The mission of the Ledyard Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing safe and well-maintained parks and athletic facilities, a wide range of recreation programs for all ages by fostering a sense of community participation guaranteeing an opportunity for every resident to share in all programs and benefits the Parks and Recreation Department has to offer.

Our programs benefit INDIVIDUALS by providing the opportunity for better health, fitness, self-esteem and creative expression; the COMMUNITY through connected families, community pride through Town-wide programs; the ECONOMY through enhanced land values, reduced health care costs and reduced crime.