Norwalk To Host First 'Kids To Parks Day' Event

NORWALK, CT — In partnership with the National Park Trust, the city will host its first "Kids to Parks Day" event, a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May in municipalities nationwide.

According to a news release provided by the city, Kids to Parks Day connects kids and families with local, state and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events promoting discovery and exploration in the great outdoors.

This free, family-friendly event will take place May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Calf Pasture Beach and include a variety of activities for children and families, such as fun fitness, an obstacle course, music, lawn games and a scavenger hunt for all ages.

There will also be fishing lessons taught by Play & Learn Beach Camp Director Mark Jackson in which kids must bring fishing rods to participate.

The event will be held on the lawn next to Ripka's Cafe, during which parking rules will be in effect, so participants must make sure their license plate is in the city's system before parking or they will be required to pay a $65 parking fee to park at Calf Pasture Beach, city officials said.

A parent or guardian must accompany children attending the event, according to city officials.

Participants can register here (please provide activity code 052023 in the "Activity Number Space" to register). Registration will close on May 15.