Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

We’re looking for a few local businesses or organizations to help sponsor some of our remaining 2026 Senior & Community Center programs and events!

Current opportunities include:

🎬 Movie License & Streaming – $1,250
🎄 Holiday Party – $1,500
🎨 Craft & Wrap Family Night – $500
🎱 Family Bingo – $500 to support three events

You can sponsor an entire event, contribute toward the cost, or provide an in-kind donation.

A special thank you to The Heritage: a Cedar Community for sponsoring the remaining Senior Center quarterly birthday parties! We truly appreciate your support and partnership. ❤️

Interested in supporting the Center? Email: [email protected] or stop by the Center at 514 S. First Street.

We appreciate all of the local businesses and organizations that help us keep these programs and events going!

09/05/2026

🍂 Fall, Winter & Spring programs are coming up! 🍂

Registration is open for fall programs, including wrestling, dance & ballet, adult softball & volleyball, barre and yoga.

Winter/early spring registration begins October 26 and includes dance, Little Dunkers, swim lessons, adult fitness classes, and men’s basketball.

There are also plenty of family activities coming up, including:
🎃 Family Bingo & Boo Bash
🃏 Family Cribbage Tournament
🎁 Holiday Craft & Wrap Night
🎄 Tree Lighting at Bentzin Family Town Square
⛸️ Silver Creek Ice Skating & Hockey Rink

Plus, check out our indoor pool, winter open gym, and other drop-in activities!

Ready to sign up? Register at www.watertownwi.recdesk.com!

09/03/2026

The Bentzin Family Town Square is excited to invite businesses and organizations to participate in Boo Bash 2026!
🎃 Boo Bash
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
📍 Bentzin Family Town Square
Good news: Vendor participation is FREE!
• If you’d like to set up, you may bring your own tent/booth (you provide your setup). No selling please.
• Space will be available on a first come, first served basis, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible.
To help make Boo Bash fun and memorable for kids and families, we’re asking each participating business to provide one of the following:
• A FREE “spook-tacular” handout (candy and/or a promotional item), or
• An activity that engages kids and families.
✅ Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYuNjuiHr-ndd3-Hp5Anqm1Btj7_8GvwtPK38JT3bKl-ZYaA/viewform?usp=header
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

09/02/2026

September Bentzin Family Town Square Road Closure Schedule

We’re looking forward to several community events at Bentzin Family Town Square this September! To help provide a safe and enjoyable environment for attendees, S. Water Street adjacent to the Town Square will be temporarily closed during the following scheduled events.

Please take a look at the September road closure calendar when planning your trip downtown and use an alternate route during the scheduled closure times.

Thank you for your flexibility, and we hope to see you at the Town Square!

09/01/2026

Registration is still open for our Adult Volleyball Leagues!! We offer a Coed, Women's, and Men's Divisions.

Team Fee: $250/Team for 16 games in the season.

Registration closes on September 21st!! The first week of games will be October 5th. Register soon to guarantee your team a spot!

You can register online via RecDesk or by stopping in-person to the Parks & Rec Office located at 514 S First St.

09/01/2026

🚨👉 LAST CALL!!! 👈🚨

🎟️ Discount Ticket Program Ends September 4, 2026! 🎟️

Don't miss your chance to save BIG on family fun before the season ends! 🌞🎢🦁

🎡 Available attractions include:
🦁 Milwaukee Zoo
💦 Noah's Ark
🦆 Wisconsin Original Ducks
🏰 Mt. Olympus
🌿 Land of Natura
🏴‍☠️ Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

📍 Tickets are available for purchase Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the office.

⏰ Once the program ends, the savings are gone—grab your tickets before September 4 and make the most of the rest of your summer! ☀️🎉

08/31/2026

🎄 Thinking about joining us for A Christmas Story at The Fireside? Come hungry! 🍽️🎭

Your trip includes a delicious Fireside meal featuring soup, sides, dessert, and beverage, plus your choice of entrée:

🍗 Chicken Parmesan
🐟 Grilled Atlantic Salmon
🥩 Roast Beef Tenderloin
🥧 Vegetarian Pot Pie

And that's not all—your trip also includes round-trip motorcoach transportation and premium seating for the matinee performance of A Christmas Story on Friday, November 6!

📅 Register by September 30
🎟️ Sign up online at watertownwi.recdesk.com or in person at the Watertown Senior & Community Center.
💲Cost: $130/person
🔗 Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1hL9EeTB/

Great food, a holiday classic, and no driving required—what better way to kick off the holiday season? 🎄✨

Offering diverse, year-round park and recreation activities for the City of Watertown, WI.

08/29/2026

⭐ Gold Star Self-Defense is BACK! ⭐

The Watertown Senior & Community Center and Watertown Police Department are once again teaming up to offer Gold Star Self-Defense for adults ages 18+!

Learn practical techniques focused on awareness, prevention, personal safety, and confidence in a supportive environment.

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ Choose from 1:00 p.m. OR 5:00 p.m.
📍 Watertown Senior & Community Center – Lower Level

Registration is requested to help us plan for each session. Sign up through RecDesk at www.watertownwi.recdesk.com to reserve your spot!

Come learn skills to help you feel more aware, prepared, and confident in everyday situations.

08/28/2026

After a successful season at the Watertown Aquatic Center our primary pool location has transitioned to the Indoor Pool at Riverside Middle School.

To view the Indoor Pool's schedule for open and lap swim please visit: https://watertownwi.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar

From the Facility List drop-down select Indoor Pool underneath Riverside Middle School.

The Indoor Pool accepts passes and cash only. Daily admission fees are $5.00 for residents and $7.50 for non-residents. Passes for the remainder of 2027 can be purchased on RecDesk also.