Upcoming Programs & Events

In response to numerous requests from residents over the years, the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new Canoe/Kayak Boat Storage Rental Program at Wasserman Park, beginning in July 2025.

This pilot program will offer Merrimack residents the opportunity to rent seasonal storage space at the park, eliminating the need to transport their boats daily and providing convenient access to the water.

Program Overview:

As this is a new initiative, space is limited. To ensure a fair distribution, we will implement a lottery system. Merrimack residents interested in participating may enter the lottery, and nine individuals will be selected at random. If any spaces remain following the lottery, they will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Because Wasserman Park Beach is restricted to Merrimack residents only, eligibility for the lottery is limited to Merrimack residents. A total of nine (9) storage spaces will be available for the 2025 season.

The lottery will be open from June 13 through June 27 at 4:00 pm. Selected participants will be notified on June 27 and will receive an invoice for $75.00 to secure their storage space for the season.

Click on the link below for details & to enter the lottery.

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Naticook After School Program for the 2025–2026 school year.

The Naticook After School Program provides a safe, supportive environment for children in grades K–6 during the after-school hours. The program follows the Merrimack School District calendar.

For the upcoming school year, bus transportation will be available for students attending the following schools:

• Mastricola Elementary School 
• Thornton's Ferry Elementary School 
• Reeds Ferry Elementary School 
• James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
   

Families may choose to enroll their child for 1 to 5 days per week, based on their needs at a rate of $26/day for the first child in the household and additional children at a rate of $21/day. 

Registration requires a deposit of just $1 per day. Program fees will be billed on the last day of each month. Advanced registration is required and spaces are filling fast.

Thursdays, June 26th - August 21st

6:00 pm

Abbie Griffin Park

FREE

Kick off your weekend early with the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department's NEW night for our free weekly Summer Concert Series — now held on Thursdays at Abbie Griffin Park!

We’re excited to introduce the newly renamed Thursday Night Live! Join us each week starting at 6:00 pm for live music featuring a variety of musical styles. 

Come on down and bring your family & friends along with your lawn chairs, and dinner and enjoy "Thursday Night Live each week"

Three separate sessions to help get your child ready for camp! Drop off your little one to have art and fitness fun with Miss Jen!  Each day is a  different fun theme. Snack included. **Child must be potty trained or parent will be called for diaper change.

Session 1: June 30th - July 2nd  (3 days)

Theme: Rainbows, Bugs & 4th of July

Age: 3-5

Time: 9:00am to 11:15am

$95.00

Session 2: July 8th - July 11th (4 Days)

Theme: Vehicles, Dinosaurs, Yoga & Legos

Age: 3-5

Time: 9:00am to 11:15am

$130.00

Session 3: July 21st - July 23rd (3 days)

Theme: Trains, Beach Fun & Bugs

Ages: 3 - 5

Time: 9:00am to 11:15am

$95.00

The  Town of Merrimack's 4th of July Celebration is a public / private partnership between the Town of Merrimack Parks & Recreation  Department who coordinates the July 3rd Holiday Concert in the Park with the Merrimack Concert Association; the Annual 4th of July Parade and  the Fireworks Display. 

The Rotary Club of Merrimack coordinates the Annual Pancake Breakfast and the Merrimack Road Runners Boosters Club who coordinates the Annual Sparkler 5K Road Race on the morning of July 4th. 

Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Monday, August 25th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 26th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

$495.00 PP

Wasserman Park Beach

The  American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certification course provides participants  the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic  emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7  feet or more) and to provide professional level care for breathing and  cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel  take over. 

Participants  who successfully  complete this course receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional  Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years and Waterfront  Skills valid for  2 years.