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Temporary Closure of West High School Track for Maintenance and Improvements

Published: 06/24/2025 9:27 AM

Manchester, NH — The City of Manchester Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Division wishes to inform the public that the track at West High School will be temporarily closed for maintenance beginning Friday, June 27, 2025.

This important project will include a complete wash, surface repair, and repainting of the track to enhance safety, functionality, and overall user experience for both athletes and community members.

Closure Details:

  • Track Closed: Friday, June 27 – Wednesday, July 9 (morning)
  • The track and surrounding area will be closed to all users during this period.

Temporary Reopening:
To accommodate community use and Independence Day activities, the track and athletic complex will temporarily reopen on:

  • Thursday, July 3
  • Friday, July 4

The facility will then close again after July 4 to allow crews to complete the remaining work.

Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and check for updates as the reopening date approaches.

Construction Announcement: Derryfield Park Improvements

Published: 06/16/2025 2:19 PM

We’re excited to announce that construction for the installation of new park lighting at Derryfield Park will begin on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 and will continue until the end of July.

Please note the following important updates:

Temporary Road Closure: On Wednesday, June 18th, the park road will be briefly closed in the morning for construction purposes. We anticipate minimal disruptions and will work efficiently to ensure everything is back on track.

Access to Park: If additional closures are needed, all roads and areas of the park will remain open after 5 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends as construction progresses.

We appreciate your patience as we work to improve Derryfield Park, and we’re looking forward to the enhancements that will benefit our community for years to come.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

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