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Programs and Activities

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Join organized activities or create your own


Classes | Day Camps | Special Programs | Sports | Volunteering | Your Creation


 

The following recreation opportunities are provided by Parks & Rec and its partner organizations:


CLASSES


Sign up for arts & crafts, dance,
photography, science, and more!
  • Manchester youth residents
  • Summer, winter, spring vacations
  • Classes, times, and age groups vary
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See Calendar & Register ► 


Get fit at Derryfield Park on
outdoor exercise equipment!
  • Manchester adult residents
  • Spring and fall
  • 9-week sessions, 3 classes/week

Support from AARP

Register ►


DAY CAMPS


Fill your summer with games, arts
& crafts, swim lessons, and more!
  • Manchester residents, ages 6~12
  • 2024 dates TBD 

Celebrating 53 years of summertime fun!


SPECIAL PROGRAMS


Test your powers of observation—
find objects hidden in our parks!
  • Themes and locations vary
  • Periodically throughout the year
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| See Calendar ►


Read pages of children's books as
you walk through parks and trails!
  • Spring, summer, and fall
  • Stories and locations vary
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In partnership with Manchester City Library

| See Calendar ►


Join others for scenic 2~4 mile
pre-mapped walks in Manchester
  • Manchester residents, 18 yrs+
  • First walk is on Sept 6th @ Livingston Park
  • Fall 2023 Schedule

  • For kids and families

| See Calendar ►


SPORTS


BASEBALL

Play ball for the home team on 
Manchester park athletic fields!

Teams/leagues run by private organizations


BASKETBALL

  • Manchester residents ages 4-18
  • 2 Seasons, 9 weeks each
  • First season starts November 6th 

Register ►


Beech Street School gym

  • Manchester residents, ages 6~17
  • December 2nd, 2023 to March 9th, 2024
  • Flyer

| See Calendar ►


DISC GOLF

  • Leagues available year-round

In partnership with Queen City Disc Golf


FOOTBALL

Teams/leagues run by private organizations


GOLF

  • Indoor and outdoor lessons
  • Tournaments and leagues
  • Full restaurant and bar
    Derryfield Country Club

Maintained publicly, operated privately


ICE HOCKEY

  • Two divisions, grades 3~5 and 6~8
  • Residents or Manchester school students (public and private)
  • Held in March

See Calendar & Register ►


  • Games at West Side Arena
  • Multiple age groups and skill levels
  • September~March

Teams/leagues run by MRYHA


  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • September~March
  • $10 per player; goalies play for free, cash only please.
    West Side Arena logo, Stick & Puck Hours

ICE SKATING

  • Multiple skill levels
  • September~March

Lessons by Southern NH Skating Club


  • September~March
  • $5 for everyone, cash only please.
  • Skates available for rent
    JFK Memorial Coliseum Public Skating Hours View Calendar

LACROSSE 

Youth Team 

Girls, grab your stick and take
the field for the Manchester Thunder!

 

SNOW SPORTS

  • Lessons and rentals
  • Racing leagues
  • 9,000 square foot lodge
    McIntyre Ski Area logo

Publicly-owned, privately-operated


Slide down the traditional hill
on our municipal golf course!

No sledding on other areas of the golf course


  • At Derryfield Country Club 
  • Skiers must stay on groomed trails
  • Access is northeast of main parking
  • Allowed when snow cover >6 in.
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SOCCER

Teams/leagues run by private organizations


SOFTBALL

Teams/leagues run by private organizations


SWIMMING

Lessons taught by NH Swim School


Private organizations; fees apply



TENNIS

  • Serving children ages 6-14 and adults 18+.
  • Spring, summer, and fall

In partnership with USTA New England

See Calendar & Register ►


VOLUNTEERING


A partnership between Parks & Rec and you!


Supported by DPW Environmental Protection


YOUR CREATION


Options for individual and group activities include:

  • Ball and Racket Sports
  • Biking and Hiking
  • Boating and Fishing
  • Golfing and Disc Golfing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Ice Hockey/Skating
  • Skiing (downhill and Nordic)
  • Swimming

To get started on your plan, explore our parks, trails, and facilities.


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