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Manchester has over 2,000 acres of public parkland, as well as facilities and programs that support four seasons of recreation.

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About Us

Parks & Rec is a component of the Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division of the Department of Public Works. 

Our personnel manage:

• Park, cemetery and school grounds comprising 1,400 acres

• Street trees numbering more than 46,000

• Recreation programs for thousands of residents

• CIP capital projects in excess of $10 million

Vision

We envision an interconnected system of parks, trails, memorials, facilities and programs that promote healthy individuals and communities through:

• Four seasons of diverse and inclusive recreation

• Opportunities to enjoy natural amenities

• Celebrations of life, art, history, culture and place

• Safe and attentive management of grounds, buildings and programs

Values

We strive to embody the core values of the City of Manchester: 

• Provide exceptional SERVICE. Be responsive, transparent, and efficient. 

• Work with PRIDE. Act professionally. Apply best practices. Continually improve.

• Demonstrate INTEGRITY. Be honest, trustworthy, and accountable.

• Show RESPECT. Treat everyone with dignity. Embrace diversity. Listen.

• Take INITIATIVE. Explore ideas. Be resourceful. Act.

• Promote TEAMWORK. Collaborate and build trust — among colleagues, across departments, with the public.

Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Commission

The Commission meets monthly in its role as an advisory board to the Division . . . MORE

Parks & Recreation Ordinances