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Riverhead Recreation Department

Operation Valentine: Make a local senior citizen happy with a Valentine

by Jan 25, 2026
The Riverhead Recreation Department invites residents of all ages to support local senior citizens and show them care and love with a hand-made Valentine.

Riverhead to upgrade aging Two Bears neighborhood park with new tennis, basketball courts

by Sep 5, 2025
Riverhead will repair and resurface the two tennis courts at the Two Bears neighborhood park off Middle Road. One will be converted into a basketball court, and both will also be striped so they can be used for pickleball.

Riverhead celebrates National Night Out poster contest winners at Town Hall

by Aug 7, 2024
Winners of the National Night Out poster contest winners received their awards and prizes Tuesday at the Riverhead Town Board meeting.

Riverhead Rec Dept. launches new online system in time for spring/summer registration Wednesday

by Mar 18, 2024
Riverhead Recreation Department has launched a new online system in time for its spring/summer season registration which begins Wednesday. DaySmart Recreation provides a streamlined online/website experience that will be easier to navigate, the recreation department.

Riverhead looks to hike developers’ recreation fees to boost funds for park improvements

by Aug 11, 2023
With the goal of generating more money for new park and recreation projects, Riverhead Town is seeking to increase its earmarked fee on new residential development from $3,000 to $5,000 per residential unit or lot.

Riverhead has a new way to purchase beach parking stickers online. Here’s how to do it.

by Jun 2, 2023
Riverhead Recreation Department has launched a new system to purchase the parking stickers needed to park at town beaches.

Memorial Day weekend in Riverhead: Chalk art, live music and more on Main Street, beaches and Splish Splash water park open...

by May 26, 2023
There's lots to do around Riverhead this holiday weekend, with the annual street-painting festival on Main Street, and beaches opening for the season.

The fish were biting for Riverhead’s 25th Annual Snapper Tournament Saturday: photos

by Sep 12, 2022
Kids and adults of all ages participated in Riverhead's 25th Annual Snapper Tournament Saturday, hoping to hook the biggest fish and take home a trophy and a new fishing rod and reel. Photos.

Town officials unveil new and renovated park courts in Calverton and Wading River

by Jun 6, 2022
Town officials this morning unveiled new pickleball courts at Veterans Memorial Park in Calverton and renovated tennis and basketball courts at Police Officer’s Memorial Park in Wading River.

Saint Patrick’s Day fun run set for March 20

by Feb 26, 2022
Run, walk or do a jig for the Saint Patrick's Day fun run on Sunday, March 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. hosted by the Town of Riverhead Parks and Recreation.