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Simsbury Parks & Recreation reports golf course reopening, capital projects on track and expanded summer programming
Summary
Director Tom Tyburski told commissioners the Simsbury Farms Golf Course reopened for walking play, the restaurant is nearing opening, several capital projects (Curtiss Park Trail, pool sundeck replacement, SPAC) are underway, and summer camps and events are planned with partners including Hartford Healthcare.
Simsbury’s Culture, Parks & Recreation Department reported multiple operational and program updates at the March 26 commission meeting, including the reopening of Simsbury Farms Golf Course, progress on capital projects and an expanded summer events calendar.
Tom Tyburski said the golf course opened for walking‑only play on March 26 and the driving range reopened the previous week. He outlined winter damage to some greens, planned maintenance (rolling and mowing), leveling for select tees and a new irrigation pump station with final hookup scheduled. Tyburski said power may need to be run to the #15 pond aerator or a new aerator installed. He reported the restaurant is preparing to open with a constructed bar, new indoor and patio furniture (seating for 60+ outside), and four TVs; vendors are pursuing liquor permits and a tent installation is targeted in the coming weeks.
On capital projects, Tyburski said Curtiss Park Trail connection trees were removed to avoid disturbing bat habitat, the project will go out to bid soon, the Simsbury Farms Pool wood sundeck replacement is nearly finalized, and the SPAC project remains on schedule for a June completion. Weatogue playground requires touchup and some fence work.
Programmatically, Tyburski said skating lessons will move to Sunday afternoons to help working parents and staffing; the skating rink recorded 543 member check‑ins this season and two special events combined drew nearly 450 participants, while 159 children enrolled in Learn to Skate. As of March 24, aquatics programs had 560 registrations and 608 pool passes sold. All eight sessions of Camp Stuff‑Ta‑Doo are filled, and additional camp weeks and enrichment programs were added to meet demand.
Commissioner Kelly Kearney said Hartford Healthcare committed $5,000 to the Friends of Simsbury Farms and may participate in the Touch‑a‑Truck event and End of Summer activities; he also described plans for a June 13 family event with Mitchell Auto Group and other partners.
The commission noted multiple upcoming events including a Community Clean‑Up on April 25 and a Flashlight Egg Hunt on April 2.
