Located on scenic Elm Drive in Newtown, this park was dedicated to former Newtown first selectman A. Finn Dickinson in 1955. This park is open to Newtown residents from 9 a.m. until sundown. A park permit is required on any vehicle entering the park. There is something to do for people of all ages.
Facilities
z Five tennis courts
z Softball field
z Basketball court
z Two playground areas
z FUNSPACE creative play area
z A pavillion and picnic facilities complete with charcoal grills
Pavillion Reservation
Application must be made at the Parks and Recreation office.
The fee schedule for the Dickinson Park pavillion is:
Newtown Residents ::
 $50.00 deposit and $125.00 rental fee. Out of Town Companies :
$50.00 deposit and $325.00 rental fee.
(applications must be made by a Newtown resident)
NOTE: There are no longer any exemptions from the fees listed above!
Directions ( FROM THE FLAGPOLE )
South on Rte. 25 to intersection with Rte. 302
Turn right onto Rte. 302
Turn left onto Elm Drive
The first entrance to the park is on the right, past the cemetery and baseball fields (The tennis courts and pavillion can be reached from this entrance.)
The second entrance to the park is on Brushy Hill Road
Drive past the first entrance
Turn right onto Brushy Hill Road
The second entrance is immediately on the right through the chain link fence (The pool, playground and ballfield can be reached from this entrance.)
Rules
l Open to Newtown residents ONLY from 9 a.m. until sundown. Brushy Hill Gate is locked at 8 p.m.
l Permit required on all vehicles entering the Park.
l Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied and supervised by and adult.
l Dogs and horses are not permitted in the park
l Bicycles, skateboards and roller blades are not permitted, picnic or ballfield areas, tennis courts or pavilion. No skateboards or roller blades in parking lot.
l Elm Drive gate is for two-way traffic.
l Vehicles must park in designated areas only. No vehicles permitted in picnic area.
l No frisbee or ball playing, tennis or basketball courts, pavilion, picnic areas or parking lot.
l No wading or playing in the brook.
l Children using FUNSPACE must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
l Tennis lessons by Parks & Recreation only.
l Please use garbage receptacles. Anyone found littering will be subject to a fine.
l Restrooms are to be kept clean. They are for your convenience.
l Please report lost articles or any damage to the Parks & Recreation office.
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