The mission of the Vassalboro Recreation Department is to provide a variety of quality programs, activities, and facilities. We believe in creating positive experiences by providing both leisure activities and recreational programs for all ages that fulfill the needs of the community and create lasting memories.
In support of the mission, Vassalboro Recreation will readily serve the community by providing:
Leisure activities that enhance skills, health, and self-esteem
Activities that incorporate current leisure trends and population demographics
Ways to stimulate grown in knowledge through leisure experiences.
Opportunities to build sense of community.
A network of services linking the community through collaboration and partnerships
Safe havens where participants feel welcome.
FUN for all!
Recreation Committee bylaws are being revised.
Recreation Department News and Posts
- Change has come to the Vassalboro Recreation Department. With change there are always learning curves and things can seem not as organized as in the past, but things are coming together.
- The Recreation Committee has expanded membership to include Senior Events, Special Events and Fundraising. Thank you to all those who have come forward to volunteer in each of the areas and youth sports as well.
- The MRPA reduced tickets to Funtown/Splashtown sold well this summer. Vassalboro Rec will take part again next summer (2024). Tickets are typically available by June 15 to purchase.
- The Summer Concert Series at the Grange was well attended. Special thanks to Maine State Federal Credit Union for being a major sponsor as well as Vassalboro Business Association for their donation.
- Soccer season came together under the leadership of Commissioners John Fortin and Jessica Murray. 103 children participated in the program. Special thanks to all of the coaches and volunteers that helped make the program successful.
- 2023-24 Vassalboro Rec Youth Basketball Program has begun under the leadership of commissioner Kevin Phanor. 89 Children signed up to participate. The first game was on Dec. 2, 2023. At the last minute we had some coaching changes, which led to some miscommunications with parents. Hopefully everyone has the information they need and now let the fun begin.
*To view or print Vassalboro Recreation Youth Sport Sponsorship forms please visit our Vassalboro Documents Tab, and click on Recreation
Summer Entertainment Series Flyer
Senior Cribbage
Looking for something to do?! Come for an afternoon of cribbage! Really, anyone who wants to play cribbage is welcome to join. Coffee and Snacks will be provided!
- Location: Town Office Board Room
- When: Wednesday’s 1pm-3pm
- For more information email khatch@vassalboro.net
Recreation Committee
Community Program Director - Karen Hatch
- Phone: (207) 592-3095
- Email: khatch@vassalboro.net
- Term: 2023
Members
- AnneMarie Fortin (Term 2023)
- Jessica Murray (Term 2023)
- John Fortin (Term 2023)
- Kevin Phanor (Term 2023)
- Ryan Reed (Term 2023)
- Vicki Limberger (Term 2023)
- Kris Stewart (Term 2023)
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Vassalboro Volunteering
“America runs on Dunkin’ but Vassalboro Rec Department RUNS ON YOU!”
Adult Volunteers are needed to make these programs run smoothly… The more helping hands there are the less gets left out, mixed up, and undone. When there is a communication breakdown, equipment left behind, umpire scheduling issues etc. it is usually because one or two individuals are trying to do the work of 10. The more volunteers we have to share the load the fewer number of breakdowns encountered during the season.
Volunteer opportunities include Snack Shack Manager, Snack Shack volunteers, Dugout Bookkeepers, Assistant Coaches, Coaches and Field Maintenance Support. The Town and Dirigo League require all volunteers to go through a free background check for our children’s safety. If you can and want to volunteer, please do not wait to be asked, STEP UP and offer your help. Don’t be shy or wait to be ask! WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP and IDEAS. Coaching may seem like the most difficult thing to volunteer for but most of our coaches begin with the T-Ball children and learn as they go gaining experience right along with the children. You do not have previous experience, only patience and understanding to be a GREAT COACH.)
Note to Parents and Spectators: The main goal of the Recreation Program in Vassalboro is for the children to get involved, learn how to interact with their peers through sports, be challenged in a supportive way and overcome these challenges, feel a sense of accomplishment NO MATTER WHAT THE SCORE. This means they need your support as well.
Thank you to all of our Coaches and Volunteers who are working hard with our Vassalboro children and maintaining the Vassalboro Recreation Athletic Fields!