General Information

REGISTRATION:  Registration is open to all Village of Dobbs Ferry residents and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.  You may register by mailing in the registration form with a check or money order made payable to the Village of Dobbs Ferry, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.  You may also register in person at the Embassy Community Center, 60 Palisade Street.  Registration must be completed at least one week prior to start date, unless otherwise noted.

General Information

FEES:  The registration fee is listed with the program information.  All checks should be made payable to the Village of Dobbs Ferry.  An additional $30 service charge will be imposed on checks that are returned for insufficient funds.

Calendar

Special Events

REFUNDS:  Refunds will be authorized only if the Recreation Department cancels the program due to insufficient registration.

INSURANCE:  The Village of Dobbs Ferry maintains a standard liability policy that does not cover medical costs for anyone injured during the normal course of participation in any Recreation Department program or facility.  All persons participate at their own risk.  Therefore, it is highly recommended that parents and adults obtain such insurance to protect themselves or their children.

Programs

Senior Citizens

PROGRAM CANCELLATION:  Cancellation of programs due to inclement weather will be announced on the Recreation Office's answering machine, 693-0024.

EMBASSY COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL:  The Embassy Community Center is available for rental to residents of Dobbs Ferry.  For information on prices and available dates call the Recreation Department at 693-0024.

FIELD USAGE:  The field at Gould & Memorial Parks may be available for rental to residents of Dobbs Ferry.  For information on prices and available dates call the Recreation Department at 693-0024.

WATERFRONT USAGE:  The Waterfront park may be available for rental to residents of Dobbs Ferry.  For information on prices and available dates call the Recreation Department at 693-0024.

RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS:  The Dobbs Ferry Recreation Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Embassy Community Center.  These meeting are open to the public.  The next meeting will be  March 8th.

SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM:  Well balanced meals are served five days a week, Monday through Friday, at the Embassy Community Center.  Any person 60 years of age or older is invited.  There is a requested contribution of $2.50 for each meal.  The charge for guests is $3.50 a meal.  The program is sponsored by the New York State Office for the Aging, the U.S. Administration on Aging, and Westchester County.

To contact us:

YOUTH COUNCIL:  The Dobbs Ferry Youth Council is made up of adults and students from the high school, and deals with issues facing today's youth.  The Dobbs Ferry Youth Council meets on the Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Embassy Community Center.  These meeting are open to the public.  The next meeting will be  March  11th.

phone: 914-693-0024
Fax: 914-693-0311
Email: dfrec@optonline.net
Senior Advocate: 914-693-7792