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Dickinson Park

Name: Dickinson Park
Address: Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, 06470, US

Elm Drive

Newtown, CT 06470

Dickinson Park

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Located on scenic Elm Drive in Newtown, this park was dedicated to former Newtown first selectman A. Finn Dickinson in 1955. This park is open to Newtown residents from 9 a.m. until sundown. A park permit is required on any vehicle entering the park. There is something to do for people of all ages.

Facilities
- Five tennis courtsÂ Â Â
- Softball fieldÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Basketball courtÂ Â Â Â Â
- Two playground areas Â
- FUNSPACE creative play areaÂ Â
- A pavillion and picnic facilities complete with charcoal grillsÂ Â Â Â Â Â

Directions ( FROM THE FLAGPOLE )Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
South on Rte. 25 to intersection with Rte. 302Â
Turn right onto Rte. 302Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Turn left onto Elm DriveÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â
The first entrance to the park is on the right, past the cemetery and baseball fields (The tennis courts and pavillion can be reached from this entrance.)Â Â Â Â Â
The second entrance to the park is on Brushy Hill RoadÂ
Drive past the first entranceÂ Â
Turn right onto Brushy Hill RoadÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â
The second entrance is immediately on the right through the chain link fence (The pool, playground and ballfield can be reached from this entrance.)Â Â Â Â

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