Registration  Information

Registration begins Wednesday, September 18!

For registration assistance, please call us at (631) 722-4444.

registration options

You can register in person, online, or by phone.
In person: 60 Shade Tree Lane, Aquebogue. Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Online: riverheadrecreation.com. Please see below for online registration information.
By phone: (631) 722-4444 to register

payment

Pre-registration, with payment, is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. There is a $20 fee for all returned checks. All checks are payable to Riverhead Recreation Department.
All listed prices are subject to an additional non-refundable credit card fee. Please call us for more information.

cancellation

Minimum class requirement must be reached in order for programs to be offered. Programs are subject to cancellation based on availability of instructors, facilities or equipment.

participant dismissal

Some instructors may require parental presence or participation in an activity. If it is deemed that a participant can no longer remain in a class due to behavior problems, the Recreation Department reserves the right to dismiss the participant from the class with no refund.

credit/refund policy

Registrants may be eligible for a credit, provided they complete the appropriate request form. If a credit request is approved, it will be posted as credit to the family account. All credit requests MUST be submitted at least five business days before the start of the program. All issued credits expire after one year.
In the event that we cancel a program, registrants may be eligible for a full refund OR credit.
​All bus trips are non-refundable.
Credits may only be used for payments in person or by phone.

permission

Parental permission is required for participants under 18 years of age.

release of liability

All participants do so at their own risk. Individuals are responsible to check all class descriptions to be sure their (or their child's) physical condition and skill dictate that they can safely participate.

photos & videos

Riverhead Recreation periodically photographs or records various programs and events. These are used for publication in marketing materials, on our website, and on our various social media pages. We may also stream videos on our website. Unless the participant/guardian informs us of their desire not to be photographed, the Recreation Department will use photos and videos for promotional purposes.

online registration information

In order to register online, you must first establish a family account with the Recreation Department. You can do that by clicking here and delivering your completed form to the Shade Tree Center, 60 Shade Tree Lane, Aquebogue. Residents must provide valid, current proof of residency (current tax bill, utility bill, year-round rental lease, or driver's license).

When you have established your family account and are ready to register, you can either find your program on this site or go to riverheadrecreation.com. From there:

• Click on Sign In at the top of the page. If you haven't established a password, click Forgot Password and fill in the required items. You will be sent a temporary password.
• Once you enter the site, click the Password tab and change your password.
• Personal Account Dashboard. This screen will show any past due balances or upcoming balances as well as any documents that need attention.
• Choose the course and register by clicking the blue Register button.
• Check all the participants for the desired course, then click Next. You may be asked to complete a few questions.
• You will be prompted to upload a valid proof of residency. You will only be required to do this once per year.
• Pay Now. You will be brought to the XPress Pay page. Proceed to Payment. Fill out required fields and continue.
• On the Order Confirmation screen, click Return to My Account.