Hello Friends,

I am very excited to write to you this Summer as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our Parks and Recreation Agency. For six decades, our parks, programs, and public spaces have been at the heart of this community—bringing people together, supporting healthy lifestyles, and preserving the natural beauty our community. Since our founding in 1966, generations of residents have gathered in our parks for family picnics, youth sports, community events, and quality family fun time. What began as a vison of community members determined to provide open spaces to the community has grown into a network of 10 parks and numerous recreational opportunities over the past 60 years. Staff, Board Members, and I are hard at work planning a fun celebration event for our 60th anniversary this year! Please keep an eye out for the date of this fun celebration to come.

Also, this summer we are honored to celebrate our nations freedom with our very popular Freedom Day’s Fireworks and Parade. This year is especially special as not only are we celebrating our nations freedom but we will be celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary! This year’s amazing event will be held on June 27, 2026. We hope you will join us that morning for an amazing celebration parade throughout Sandwich. Organizations, businesses, civic groups, families, and many others will be creating some amazing floats and displays to help us celebrate. Starting at 3pm we invite you and your family to join us at the beautiful Sandwich Fairgrounds for some good old fashion family time with food, games, and live entrainment. To close the night out, we will be lighting up the sky with the best firework display around! We hope you are able to make it to this fun family tradition of celebrating our nations independence. If you are not able to join us at the fairgrounds that night, we ask that you consider donating at one of our donation bins around town. These donations help us to continue to provide this amazing event each year and any amount you can donate is greatly appreciate!

This summer, there’s no better place to reconnect, recharge, and rediscover your sense of adventure than your local parks! Whether you’re exploring the parks, enjoying a family picnic under the trees, joining a community event, or simply soaking up the sunshine, our parks offer something for everyone. Being in nature is place to unplug from busy schedules, breathe fresh air, and make lasting memories with the people who matter most. Come out and experience the beauty, energy, and community spirit that make our parks the perfect summer destination.

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.”
– Vincent Van Gogh

 Sincerely,

William Novicki, CPRP

Executive Director

Sandwich Park District