06/17/26 Parks & Recreation Commission

The Town of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Commission held a meeting on June 17, 2026, where they reviewed and approved several event requests involving use of public spaces. Notably, they approved the 1 Million Steps OCD Walk scheduled for October 17, 2026, and the Fairfield University Santacon 2026 event at Jennings Beach, which had no reported issues from the previous year. Additionally, the commission approved a National Night Out block party on August 4, 2026, including the reservation of Sherman Green for the event. Discussions included event logistics such as shuttle services, police presence, and community engagement activities. No new directors' approvals or capital projects were reported, and no motions related to contracts or budget allocations were made during this meeting.