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Town Parks & Athletic Fields

Abbie Griffin Park

Gibson Memorial Complex

Abbie Griffin Park

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6 Baboosic Lake Rd

Merrimack, NH 03054

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Bishop Field

Gibson Memorial Complex

Abbie Griffin Park

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178 Baboosic Lake Rd

Merrimack, NH 03054

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Gibson Memorial Complex

Gibson Memorial Complex

Johnathon Simeone ATV Park

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15 Atherton Rd

Merrimack, NH 03054

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Johnathon Simeone ATV Park

O'Gara Drive Recreation Area

Johnathon Simeone ATV Park

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Lawrence Road

Merrimack, NH 03054

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O'Gara Drive Recreation Area

O'Gara Drive Recreation Area

O'Gara Drive Recreation Area

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O'Gara Dr

Merrimack, NH 03054

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Reed Ferry Athletic Fields

O'Gara Drive Recreation Area

O'Gara Drive Recreation Area

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15 Lyons Rd

Merrimack, NH 03054

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Twardosky Field

Twin Bridge Park & Bise Field

Twin Bridge Park & Bise Field

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44 Amherst Rd

Merrimack, NH 03054

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Twin Bridge Park & Bise Field

Twin Bridge Park & Bise Field

Twin Bridge Park & Bise Field

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484-482 US-3

Merrimack, NH 03054

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Veterans Memorial Park

Twin Bridge Park & Bise Field

Veterans Memorial Park

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5 Veterans Park Dr

Merrimack, NH 03054

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Wasserman Park

Wasserman Park

Veterans Memorial Park

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Home of the Parks & Recreation Dept

116 Naticook Rd, Merrimack, NH, 03054

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Watson Park

Wasserman Park

Watson Park

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441 Daniel Webster Highway

Merrimack, NH, 03054 

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Weston Park

Wasserman Park

Watson Park

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49 Turkey Hill Road

Merrimack, NH, 03054

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Rules & Regulations for All Town Parks

Help us keep Merrimack beautiful!

 

  • Absolutely no alcohol.
  • No smoking.
  • No profane language.
  • Pets must remain on a leash at all times, except for when they are inside the Dog Park at Wasserman Park.
  • No glass bottles.
  • Children under the age of 13 must be supervised by an adult.
  • No littering.
  • No Off-road vehicles.
  • No person may occupy, remain, stay, or loiter upon any Park prior to 1/2 hour before sunrise or until 1/2 hour after sunset
  • Fires are permitted in designated areas only.
  • To read the Town Ordinances relating to Parks & Recreation, click here.

For questions on any parks please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 603-882-1046.


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Athletic Field Reservation Information

Athletic Field Usage Guidelines

Town Teams, Town Leagues, Merrimack Schools, and Town Non-Profit Groups: Town organizations desiring to use Town fields/facilities on an on-going basis may do so with prior scheduling approval from the Director. The Director or Designee shall develop the schedule. Requests for field use are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, with an attempt to balance the needs of all groups. No fees shall be charged to these groups for the use of Town fields/facilities. Town Teams and Leagues are required to have General Liability insurance naming the Town as an additional insured.


Individual Residents and Town Businesses: Individuals desiring to use Town fields/facilities may do so at their leisure, providing that another party has not previously scheduled the fields. There is no charge for the casual use of fields. A Field/Facility Use Permit is not required for casual use. Individuals or businesses wishing to make a reservation for scheduled use will be charged the field usage fee of $30.00 per day. Reservations can be made from 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset. The charge for use of a lighted field is $125.00 per day with light use from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. When hosting an event a Certificate of Insurance is required naming the Town of Merrimack's additionally insured. The policy must cover $1,000,000 General Liability each occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate for personal and bodily injury including death.


Non-Residents: Non-Residents desiring to use Town fields may do so with prior scheduling approval from the Director. The Director or Designee shall develop the schedule. Requests for field use are considered on an individual basis and only after all Town groups have been scheduled. The field usage fee is $30.00 per day.  Reservations can be made from 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset. The charge for use of a lighted field is $125.00 per day with light use from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. A Certificate of Insurance is required naming the Town of Merrimack's additionally insured. The policy must cover $1,000,000 General Liability each occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate for personal and bodily injury including death.

Request A Field Permit

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic; the following procedures must be adhered to in order to obtain a field permit and are based upon the Governor's Guidance for Amateur & Youth Sports that went into effect November 5, 2020.


Completed applications can be: 

Faxed to: 603-883-5335

Emailed to: mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov 

Mailed to: 

Merrimack Parks & Recreation

116 Naticook Road

Merrimack, NH 03054

Download the request form

FIELD CONDITIONS & INCLEMENT WEATHER

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The  Town of Merrimack is committed to providing high quality and safe  playing surfaces for all of its multi-use fields, but we need the help  and consideration of all user groups in protecting the turf from  excessive damage due to practice and game activities. Unless prior  arrangements are made with the Director of Parks & Recreation;  practices, scrimmages, and games shall be automatically postponed or cancelled if any of the following conditions occur (whether this website has been updated or not):
 

  • Standing water on the field of play;
     
  • Field/Soil saturation;
     
  • walking on turf causes water to surface
     
  • ground is muddy and soil clumps or clings to foot gear
     
  • one-half inch or more of rain has fallen within the previous 24 hours
     
  • steady rain on event day which could cause damage to field or injury to participants
     
  • Audible thunder or visible lightning
     
  • Poor visibility (darkness)
     

The Town is not liable for any costs incurred by the team(s) due to cancellations at any time.
 

For  question regarding the availability of athletic fields, please call the  Parks & Recreation Department at 603-882-1046 or Email Director Matt Casparius. 

Downloads

COVID Field Permit Request and rules (pdf)Download
Covid-19 Guidance: Amateur& Youth sports (as of 1/12/21) (pdf)Download