Recreation director outlines expanded summer programming and pool schedule

Mar 13, 2026

Norwood’s recreation director described expanded summer programming — weekday activities, lunches, pool supervision and occasional field trips — and confirmed pool passes will be on sale in April and the pool will open Memorial Day weekend.

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Norwood’s recreation director, Mr. Gabbard, told the parks committee the department is expanding its summer offerings beyond last year’s half-day activities. The plan pairs a free "Miss Julie and friends" crafting program in parks (Tuesdays/Thursdays) with a broader Monday–Friday program that will include activities, lunch and supervised pool time, extending supervision to roughly 2:30 p.m. on program days.

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