Parks and Recreation

If you would like to see a program offered that is not yet available, please feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation building to make the suggestion. We welcome all ideas. To contact the Parks and Recreation Department call 497-8990, ext. 401 for Director, Rick Wilhelmi or ext. 402 for Program Supervisor, Stasia Hurley.

NEW & ONGOING ACTIVITIES:

2013 34th Annual Goffstown Gallop: June 22, 2013

2013 Goffstown Gallop Registration Form

Summer Playground - Swim Lessons - Youth Tennis Lessons

Registration forms are now available for the 2013 Summer Playground Program, 2013 Swim Lessons & 2013 Youth Tennis Lessons. Visit "Summer Programs" for more program information and registration forms.

Youth Archery Clinic:

Dana White will be the instructor for our Archery Clinic; Dana is a Level III Certified Instructor with the National Archery Association and has been teaching archery to all ages for over 30 years. Classes will combine the basic skills of Archery combined with all aspects of safety and fun to make each lesson interesting. Archery helps build attention skills, focus, respect, responsibility, self-esteem and much more. Archery camp will run for 1 week August 5^th – August 9^th from 9:30am-11:30am @ Barnard Park. The fee for the 5 day session is $125. Space is limited to 20 participants & available on a first come basis.

2013 Archery Clinic Registration Form

Adult Tennis: Adult Tennis & Cardio Tennis instructed by TJ Dang.

We will offer various tennis instruction beginning June 1^st @ Barnard Park. Participants are asked to bring 1 can of new tennis balls as a fee for each class attending. All participants must pre-register.

Adult Cardio Tennis: Combine aerobic activity & tennis into a 1 hour class. Cardio tennis will take place on Saturday mornings at The Barnard Park Tennis Courts from 10am-11am. Classes are ongoing & registration is required.

Tennis 101: Learn the basics of tennis one stroke at a time. A different stroke will be the focus each week. Tennis 101 will take place on Tuesdays beginning on June 4^th - 6pm at The Barnard Park Tennis Courts. Classes are ongoing and registration is required.

Adult open play/Round Robin: Come on out on Thursdays beginning on June 6^th & Hit Till You Drop. Come and practice you skills in Round Robin play, all abilities are welcome. Check in between 5:30pm-6:00pm & games will begin at 6pm. Participants will be matched up with other players of equal ability. Classes are ongoing and registration is required.

TAE KWON DO

Build your inner strength and confidence through the powerful philosophy and Korean art of self-defense – Tae Kwon Do! Train with Masters Andrew Jefferson of Master An’s Bulsajo TaeKwonDo. A fourth degree black belt with over 20 years experience in the martial arts. It's more then just kicking and punching! Exercise your body and loose weight while gaining flexibility! Learn tools to help you make positive changes in your life! Children learn about Respect, Discipline, Confidence and Judgment! Learn from an Internationally Certified Black Belt!

Classes combine both traditional and modern exercises to help you gain the most from your training. Master Andy believes in traditional discipline in his classes and that Who We Are is more important then what we can do. For more information please go to the Bulsajo TaeKwonDo Website. www.BulsajoTKD.com

Classes will take place on Tuesdays &Thursdays at the Parks and Recreation Building.

Tuesday 3:45pm-4:30pm - Kids ages 6 & up (All Ranks)

Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm - Adults ages 11 and older. (All Ranks)

Thursday 3:45pm-4:30pm - Kids ages 6 & up. (Beginner and Intermediate)

Thursday 5:00pm-5:45pm – Kids ages 6 & up. (Intermediate and Advanced)

Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm - Adults ages 11 and older. (All Ranks)

For more information visit the attached website or stop by the Parks and Recreation Building to talk with the instructor or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ZUMBA

Zumba® With Gorica at the Goffstown Parks & Rec, every Monday & Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., with Robin Morrell as instructor. Cost for the class will be $8 drop in, effective October 1st. Punch cards are available @ $6 per class. Ditch the workout, Join the Party! Dance your way to a fitter you! Exciting and unique Latin moves and rhythms: ZUMBA® is taking the world by storm! Come experience for yourself the exercise dance class that everyone is talking about! For more information about Zumba® With Gorica, visit www.zumbawithgorica.com

Independent Programs:

Goffstown Rebels Travel Basketball(Boys and Girls grades 3-8) - Contact Gary Walsh - cell # 540-5622 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Goffstown Junior Baseball (ages 5-12) - website www.goffstownjb.com President Jim Hujsak (391-6069) - Player Agent Dan Sullivan (668-5301 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Goffstown Babe Ruth Baseball (ages 13-15)- website www.goffstownbaberuth.com - Kevin Baines (231-1945) or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Goffstown Babe Ruth Softball (ages 5-16) - website www.goffstown.baberuthonline.com - Kristen Baldyga (497-2972) email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Bruce Rand (660-1041) email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tri Town Youth Soccer - (boys and girls ages 5-18) - Tri Town Youth Soccer League is an initiative of Goffstown, Dunbarton and New Boston to provide residents a community based recreational soccer program. website - tritownsoccer.net

Tri Town United Travel Soccer - (boys and girls ages 6-13) - Tri Town United Travel soccer is a competitive travel division with young athletes between the ages of 6-13. It is part of the Granite State Youth Soccer League.

website http://www.tri-towntravelsoccer.com . email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Crispin's House - Crispin’s House is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization which has served Greater Goffstown for 23 years by providing educational resources, positive role models and prevention programs for the families and youth of the community. Website: www.crispinshouse.orgPhone: (603) 497-3499
Contacts: Kristie Curtis, Executive Director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Al Baines, President, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Message from the Director

On behalf of our Parks and Recreation Department commissioners, I would like to welcome you to the Goffstown Parks and Recreation Department. Our department strives to provide a positive, enjoyable community experience through all our traditional and non-traditional activities and facilities. We encourage you to enjoy our two local parks (Roy Park in Pinardville which offers a swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, a pavilion and recreational field for your use, and Barnard Park in Goffstown which offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, a pavilion, a sports track, basketball court, and playground for your use). We also encourage you to enjoy the vast amount of natural resources our community offers such as Mt. Uncanoonuc, Namaske Lake, Glen Lake and the Piscataquog River. In addition, our town is currently striving to provide a wonderful rail trail in which all ages may partake. An active community promotes a healthy community, if you would like to volunteer to lead hikes, walking, or biking days, please feel free to contact us to share your abilities. We love to work with our community and respond to its needs and desires.

We look forward to promoting your health and wellness in our community.

Rick Wilhelmi, Director

Facilities

Recreation Center, (603) 497-3003

155 S. Mast Street
Dept. Office, French Community Room, Commissioners Room, Skating Rink

Barnard Park, (603) 497-7512
End of Barnard Lane (MAP)
John Brown Track and Field, Stark Memorial Pool, Playground, 4 Tennis Courts

Roy Park, (603) 716-4162
End of Rosemont Street (MAP)
Roy Memorial Pool, 3 Tennis Courts, Playground, Baseball/Softball Field

Sarette Recreation Complex
Main entrance off of 89 Laurier Street
Baseball field entrance at the intersection of Lewis St & Sharon St (MAP)
2 Soccer Fields, 1 Football Field, 1 Baseball/Softball Field

Skateboard Park
Open 8 am to sunset
located on Church Street

Glen Lake Waterfront
open 5 am to 10 pm

General Information