Community and Recreation
Community and Recreation
One of the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is to provide residents with a variety of recreational opportunities both through direct department programming as well as directing residents to other recreational providers. While department programming is currently minimal, we hope to add additional opportunities in the future. If there are specific programs that you would like to see us provide, please feel free to contact the Park Recreation and Forestry Dept.
To view all of our programs or register online, click here.
Youth Tennis Lessons - Lessons are held twice a week for six weeks at Jennerjohn Park and are taught by qualified instructors, based on the United States Professional Tennis Registry standard of teaching. Each lesson focuses on at least one stroke going over correct grip and progressions of the stroke.
2023 Tennis Registration Form
Register online here!
Pickleball Programs - Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. It can be played as doubles or singles. New players can learn the basic rules quickly in a single session. No special apparel is needed – just something comfortable and appropriate for a court sport. Program includes 101 classes, skills and drills classes and leagues.
2023 Pickleball Registration Form
Register online here!
Be Active Wisconsin - During the month of March, cities and towns across Wisconsin come together to host a Community Fitness Challenge! The “Be Active Wisconsin” Community Challenge invites all community members to participate in a virtual challenge to promote active lifestyles, connect people to the outdoors by encouraging use of our parks/trail systems, and engage Wisconsin communities in a friendly competition! The winning community will receive a trophy, and all participants receive a T-shirt. Any intentional movement or exercise counts so lets get active, Greenville!
Register online here!
Snowman Building Contest - This contest is open to all Greenville residents. Participants should build their snowman in their own yard. We encourage all participants to add their own creative touches to make their snowman unique. Snowman possessing demeaning or inappropriate gestures, sayings, expressions, etc. are against the rules and will not be accepted. Winners of this contest will receive one free pavilion rental and bragging rights for a whole year!
Contest Dates: First snow fall-March 15
Contest categories: Biggest and Most Creative
Register online here! Or send a photo along with your name, address, and phone number to emaertz@greenvillewi.gov or Parks and Recreation at PO Box 60, Greenville, WI 54 942.
**Please note that all participant photos will be posted to the Village's social media**
Yoga in the Park - We are excited to announce that Greenville Parks and Recreation is partnering with Fox West YMCA to bring you yoga in the park. This free outdoor class offers a quiet retreat to unwind and re-energize. Our focus is to bring community members together for a healthy experience in a positive environment. Classes will be held in the grassy area between the north parking lot and the playground.
Tuesdays: June 6 - August 29, 2023
5:15pm - 6:15pm at Jennerjohn Park
**No classes July 4, 2023**
Register online here!
Family Night Events - The Greenville Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department in partnership with the Greenville Lioness Club show an outdoor movie at Lions Park on several nights throughout the summer. The movie is free and there are concessions served in the pavilion. In the event of rain or high winds, the movie will be moved into the pavilion. When shown in the pavilion, the movie may begin BEFORE dusk, so please come early!
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Other Local Recreational Providers:
Greenville Youth Sports is a private organization that provides baseball, softball and t-ball programming at Community Park. For more information please visit their website.
The Fox West YMCA is a non-profit organization that provides many recreational opportunities to both members and non-members. For more information on their programs please visit their website or stop in at their facility located at W6931 School Rd.
Fox Cities United Soccer Club is a private organization that provides soccer programming at the Greenville Sports Complex. For more information, please visit their website.