Adult Programs

Tuesdays, August 25th - Sept 8th
5:30pm - 7:00pm
$90 per person

Wasserman Park Tennis courts

Come and join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and learn to play Pickleball for this three day Intro program.

The program is held on the Tennis Courts at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited. 

Tuesdays, September 1st - October 6th (6 weeks)
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Merrimack Residents - $30.00
Non -Residents - $40.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court
 

Come and join Coach Dee for this weekly Adult Intermediate Level Tennis Program. "Tennis Tuesdays" for intermediate level players only.  (Must be NTRP level 3.0 or above). Singles and Doubles Social tennis OR challenge matches, by choice!   

We will play singles, doubles or Canadian doubles depending upon the number of participants each week. Prizes at the end of summer for best attendance and more..Tennis balls will be provided.  

Thursday, September 10th
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $48.00 pp
9 Spaces remaining (as of 8/17)

Come join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on, September 10th and test your luck as as we travel down to the Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Massachusetts.

You don’t need to be an experienced game player to enjoy this trip. There is something for people of all skill levels. As part of registration fee, all participants will receive a $20.00 free slot play coupon.

The bus will depart from Twin Bridge Park in Merrimack (485 Daniel Webster Highway). at 9:00 am and will departs Casino at 2:30 pm to return at approximately 4:00 pm.

This trip is open to both residents and non-residents so bring all your friends! All participants must be pre-registered and seats are limited! 

Saturday, September 26th
Time: 9:00 am
Fee: $40.00 pp

Wasserman Park
 

The Naticook Challenge 5K Obstacle Course Race returns to Wasserman Park on  Saturday September 26th for it's seventh year. Come and join Merrimack  Parks & Recreation for this Annual 5K Race that is both fun and  challenging to test your abilities. 

If you are new to this, you may be asking yourself, what is an obstacle  course race? It is a trail based race that that involves challenges for the other parts of your body (crawling, climbing, or hanging for examples). The course is a 5k distance and includes 12 or more beginner to intermediate level obstacles. There are obstacle bypass exercises available if unable to complete an obstacle. 

The first 200 registered participants will receive an official Naticook Challenge  Runners T-Shirt and a finisher's medal and a free entry into a Spartan Race. 

Sunday, October 18th
Time: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fee: $135.00 pp

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation on Sunday, October 18th, 2026 as we travel down to the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston to see the acclaimed production of "Wicked" on Stage.

The untold true story of the Witches of Oz
So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. “If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place” (Time Magazine).

Price includes tickets in the Left Mezzanine level seats in rows K - O,  along deluxe motor coach transportation to the show. Seating assignments will be placed based upon order of registration received. We will hand out the tickets to you when you get on the bus on the day of the show to avoid lost tickets.

Trip departs from the Exit 8 park and ride in Nashua at 10:30 am. Showtime is 1:00 pm and we should arrive back in Merrimack at approximately 6:15 pm.  

Click here for a preview of the show. 

Saturday Nov 14th & Sunday, Nov 15th

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$250.00 per person

Do you like to spend time outdoors? Accidents happen; if you or someone in your group got hurt, would you know what to do? People get hurt, sick, or lost.  Many back country emergencies are preventable and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. 

Wilderness First Aid is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants more than basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. The 16 hour long (two-day) program focuses on the skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

Those who complete the course and pass the written and practical skills will receive a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO which is valid for 2 years.  

Optional CPR Training

An optional  Adult CPR Certification Course will be offered on Saturday evening for an additional fee of $50.00 for those who would like to get certified.  While certification is recommended; it is not required.   

Certification Received:  Participants successfully completing the course will receive a certification from SOLO in Wilderness First Aid certification, which is good for 2 years

Coffee and snacks will be provided each day. This course will be held at Wasserman Park in Merrimack, NH

Saturday, December 12th
Time: 6:00 am - 11:30 pm
Fee: $89.00 pp

Due to popular demand, we have scheduled a second bus trip to Christmas in NYC for Saturday, December 12th.
 

Enjoy the magic wonder and allure of New York City at Christmas time on this  fantastic one day trip to the Big Apple. We'll depart early this morning  from the Exit 8 Park & Ride in Nashua to make our way to downtown  Manhattan. The streets and shops of New York are full of energy and  holiday shoppers. We'll drop you off in the Rockefeller Plaza area of  mid-town Manhattan. Once here you may want to explore at your own pace  sights such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, Times Square, Top of the Rock,  NBC Studio Tour, or others. You may decide to take in the great shopping  on Madison or 5th Avenue! You'll have plenty of time to see the  Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Plaza, and stroll out in front of Sak's  5th Avenue. You may even want to take in a matinee show of the Radio  City Rockettes! We'll depart NYC at 6:30 pm from the city to get us back  home just a back home around 11:30 pm with great memories of the Big  Apple at Christmas!
 

Trip  departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride in Nashua at 6:00 am. We will  arrive in NYC around 11:00 am and then the day is yours to do as you  choose. We will be departing NYC at 6:30 pm and returning home at  approximately 11:30 pm. Advanced registration is required and spaces are  limited. Payment in full is required at time of registration