Gilford Parks and Recreation

06/02/2026

Today we are taking registrations for Swim Lessons! Please come by Town Hall to sign up!

05/28/2026

The Date is Changed for the Community Beach Clean-Up Day!

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Kristian Kelley as Gilford's new Town Administrator! Mr. Kelley has dedicated 27 years of service to Gilford, upon respectfully retiring as Chief of Police effective June 15, 2026, we look forward to his continued leadership as our Town Administrator. Congratulations Chief Kelley!

05/07/2026

For the past several winters the members of the Gilford Old Home Day Quilt Committee come together to create a raffle quilt. Funds raised are used toward offsetting the expense of running Old Home Day. This year’s participants are Ardythe Eaton, Diane Maher, Chris Bowler, Valerie Chase, Helen Murphy, Diane Muller, Sophie Furdyna and Karen Thurston. The quilting was done by Michelle Plourde. This piece-work quilt measures 61 by 73 inches and is perfect as a couch quilt.

The quilt is made with a combination of traditional and batik quilting fabrics and took over 40 hours to cut, piece and sew together. Tickets are $5.00 each/3 for $10.00 and are available from committee members or by contacting the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department at (603) 527-4722. The drawing will be held at Old Home Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.

04/24/2026

Update…. Tickets are selling fast and seating is limited….purchase your tickets today!

Join the Gilford Old Home Day Committee for a Texas BBQ Fundraiser, lovingly prepared on the Chuckwagon of Gilford’s own Chef Dan Barnhart of The Plate Lunch. But deadline for your pre-paid reservation is Friday, June 5. Here’s what you need to know…

Date/Time: Saturday, June 13, at 6:30 PM.

Location: Downstairs at the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Drive in Gilford.

Menu: brisket, smoked sausage, BBQ chicken quarters, chili w/pinto beans, potato salad, mac & cheese, coleslaw, cornbread and a “chef’s choice” dessert, BYOB!

Cost: Your $20 Donation supports the cost of Gilford Old Home Day Fireworks.

Reservations: We must receive your payment by Friday, May 5 via cash or check (made payable to Gilford Old Home Day) either hand-delivered or mailed to: Gilford Parks & Rec Department, 47 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249. The office is located right next to the Town Clerk’s Office.

Questions: Call Gilford Parks & Rec Department at 603-527-4722

04/16/2026

The 2026 Old Home Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 29th, 2026. This year's theme was 'Gilford, No Place Like Home'. Come for the Parade, Games, Craft Vendors, the many events, and the Fireworks!

We are always looking for new Committee Members. If you are interested in joining this fun group, please let us know. You can contact us in the Parks and Recreation Office at (603) 527-4722.

Gilford Old Home Day Forms: https://gilfordrec.com/events/program/4

Gilford Old Home Day 2026 Program Advertising Order Form

Gilford Old Home Day Official Sponsorship Order Form 2026

GOHD Parade Application 2026