COMMUNITY SERVICES and RECREATION

Dog Run

Created Hampstead’s first dog run, one of the finest on the island – 100% funded by dog license fees.

Pool

Added several more large shades and lounge chairs.
Introduced HCafe to provide better and healthier food service.

Tennis

Installed new tennis lights for better play at night and created a patio area in which to relax while waiting for a court.
Introduced day passes for residents who want to play only occasionally.

Day Camp

Doubled enrollment at the day camp – clear evidence of its improved quality.

Parks

• Improvements to 5 of 9 parks including the purchase of new playground equipment.
• All park equipment brought up to and maintained at CSA standards for increased safety.
• New recreational skating rink at Ellerdale Park with lights and music
• Many walking paths improved/repaved.
• Sitting areas beautified.

Sports Programs

• Introduced new programs such as Flag Football and Street Hockey.
• Increased soccer training and expanded the age groups.
• Added more hockey teams.
• Started a sports camp.

Events

Initiated several new adult events, including Night on the Town, Art Show and Auction, Ladies’ Night, Concert in the Park, Charity Blood Drive, etc., while still running more kids and family events than ever in the past.

Sponsorship Program

Started a sponsorship program which has already raised over $100,000 for the town.