Carlson’s Grove

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Carlson’s Grove
Pavilion
Main Field
Picnic Grove


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Carlson's Picnic Grove

Facility Information

10 Wheaton Road
New Milford, CT 06776
Contact: parkandrec@newmilford.org  Phone: (860) 355-6050
Status: Open
Rental available to New Milford residents only

General Information
Very picturesque picnic area and playground are on this site along the East Aspetuck River. Picnic tables, a park pavilion, grills, fishing, and a field for passive-active recreation, plus a parking area are located at this site.

HOURS: Park opens one half hour before sunrise, and closes one hour after sunset.

DIRECTIONS: Route 202 to 10 Wheaton Road and the Park is on the right after the bridge.

Carlson's Grove
Amenities
  • 4 Picnic Tables
  • 2 Grills immediately adjacent to the pavilion - no charge.
  • Large Field immediately adjacent to pavilion (if requested).
  • Playground
  • Stream.
  • Electricity (if requested) - Hourly Fee Required.
  • Alcohol allowed with permit only. (An Alcohol Permit and Parks & Recreation Commission approval is required to have alcohol at your event. Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month.)
Rental available to New Milford residents only. Please review the Parks & Rental Info page for fee amounts and additional cost information for your rental.

Fee Schedule
Required Fees (non-refundable) 
Please note: The fees below are determined by the Parks and Recreation Commission and subject to change. For current fees, please refer to the Parks and Recreation minutes on file at the New Milford Town Clerk. 

Filing/Rain Date Deposit Fees (non-refundable & required with application) 
Deposits are in addition to facility rental fee:
  • Resident Park Usage Fee (non-refundable) due upon approval = $40
  • Rain Date Fee (non-refundable) due upon approval = $40
  • Carlson's Grove Pavilion Rental fee (non-refundable) due upon approval = $100
  • Organization Park Single Use Fee (non-refundable) due upon approval = $100 per field
  • Organization Park Multiuse Fee (non-refundable) due upon approval = $250 per field per season
  • Organization Rain Date Fee (non-refundable) = $100
Payment Methods: 
  • Credit/Debit cards (non-refundable 3% processing fee): Credit/debit card payments cannot be done online – please call the office Mon. - Fri., 8AM - 3:30PM. 860-355-6050. 
  • Cash/Check: in person or secure drop box located on the pole next to the front doors of the John Pettibone Community Center.
The following may be required in the form of cash or check and are refundable:
  • Security bond
  • Key/Lock deposit
  • Tent installation bond
The following may be required at your expense:
  • Portable restroom(s)
  • Marking irrigation system – fee per section (required)
  • New Milford Police Officer(s)
  • Additional trash receptacles or dumpster
Security bonds will be kept if:
  • Failure to comply with approval requirements, clean up after your event, or remove trash.
  • Prohibited activities occur such as parking, driving, or installing items on the Town Green or in undesignated areas of any park
Application Approval
  • Applications must be a resident, taxpayer, organization or business of New Milford.
  • A non-refundable filing fee is required with all applications.
Parks and Recreation Commission approval may be required for your event. Applications must be submitted a minimum of 7 days prior to the meeting date to be on the agenda. (The commission meet the third Monday of the month)

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Program Event Teams Date Time
Soccer Wednesday November 4, 2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Soccer Friday November 6, 2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Soccer Saturday November 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Soccer Sunday November 8, 2026 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Soccer Monday November 9, 2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Soccer Wednesday November 11, 2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Soccer Friday November 13, 2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Soccer Saturday November 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Soccer Sunday November 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Soccer Monday November 16, 2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Soccer Wednesday November 18, 2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Soccer Friday November 20, 2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Soccer Saturday November 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Soccer Sunday November 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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