Welcome to the Town of Groton, Connecticut

Groton Parks & Recreation: Rentals

Groton Parks & Recreation has many facilities available for rent including indoor and outdoor spaces. Reserve your space today at Thrive55+ Active Living Center: Powered by Groton Senior Center, Groton Community Center, Esker Point Beach, Sutton Park Pavilions, or Shennecossett Golf Course. Located within the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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  • Picnic and Pavilion Rental

Esker Point Beach - Picnic Area #1

$25/time slot  (10am - 2pm OR 3pm - 7pm)
$50/time slot for Thursday 3pm - 7pm during concerts
15 people maximum
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Located in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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Esker Point Beach - Picnic Area #2

$25/time slot  (10am - 2pm OR 3pm - 7pm)
$50/time slot for Thursday 3pm - 7pm during concerts
15 people maximum
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Located in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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  • Birthday Rental

Groton Community Center - Birthday Party

Host your child's next birthday party at the Groton Community Center! Enjoy use of our party classroom and the gym. 
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Located in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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Groton Community Center - Gymnasium

Groton Parks and Recreation desires to make its facilities available to various groups.
$75/hour 
Gym Use Request Form
Located in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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Groton Community Center - Meeting Room

Groton Parks and Recreation desires to provide meeting space to various community groups who may not have access to facilities elsewhere. 
$25/hr 
Meeting Room Application
Located in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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  • Athletic Field Rental

Parks, Fields and Courts

Various parks, fields and courts are available for rental.
Rental Form

Located in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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  • Shennecossett Golf Course Tournament

Shennecossett Golf Course Tournament

Shennecossett Golf Course hosts over a dozen tournaments annually. There are fantastic views of the Thames River and the Long Island Sound looking from the 16th and 17th holes, and at any time, one might see the U.S.C.G.C. Eagle or a nuclear submarine navigating the waterways. Shennecossett is the only public Donald Ross designed course in Connecticut. Read More
  • Picnic and Pavilion Rental

Sutton Park - Large Pavilion

$50/time slot  (10am - 2pm OR 3pm - 7pm)
25 people maximum

We cannot guarantee that the electricity will be available at the pavilion on the day of your rental.  Please plan your event accordingly.
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Sutton Park - Small Pavilion

$25/time slot  (10am - 2pm OR 3pm - 7pm)
15 people maximum
We cannot guarantee that the electricity will be available at the pavilion on the day of your rental.  Please plan your event accordingly.
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  • Room Rental

Thrive55+ Active Living Center: Powered by Groton Senior Center - Community Room

Please contact our front desk at 860-441-6785 for rates and forms.
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Rent space at Thrive55+ Active Living Center: Powered by Groton Senior Center located at 102 Newtown Road in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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Thrive55+ Active Living Center: Powered by Groton Senior Center - Large Classroom

Please contact our front desk at 860-441-6785 for rates and forms.
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Rent space at Thrive55+ Active Living Center: Powered by Groton Senior Center located at 102 Newtown Road in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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Thrive55+ Active Living Center: Powered by Groton Senior Center - Small Classroom

Please contact our front desk at 860-441-6785 for rates and forms.
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Rent space at Thrive55+ Active Living Center: Powered by Groton Senior Center located at 102 Newtown Road in the Town of Groton, Connecticut.
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  • Athletic Field Rental

Tournament Hosting

Nestled between the Thames and Mystic River, Groton is a destination location. When you're not at the field or out on the course stroll among the many great restaurants and shops in downtown Mystic, Connecticut's number one tourist destination.

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  • Vending in Parks

Vending in Parks

Groton Parks and Recreation offers vendors opportunities to operate in parks by the month or at one-day special events that draw large numbers of attendees.  Ideal vendors use compostable/recyclable containers (avoiding glass and polystyrene), keep their areas clean and litter-free, provide great customer service, and offer items that people desire.
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