Wasserman Park

The Wasserman Park Town Beach shall be for the exclusive use of Merrimack residents. Non-resident visitors are permitted to use the area only when accompanied by a Merrimack resident.  Only Merrimack Residents may park in the Waterfront Parking Lot and vehicles must have a valid parking pass. 

Passes shall consist of either a valid Merrimack Transfer Station Sticker (Available at the Town Clerk's Office) or a rear view mirror placard which is available from the Town Clerk's Office or the Parks & Recreation Department.   

Beach Rules:

• No alcohol.  
• No smoking.
• No profane language.  
• Pets must remain on a leash.   
• Dogs are prohibited from beach and designated swimming area between June 15th - August 31st  per NH DES Regulation Env-Wq 905.07 (b)(2)   
• No glass bottles.
• No floats in the water.
• Children under the age of 13 must be supervised by an adult.
• No fishing off the docks.
• No pushing people off the docks.
• No littering.
• No Off-road vehicles.
• No hanging on people in the water.
• No swimming outside the swimming area.  
• No diving off the docks.
• Everyone must follow the lifeguard instructions.
• Park hours are from sunrise to sunset
• No person shall discharge firearms in any park.  
• Camp Fires are only permitted in limited circumstances and require individual to obtain permission from the Parks & Recreation Department and a permit from the Fire Department.   

Beach Information: 

For Summer 2020; there will not be any Lifeguards available. Please swim at your own risk.    

Water Quality Testing:

Water quality samples are taken on a weekly basis from Mid June and continuing thru August of each year to ensure it is safe for swimming. (Any number under 88 =  safe to swim). 

The results of the weekly water quality test results for July 7, 2020 is as follows: 

Wasserman Park Beach was 10.9 at the dock and 3.0 at the beach. 

To view the water Quality Test Results from previous years, click here.