<p>The town parks and recreation department has four divisions which oversee recreational programs, senior services, a public golf course and parks and forestry services.</p> <p>Recreational programs are available to children and adults and include sports, fitness, dance, art and acquatics programs.</p> <p>The Groton Senior Center at 102 Newtown Road serves residents and non-residents over age 55 and offers programs in health, fitness, quilting and card games, among others. The senior center also offers a continental breakfast and lunch.</p> <p>The Shennecossett Golf Course, a public golf course, was named one of the state's top five public golf courses in 2010 by Golf.com.</p> <p>Parks and recreation employs 30 full-time staff and hundreds of part-time and seasonal employees. John Silsby is director.</p>