Upcoming Programs & Events

The Town of Merrimack, Parks & Recreation Department is  looking to hire some dynamic and energetic staff to work at Camp this summer.

Countless individuals fall in love with the camp experience each summer, and many make it part of their lives year after year. Campers remember their counselors for many summers and often return because of them. Positions are Mondays - Fridays and a guaranteed 40 hours per week. 

Saturday, March 28th

10:00 - 11:30 am

FREE

Wasserman Park 

Come and join the Town of Merrimack for the 34th Annual Easter Egg Hunt which returns to Wasserman Park on Saturday March 28th from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. 

For  this year's event, we have more than 8,000 Easter eggs ready to hand  out between our 5 different groups.

EASTER EGG HUNT TIMES
SPECIAL NEEDS 10:10 AM
AGES 1 - 3: 10:30 AM
AGES 4 - 5: 10:50 AM
AGES 6 - 7: 11:10 AM
AGES 8 -10: 11:30 AM 

Saturday April 11th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

$30.00 per person

Join  Holt Ave Community Training Center at Merrimack Parks and Recreation  for this hands-on class that equips pet owners with the essential skills  to respond confidently in a pet emergency. Participants will learn how  to recognize signs of distress, perform basic CPR, handle choking  situations, manage wounds and injuries, and know when to seek veterinary  care. Designed for dog and cat owners, this two-hour session focuses on  practical, easy-to-follow techniques that can help save a pet’s life  before professional care is available. 

Sunday, April 26th
Time: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fee: $125.00 pp
 

Join  Merrimack Parks and Recreation and step back in time to experience the  birthplace of the American Revolution as we travel by chartered bus to  historic Lexington, Massachusetts, in celebration of the 250th  Anniversary of independence. This two and a half hour fully guided tour  brings history to life as a professional guide shares the powerful  stories, people, and events that sparked the nation’s fight for  independence.
 

Following  the guided tour, relax and enjoy a reserved luncheon at the historic  Wayside Inn in Sudbury, one of the oldest operating inns in the United  States. Guests will enjoy a classic New England meal in a warm, colonial  setting that perfectly complements the day’s historical theme.
 

This  memorable day trip blends history, storytelling, and great food, an  ideal way to commemorate this milestone anniversary while enjoying a  comfortable and enriching group experience. 

Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at 8:00 am

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros Bus Trip
Sunday, May 3rd
Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fee: $115.00 pp
 

Soak up the rich history,  hear the echoes of the past and join the Merrimack  Parks &  Recreation Department as we travel to Fenway Park.  "America's Most  Beloved Ballpark" is a place where dreams are made, traditions are  celebrated and baseball is forever.
 

Traveling to  Fenway Park on your  own is not easy.  Let us handle the transportation so you can enjoy the  game. Cost of the trip is $115 per person and trip  fee includes deluxe  motorcoach transportation and a ticket to the game.  Tickets are in the  Infield Grandstand Section 22 (behind home plate) 

Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at 11:00 am. Game time is  1:35 pm.  
 

* The Boston Red Sox uses digital  ticketing with the  MLB app and you will need a smart phone so that we  can transfer the  tickets to you electronically before the game. 

Saturday May 9th

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

$45.00 per person

Join Holt Ave Community Training Center at Merrimack Parks and Recreation for this three to four-hour, instructor-led Heartsaver® CPR & AED course prepares participants to recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Hands-on practice builds confidence in CPR, AED use, and choking relief. Ideal for workplace training, community members, and anyone who wants to be prepared to save a life. Certification provided upon successful completion.