Friends of Greenwich Point, is seeking volunteers to help maintain a flourishing meadow of native plants. Participants will assist with planting, watering, and weeding to ensure the meadow continues to thrive as an important natural resource for the park.

We will be meeting at the Meadow, just up the path from the Cow Barn Parking lot.

Some gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

May 21
June 18
July 2
July 16
July 30
August 6
August 20
September 3

RSVP: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

Volunteer hours provided for students.

Check the website for additional dates or cancellations in the event of weather.

Tides + Tunes Free Summer Concert!

Reinaldo DeJesus is a Grammy Award–winning musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Puerto Rico known for his dynamic work in percussion, drums, and keyboards. His career spans international touring and recording with artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Miguel Zenón, Dispatch, and Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra. DeJesus has performed across Europe, Africa, and Asia, including with the Broadway production FELA! and major cultural programs through the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. A 2025 Grammy winner for Best Latin Jazz Album (Cubop Lives!), he continues to create across live performance, studio production, film, and commercial work.

Check out more about Reinaldo DeJesus here.

Regular park admission requirements apply.

Friends of Greenwich Point, is seeking volunteers to help maintain a flourishing meadow of native plants. Participants will assist with planting, watering, and weeding to ensure the meadow continues to thrive as an important natural resource for the park.

We will be meeting at the Meadow, just up the path from the Cow Barn Parking lot.

Some gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

May 21
June 18
July 2
July 16
July 30
August 6
August 20
September 3

RSVP: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

Volunteer hours provided for students.

Check the website for additional dates or cancellations in the event of weather.

First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point Park are sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Point. This free series of monthly bird walks provides friendly and informative birding. Guides are knowledgeable local naturalists and birders. and everyone - from beginner to expert, of all ages - is welcome. Please bring binoculars and meet near the main (southern) concession stand by the beach. Find additional information and recent bird sighting on the First Sunday Bird Walk website.

DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Friends of Greenwich Point, is seeking volunteers to help maintain a flourishing meadow of native plants. Participants will assist with planting, watering, and weeding to ensure the meadow continues to thrive as an important natural resource for the park.

We will be meeting at the Meadow, just up the path from the Cow Barn Parking lot.

Some gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

May 21
June 18
July 2
July 16
July 30
August 6
August 20
September 3

RSVP: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

Volunteer hours provided for students.

Check the website for additional dates or cancellations in the event of weather.

Join us for a Summer Reading Event with Local Author Dale V. Atkins, PhD

Friends of Greenwich Point welcomes children and their caregivers for a joyful afternoon with local author Dale V. Atkins, PhD on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM in the beautiful Seaside Garden for a story inspired by a true event that happened at Greenwich Point.

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and settle in for an engaging outdoor reading experience surrounded by the sights and sounds of Greenwich Point.

Parking is available at the Cow Barn or in the Marina Lot near the Old Greenwich Yacht Club. In the event of rain, the program will move indoors to Innis Arden Cottage.

This event is free and open to the public, though standard park entry rules and fees apply.

Please register for this event here.

Friends of Greenwich Point, is seeking volunteers to help maintain a flourishing meadow of native plants. Participants will assist with planting, watering, and weeding to ensure the meadow continues to thrive as an important natural resource for the park.

We will be meeting at the Meadow, just up the path from the Cow Barn Parking lot.

Some gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

May 21
June 18
July 2
July 16
July 30
August 6
August 20
September 3

RSVP: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

Volunteer hours provided for students.

Check the website for additional dates or cancellations in the event of weather.

Tickets to our annual Comedy Night go on sale on Eventbrite July 15th 2026!

Get Tickets Here!

Tickets are $200 per person, $1600 per table of 8.

Check out our Comedy Night page for more information.

Tides + Tunes Free Summer Concert!

Honest live music for the whole family. Bring your sing along voice and your dancing shoes!

Check out more about the Americana Family Jamboree here.‍ ‍

Regular park admission requirements apply.

First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point Park are sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Point. This free series of monthly bird walks provides friendly and informative birding. Guides are knowledgeable local naturalists and birders. and everyone - from beginner to expert, of all ages - is welcome. Please bring binoculars and meet near the main (southern) concession stand by the beach. Find additional information and recent bird sighting on the First Sunday Bird Walk website.

Due to hot weather forecast we will be canceling our work day on July 2nd

Friends of Greenwich Point, is seeking volunteers to help maintain a flourishing meadow of native plants. Participants will assist with planting, watering, and weeding to ensure the meadow continues to thrive as an important natural resource for the park.

We will be meeting at the Meadow, just up the path from the Cow Barn Parking lot.

Some gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

May 21
June 18
July 2
July 16
July 30
August 6
August 20
September 3

RSVP: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

Volunteer hours provided for students.

Check the website for additional dates or cancellations in the event of weather.

Friends of Greenwich Point, is seeking volunteers to help maintain a flourishing meadow of native plants. Participants will assist with planting, watering, and weeding to ensure the meadow continues to thrive as an important natural resource for the park.

We will be meeting at the Meadow, just up the path from the Cow Barn Parking lot.

Some gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

May 21
June 18
July 2
July 16
July 30
August 6
August 20
September 3

RSVP: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

Volunteer hours provided for students.

Check the website for additional dates or cancellations in the event of weather.

Tides + Tunes Free Summer Concert!

Check out more about Paloma Skye here.

Regular park admission requirements apply.

Tides + Tunes Free Summer Concert!

Come make some musical noise with Jason Pharr of Jumpin’ Jams! Experience singing, laughter, movement, and fun with your babies through preschoolers. This 45-minute set will be packed with and include exploration of rhythm, melody, and movement, and is sure to get even the smallest kids singing, clapping, dancing, and of course JUMPIN’!

More about Jumpin' Jams here.​

Regular park admission requirements apply.

Join us this Friday, June 12 from 10:45 AM–12:45 PM to help care for the area around the water garden at Greenwich Point.

Volunteers are needed—please contact Jim Muchmore to get involved (muchmorejames@yahoo.com).

Dress for the weather and bring gloves and a shovel if you have one (extras available to borrow).

First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point Park are sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Point. This free series of monthly bird walks provides friendly and informative birding. Guides are knowledgeable local naturalists and birders. and everyone - from beginner to expert, of all ages - is welcome. Please bring binoculars and meet near the main (southern) concession stand by the beach. Find additional information and recent bird sighting on the First Sunday Bird Walk website.

A Mindfulness Class at the Point with Dr. Nancy Boksenbaum

Come to the Point and awaken your senses with simple mindfulness practices.

Time in nature lifts your mood, calms your nervous system, and inspires awe. Friends of Greenwich Point is hosting a mindfulness class at Greenwich Point on Tuesday, June 2nd from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Class will be held in the Seaside Garden. If it rains we will meet at Innis Arden Cottage.

Dr. Nancy Boksenbaum, a local Mindfulness teacher, will lead the class to help you more fully appreciate nature and all the Point has to offer. You will learn a variety of introductory practices to befriend your breath, settle your mind, and enhance your experience of the beauty and sounds at the Point.

Register for the June 2nd class here.

Friends of Greenwich Point, is seeking volunteers to help maintain a flourishing meadow of native plants. Participants will assist with planting, watering, and weeding to ensure the meadow continues to thrive as an important natural resource for the park.

We will be meeting at the Meadow, just up the path from the Cow Barn Parking lot.

Some gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

May 21
June 18
July 2
July 16
July 30
August 6
August 20
September 3

RSVP: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

Volunteer hours provided for students.

Check the website for additional dates or cancellations in the event of weather.

A Mindfulness Class at the Point with Dr. Nancy Boksenbaum

Come to the Point and awaken your senses with simple mindfulness practices.

Time in nature lifts your mood, calms your nervous system, and inspires awe. Friends of Greenwich Point is hosting a mindfulness class at Greenwich Point on Tuesday, May 19th from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Class will be held in the Seaside Garden. If it rains we will meet at Innis Arden Cottage.

Dr. Nancy Boksenbaum, a local Mindfulness teacher, will lead the class to help you more fully appreciate nature and all the Point has to offer. You will learn a variety of introductory practices to befriend your breath, settle your mind, and enhance your experience of the beauty and sounds at the Point.

Register for the May 19th class here.

Join us on Sunday, May 17th at Innis Arden Cottage to see baby animals!

We are partnering with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center for a baby farm animal program. Tickets are free but each person, including children, must register.

Register through Eventbrite for one of the three 20 minute programs: 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, or 2:30 pm

Register Here

Greenwich Point parking and entry fees apply.

First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point Park are sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Point. This free series of monthly bird walks provides friendly and informative birding. Guides are knowledgeable local naturalists and birders. and everyone - from beginner to expert, of all ages - is welcome. Please bring binoculars and meet near the main (southern) concession stand by the beach. Find additional information and recent bird sighting on the First Sunday Bird Walk website.

Learn about Long Island Sound and its wildlife with SoundWaters at this interactive event.

Friends of Greenwich Point in partnership with SoundWaters will be hosting their first ever Adult Marine Science Education talk at Innis Arden Cottage on April 28th from 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM.

SoundWater programs introduce participants to the ecology of Long Island Sound, including marine life, water quality, habitats, and conservation challenges, while fostering environmental stewardship and a deeper appreciation for the region’s coastal resources.

There is no cost for this event but space is limited to 20 participants so sign up now.

Click here to sign up!

Location: Innis Arden Cottage, 10 Tods Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

To become a member of Friends of Greenwich Point and be the first to hear about future events: FOGP Membership

Note: Attendees must have a valid Greenwich Park Pass for gate entrance.

Friends of Greenwich Pointis a nonprofit committed to responsible stewardship and public education to preserve and enhance Greenwich Point's diverse natural environments and beauty and to promote safe and appropriate recreation.

SoundWatersis a nonprofit environmental education organization based in Stamford, Connecticut dedicated to protecting and improving Long Island Sound through hands-on learning and community engagement. For more than 30 years, SoundWaters has provided experiential marine science programs for students, educators, and the public, combining classroom learning with field exploration aboard research vessels, at coastal field stations, and along the shoreline.

Join us on Saturday April 25th from 9 am to 1 pm at Greenwich Point to celebrate the Annual Live Like Luke Beach Cleanup.

Stop by the Friends of Greenwich Point table to take home a free native plant for your garden. This event honors Luke Meyers, GHS environmental activist who lost his battle with cancer in 2019.

Community Service certificates will be available.

For more information and registration please visit Greenwich Green & Clean

Join us Saturday, April 18th from 9 AM - 12 PM to plant native trees and shrubs at the Point!

We will be meeting by the Holly Grove. Some gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

RSVP: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

Volunteer hours provided for students!

The Safe Roads Sundays program is coming back to Greenwich Point under the continued sponsorship of The Friends Of Greenwich Point (“FoGP”).   The Safe Roads Sundays (“SRS”) program provides traffic-restricted use of the main loop road at Greenwich Point for the benefit of pedestrians, joggers, strollers and bikers.  FoGP has been sponsoring SRS for many years, and it has proven to be very popular for a broad range of recreational interests.

This SRS season will run from Sunday, November 16 to Sunday, April 12, from 8 AM to 11:00 AM every Sunday.   Greenwich Parks and Recreation department will monitor the entry point just past the main parking lot, including restricting non-essential vehicles.

Note that certain sanctioned vehicles will continue to be allowed access to all roadways, including emergency vehicles, boat owners, handicapped drivers, and Park employees, so SRS visitors should continue to exercise caution and grant sanctioned vehicles the right-of-way.

First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point Park are sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Point. This free series of monthly bird walks provides friendly and informative birding. Guides are knowledgeable local naturalists and birders. and everyone - from beginner to expert, of all ages - is welcome. Please bring binoculars and meet near the main (southern) concession stand by the beach. Find additional information and recent bird sighting on the First Sunday Bird Walk website.

The Safe Roads Sundays program is coming back to Greenwich Point under the continued sponsorship of The Friends Of Greenwich Point (“FoGP”).   The Safe Roads Sundays (“SRS”) program provides traffic-restricted use of the main loop road at Greenwich Point for the benefit of pedestrians, joggers, strollers and bikers.  FoGP has been sponsoring SRS for many years, and it has proven to be very popular for a broad range of recreational interests.

This SRS season will run from Sunday, November 16 to Sunday, April 12, from 8 AM to 11:00 AM every Sunday.   Greenwich Parks and Recreation department will monitor the entry point just past the main parking lot, including restricting non-essential vehicles.

Note that certain sanctioned vehicles will continue to be allowed access to all roadways, including emergency vehicles, boat owners, handicapped drivers, and Park employees, so SRS visitors should continue to exercise caution and grant sanctioned vehicles the right-of-way.

The Safe Roads Sundays program is coming back to Greenwich Point under the continued sponsorship of The Friends Of Greenwich Point (“FoGP”).   The Safe Roads Sundays (“SRS”) program provides traffic-restricted use of the main loop road at Greenwich Point for the benefit of pedestrians, joggers, strollers and bikers.  FoGP has been sponsoring SRS for many years, and it has proven to be very popular for a broad range of recreational interests.

This SRS season will run from Sunday, November 16 to Sunday, April 12, from 8 AM to 11:00 AM every Sunday.   Greenwich Parks and Recreation department will monitor the entry point just past the main parking lot, including restricting non-essential vehicles.

Note that certain sanctioned vehicles will continue to be allowed access to all roadways, including emergency vehicles, boat owners, handicapped drivers, and Park employees, so SRS visitors should continue to exercise caution and grant sanctioned vehicles the right-of-way.