphere.
PICKLEBALL MONDAY
6 Week group Join Coach Alex Every Thursday at Kip Lee Park outdoor pickleball courts. Register for our beginner or intermediate classes.
TENNIS INTERMEDIATE
4 Week group Our intermediate Tennis Program is for players with some playing experience. Focuses on better contact point, improving swing path and more control.
PICKLEBALL THURSDAY
6 Week group Join Coach Alex, Every Thursday at Kip Lee Park outdoor pickleball courts. Register for our beginner or intermediate classes.
TENNIS LADDER
6 Week group Intermediate only. Join coach Alex for your doubles tennis play program.
Alex Dank, Port Jefferson Village, Director of Tennis
Alex is a Certified Professional Tennis instructor with the PTR (Professional Tennis Registry). He was awarded United States Tennis Association Tennis Professional of the Year in 2021 for his development of youth programs and adult tennis programs. Alex currently instructs all tennis programs & pickleball programs for children & adults in Port Jefferson Village. Alex is a lifetime tennis player (tennis scholarship player & NCAA National Championship).
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Senior Programs
WATER COLORING CLASS
Wednesday 10-12 Noon Port Jefferson Village Center. Basic Instruction pand materials provided. Free for Port Jefferson Village Residents. Non-Residents $10 for session.
HERE AND NOW CAFE (Seniors with memory loss)
THURSDAY 10-12 pm The Here & now Café will provide a weekly two-hour program for individuals with memory loss and their care takers. Recreation activities included but not limited to movement to music, morning talk and coffee, water coloring painting, crafts, cognitive game.
GENTLE CHAIR EXERCISE
Wednesday 1-2 pm Exercise in your chair, perfect for any physical limitations. All equipment provided. Free for Port Jefferson Village Residents. Non-Residents $10 for session.
INTERMEDIATES ONLY / COED
PENCIL DRAWING (non- instructional)
THURSDAY 1 - 2 pm Participants bring their own supplies to draw, doodle, paint and create their own pieces during this self-guided, self-paced time. Free for Port Jefferson Village Residents. Non-Residents $10 for session.
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday 2-3 pm At 1st meeting, a book is chosen based on the group’s interest. All materials provided. Free for Port Jefferson Village Residents. Non-Residents $10 for session.
KNITTERS’ NOOK & CROCHET CORNER (non- instructional)
THURSDAY 2- 3 pm A space to knit or crochet, meet new people, and have a chat. Relax while enjoying a hobby you love. Bring your own supplies.
Free for Port Jefferson Village Residents. Non-Residents $10 for session.
Beth Rothstein, Director of Senior Programs for Port Jefferson Village Center
Beth has worked in our community as a Creative Arts Specialist and Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation at Port Jefferson Health Care and Water's Edge Rehab and Nursing Center for 16 years. Prior to these positions she worked at St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation where she helped to design and implement the Recreational Therapy program on the rehabilitation unit and worked in the capacity of Assistant Supervisor. Beth has developed and facilitated many therapeutic art and recreation programs over the years to a variety of populations including Alzheimer's disease and Dementia, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's disease, strokes and multiple sclerosis. Beth's greatest gratification was being able to inspire, engage and brighten days with the seniors who attended and participated in her daily programs. Join Beth every Wednesday & Thursday at the Port Jefferson Village Center for Senior club programs!
SPRING / SUMMER SENIOR
PROGRAMS
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Trips For All Summer ips
East End Mondays
Leave the driving to us! Have a waterside lunch, a walk or enjoy a winery tour
Monday July ,10
WEST HAMPTON Beach 10am -4pm
Flora restaurant, Sydney's or Bun & Burger
Monday August ,7
BAITING Hollow 10am -4pm
The Cooperage Inn / visit to Baiting Hollow winery
Monday September ,18
RIVERHEAD 10am -4pm
Riverside lunch from Farm Country Farm Kitchen Legends , New Suffolk Register
Long island east end
