Commission Members
Morgan Bengel – Chairman
Leona Bevins – Vice Chairman
Ken Kovaleski – Treasurer
Bob Ravens-Seger – Member
Pat Arnott – Member
Amanda Mele – Member
Marc Dlugolenski – Member
Jim Lindberg – Member
Nicole Sokolowski – Member
Ella DeSimone – Student Member
Alexa Bednarz – Student Member
Contact
Alicia Van Neil – Director
[email protected]
ADDRESS
79 North Main Street
East Granby, CT 06026
PHONE 860.653.7660
HOURS
Mon – Thurs 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm
Meetings
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Parks and Recreation Commission
November 5, 2026 6:30 pm
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Parks and Recreation Commission
December 3, 2026 6:30 pm
NOTE: All Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings will be held in the Large Conference Room at the East Granby Town Hall
Description
Together with the staff of the Parks and Recreation Department, the Commission assists with the oversight of the town’s parks and recreational areas and facilities, including Granbrook Park, Cowles Park, East Granby Farms & Recreation Center, and the East Granby stretch of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.
The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Department, to identify engaging and accessible recreational programs, activities, and town-wide events for all ages, in our community.
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month.
There are nine adult members, each of whom serves a four-year term, and two student members that each serve a one-year term. All members are volunteers and are appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
Board vacancies occur periodically; if you are interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission, please contact the Director of Parks & Recreation.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
For more information regarding parks and facilities, and current programs, activities, and events, see
Description
Together with the staff of the Parks and Recreation Department, the Commission assists with the oversight of the town’s parks and recreational areas and facilities, including Granbrook Park, Cowles Park, East Granby Farms & Recreation Center, and the East Granby stretch of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.
The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Department, to identify engaging and accessible recreational programs, activities, and town-wide events for all ages, in our community.
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month.
There are nine adult members, each of whom serves a four-year term, and two student members that each serve a one-year term. All members are volunteers and are appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
Board vacancies occur periodically; if you are interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission, please contact the Director of Parks & Recreation.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
For more information regarding parks and facilities, and current programs, activities, and events, see
