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    • Community Events
      • 4th of July
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      • Employment Opportunities
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      • Abbie Griffin Bandstand
      • Adult Community Center
      • Athletic Field Rentals
      • Function Hall @ Wasserman
      • Watson Park Pavillion
    • Recreation Programs
      • Adult Programs
      • Naticook Challenge 5K
      • Camp Naticook
      • Camp TREK
      • Naticook After School
      • Rocket Fitness Programs
      • Senior Citizens Club
      • Summer Stage Theater Camp
      • Trips & Tours
      • Youth Programs
    • Parks & Open Spaces
      • ATV Park
      • Boating Access
      • Boat Storage Rental
      • Community Garden
      • Conservation Areas
      • Merrimack Dog Park
      • Merrimack Outdoors
      • O'Gara Drive Skatepark
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(603) 882-1046

  • Home
  • Community Events
    • 4th of July
    • Thursday Night Live
  • Employment
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Counselor-In-Training
    • Submit a Program Proposal
  • Facility Rentals
    • Abbie Griffin Bandstand
    • Adult Community Center
    • Athletic Field Rentals
    • Function Hall @ Wasserman
    • Watson Park Pavillion
  • Recreation Programs
    • Adult Programs
    • Naticook Challenge 5K
    • Camp Naticook
    • Camp TREK
    • Naticook After School
    • Rocket Fitness Programs
    • Senior Citizens Club
    • Summer Stage Theater Camp
    • Trips & Tours
    • Youth Programs
  • Parks & Open Spaces
    • ATV Park
    • Boating Access
    • Boat Storage Rental
    • Community Garden
    • Conservation Areas
    • Merrimack Dog Park
    • Merrimack Outdoors
    • O'Gara Drive Skatepark
    • Parks & Athletic Fields
  • About Us
    • Community Links
    • Contact Us
    • Get our Email Newsletters
    • Metal Detecting Rules
    • Parks & Rec Committee
    • Registration FAQ's
    • Town Ordinances

Spring & Summer Adult Programs

Archery Range Nights

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and the Instructor's from Phoenix Archery for our weekly indoor Archery Range Nights on Tuesdays & Thursdays. 


USA Archery Certified instructors from Phoenix Archery will bring equipment and be hosting a safe and fun open range night for archery enthusiasts with shooting experience.


Tuesdays - 6:00 - 7:00 pm Experienced

Tuesdays - 7:00 - 8:00 pm Experienced

Thursdays - 6:00 -7:00 pm Beginners

 Thursdays - 6:00 -7:00 pm Experienced


Fee: $15 per person/class OR $20 per family/ class

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Saturday Pin Shoot

Join Phoenix Archery for a once a month pin shoot! JOAD Achievement Award Star Pins are awarded for scoring achievements. Archers can earn JOAD Achievement Award Stars Pins for shooting indoors and/or outdoors with barebow, basic compound, fixed pins, recurve and/or compound bows.


Second Saturday Each Month 8:00am to 11:00am


Fee: $10 per person


A current USA Archery Youth, Adult, or Family membership is required to participate in the Achievement Awards Program. 

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Beginners Pickleball Classes 6/16 & 6/17

Cardio Pickleball Intermediate 6/19 5:20p

Monday June 16th & Tuesday June 17th (2 classes)
5:30pm - 7:30 pm
Cost - $50.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court

Come and join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and learn to play Pickleball for either or both of these two day beginners programs.

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Cardio Pickleball Intermediate 6/19 5:20p

Cardio Pickleball Intermediate 6/19 5:20p

Cardio Pickleball Intermediate 6/19 5:20p

Thursday June 19th
5:20pm - 6:30 pm
Cost - $12.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court

 CARDIO Pickleball WORKOUT-70 minutes of non-stop pickleball. Instructor feeds ball quickly-point is played out. King of the Court format.
Bring plenty of water 

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Cardio Pickleball Advanced 6/19 6:35p

Cardio Pickleball Intermediate 6/19 5:20p

Pickleball Game Coaching 6/23 @ 5:20 pm

Thursday June 19th
6:35pm - 7:45 pm
Cost - $12.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court

 CARDIO Pickleball WORKOUT-70 minutes of non-stop pickleball. Instructor feeds ball quickly-point is played out. King of the Court format.
Bring plenty of water 

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Pickleball Game Coaching 6/23 @ 5:20 pm

Cardio Pickleball Intermediate 6/19 5:20p

Pickleball Game Coaching 6/23 @ 5:20 pm

Monday June 23rd
5:20pm - 6:30 pm
Cost - $20.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court

 Small group 4 person Pickleball game coaching. The instructor works directly with one game to fine tune game specific skills.
Players must have experience for this class 

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Footprints & Fresh Air

Footprints & Fresh Air

Footprints & Fresh Air

2025 WALK LOCATIONS
June 28th - Wildcat Falls
July 12th - Sklar Park
Aug 16th - Horse hill Nature Preserve
Sep 20th - Grater Woods
Oct 18 - Wasserman Park

10:00 am 

FREE


Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation each month for our new walking program "Footprints & Fresh Air. Each month we will visit one of Merrimack's Town Parks or Conservation Areas for an easy 1 mile walk in the Park; which will be led by Parks & Recreation Committee member Brian Landrigan. All participants will receive a map as well as things to observe during the hike.

The goal of this program is to get people outdoors and walking while enjoying some of Merrimack's finest open space and natural areas.

There is no cost to participate, so sign up for 1 walk or join us for them all. We do ask you to register so we have an idea of how many people are coming and so we can send you a reminder the week with where to meet at each location or notify you if we have to cancel due to inclement weather.
 

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Pickleball Game Coaching 6/23 6:35p

Monday June 23rd
6:35pm - 7:45 pm
Cost - $20.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court

 Small group 4 person Pickleball game coaching. The instructor works directly with one game to fine tune game specific skills.
Players must have experience for this class

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Tuesday Tennis with Coach Dee

Tuesdays, June 24th - July 29th (6 weeks)
6:00 - 8:00 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.  

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Pickleball Game Coaching 6/30 5:20p

Pickleball Game Coaching 6/30 5:20p

Monday June 30th
5:20pm - 6:30 pm
Cost - $20.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court

 Small group 4 person Pickleball game coaching. The instructor works directly with one game to fine tune game specific skills.
Players must have experience for this class

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Learn to Paddleboard - July 7th

Beginners Pickleball Class 7/14 & 7/15

Pickleball Game Coaching 6/30 5:20p

Monday July 7th
4:30pm - 5:30 pm
Cost - $15.00 resident, $20.00 non resident
Wasserman Park beach

Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation on Naticook Lake to learn the basics of paddle boarding. Instruction will include, mount and dismount from kneeling to standing, and paddle stroke techniques to move and turn efficiently.

If you already know the basics and just want to get out on the water, you may skip the instruction and register just to gain access to use the paddleboard.

Paddleboard, life jacket and optional instruction is included with this hour long registration.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Intermediate Pickleball Class 7/7

Beginners Pickleball Class 7/14 & 7/15

Beginners Pickleball Class 7/14 & 7/15

Monday July 7th
5:30pm - 7:30 pm
Cost - $35.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court

 Come and join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and learn to play Pickleball for this single day intermediate level class

Program is held on the Tennis Courts at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited.
Players must have experience for this class

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Beginners Pickleball Class 7/14 & 7/15

Beginners Pickleball Class 7/14 & 7/15

Beginners Pickleball Class 7/14 & 7/15

Mon July 14th &Tue July 15th
5:30pm - 7:30 pm
Cost - $50.00
Wasserman Park Tennis Court

 Come and join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and learn to play Pickleball for this two day beginners program.

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

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Learn to Paddleboard - July 21st

Learn to Paddleboard - July 21st

Monday July 21st
4:30pm - 5:30 pm
Cost - $15.00 resident, $20.00 non resident
Wasserman Park beach

Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation on Naticook Lake to learn the basics of paddle boarding. Instruction will include, mount and dismount from kneeling to standing, and paddle stroke techniques to move and turn efficiently.

If you already know the basics and just want to get out on the water, you may skip the instruction and register just to gain access to use the paddleboard.

Paddleboard, life jacket and optional instruction is included with this hour long registration.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Learn to Paddleboard - Aug 4th

Learn to Paddleboard - July 21st

Monday August 4th
4:30pm - 5:30 pm
Cost - $15.00 resident, $20.00 non resident
Wasserman Park beach

Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation on Naticook Lake to learn the basics of paddle boarding. Instruction will include, mount and dismount from kneeling to standing, and paddle stroke techniques to move and turn efficiently.

If you already know the basics and just want to get out on the water, you may skip the instruction and register just to gain access to use the paddleboard.

Paddleboard, life jacket and optional instruction is included with this hour long registration.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Waterfront Lifeguard Training Course

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.

This class is taught in a blended learning format and  the assigned online portion(s) (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet)  must be completed prior to each instructor-led session.

Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age: 15 years
2. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence for 350 Yards
3.  Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the  water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a  depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the  surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point  holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without  using a ladder or steps.
4. Underwater Swim - Starting in the water,  swim 5 yards. Submerge, swim underwater and retrieve three dive rings.  Return to the surface after picking up all three rings and then swim for  another 5 yards to complete the sequence. Please note that goggles are  not allowed for underwater swim

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.  

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Learn to Paddleboard - Aug 18th

Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Monday August 18th
4:30pm - 5:30 pm
Cost - $15.00 resident, $20.00 non resident
Wasserman Park beach

Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation on Naticook Lake to learn the basics of paddle boarding. Instruction will include, mount and dismount from kneeling to standing, and paddle stroke techniques to move and turn efficiently.

If you already know the basics and just want to get out on the water, you may skip the instruction and register just to gain access to use the paddleboard.

Paddleboard, life jacket and optional instruction is included with this hour long registration.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Sunday, August 31st
Time: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fee: $99.00 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 $99 per person and trip fee includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and a ticket to the game. Tickets are in the Infield Grandstand Section 10 (along the 1st base line)  Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at 11:30 am. Game time is 1:35 pm.  

There is a special promotion this day in that after the game, all kids will get the opportunity to run the bases (weather permitting) at no additional cost. Tickets to the game are limited and will sell out quickly. Reserve your space today. Go Sox!

* 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.  

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Fall and Winter Programs

Encore Casino Bus Trip

Thursday, September 18th
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $45.00 pp


Come join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Thursday, September 18th 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!  

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The Birth of Rock and Roll

Thursday, September 25th
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $10.00 pp
 


Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and Author/Presenter Martin Gitlin for a fun and enlightening program that will really entertain!


This entertaining and enlightening program will take you back to one of the greatest musical eras in American history. Enjoy video presentations of such artists as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, Fats Domino, the Coasters and Dion and the Belmonts with author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin. Marty will discuss the impact these rock and roll pioneers made on society and pop culture. He will also challenge patrons with trivia questions and interact with a Q&A after the event. This one is a lot of fun so please join in! 


Program will take place at the John O' Leary Center.  Coffee and Snacks will be provided!

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The British Invasion & American Answer

The British Invasion & American Answer

Thursday, October 23rd
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $10.00 pp
 


Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and Author/Presenter Martin Gitlin for a fun and enlightening program that will really entertain!


Take a fun and nostalgic journey through the most iconic and greatest era of rock-and-roll history with author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin. This presentation highlights performance videos of influential British Invasion superstars such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Dave Clark Five and The Who as well as American bands that provided a wonderful reply such as the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Temptations, Simon & Garfunkel, Turtles and Rascals. The program also discusses how these artists influenced pop culture and society, compares and contrasts the music, and includes trivia questions for patrons to ponder (including snippets of songs from which patrons must identify the band!). The presentation will conclude with a question-and-answer period. This program is a lot of fun so join in! 


Program will take place at the John O' Leary Center.  Coffee and Snacks will be provided!

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Merrimack Parks & Recreation

116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054

(603) 882-1046

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