Merrimack Parks and Recreation News & Events

The Town of Merrimack, NH is seeking applicants for the position of Seasonal Park Attendant to

work within the Parks & Recreation Department. This position is responsible for serving as a park

ambassador to the general public on weekends from early summer through Labor Day and may be asked to work before or after this time frame. 

Person in this position will be responsible for enforcing park rules, monitoring for safety violations and requesting Police Department assistance as needed. Candidates should have good character, integrity, be punctual and be able to effectively deal with park users and must be 18 years of age or older.  

With an increasing number of visitors to Wasserman Park beach on  weekends; the Town of Merrimack is hiring additional staff to provide  coverage at Wasserman Park on weekends. We would like to remind all  visitors to Wasserman Park on what the official rules are for the Town  beach. 

The Wasserman Park Town Beach shall be for the  exclusive use of Merrimack residents and their authorized guests.  Nonresident visitors are permitted to use the area only when they are  accompanied by a Merrimack resident.

Come  and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and the Merrimack Lions Club this summer for our FREE  Movie Nights in the Park! New in 2020, the movies will be held at Wasserman Park. What better way to enjoy a beautiful night out with family  and friends.  

Friday, August 7th:  Toy Story 4

Movie Begins: 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 5th: Frozen 2

Movie Begins: 7:30 pm

Movies in the Park are sponsored by the Lions Club of Merrimack. 

Saturday, August 15th

Wasserman Park Beach

3 one (1) hour classes offered 

$35 pp

Stand up Paddle Boarding is the fastest growing water sport in the world.  It provides a great overall workout, strengthens the upper body and core muscles while increasing balance and stability.  SUP is great for all ages and skill levels.  It is easy to learn and provides the opportunity to experience the beauty of our waterways without disrupting the natural environment around us. Class sizes are limited to 4 participants to maintain social distancing. The class is open to Adults and children ages 10 and up who are accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration is required. 

Come  and join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department this summer  for our free weekly Summer Concert Series at Abbie Griffin Park. Concerts  are held on Wednesday Nights from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 

Wednesday, August 12th: Steve Blunt

Children's performance in conjunction with Merrimack Public Library..

Wednesday, August 19th: Crossroads

Classic Rock

Wednesday, August 26th: Whiskey Horse

Country Music

Attendees will be asked to practice social distancing and keep 6 feet away from other families. 

Friday, August  21st, 2020

Saturday, August 22nd, 2020

Sunday August 23rd, 2020

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

$395.00  

Get certified as a Lifeguard for the Fall or for next Summer. The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department has teamed up with Teach  America to Swim to offer this American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program.  Upon  successful completion of the course participants will receive a  certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and AED,  which is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide.  

Day 1 will be held at the Longfellow Club in Nashua. Day 2 and Day 3 will be held at Naticook Lake in Merrimack.

The  Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department has teamed up once again  with the American Red Cross to host a Community Blood Drive at Wasserman  Park on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The  American Red Cross is facing a shortage that has led to an "urgent  need" for blood donors of all types. Please consider donating an hour of  your time to give a pint a blood and help to save 3 lives. 

*All presenting donors will receive a COVID-19 Antibody Testing as well as a Parks & Rec Patriotic Buff/Mask.  The Blood Drive will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park, 116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, New Hampshire.

The Parks & Recreation Department has now created a new online store and will offer a variety of Parks & Recreation and Naticook Day Camp items for sale. 

Quantities are limited and will remain available until they sell out.

Here your chance to get some great Parks & Rec gear which will be  shipped directly to you at no additional fee. The fee listed is inclusive of the shipping fee.