Leominster Recreation

Leominster Recreation The Recreation Department also overseas city owned property used for recreational activities while providing maintenance on 103 acres.

The Leominster Recreation Department’s mission is to provide a wide variety of recreational programs and opportunities that are cost effective and that enhance the quality of life for Leominster youth and adult residents. The Department strives to identify and deliver on a timely basis, programs and activities that the citizens of Leominster desire and/or request. Lastly, the Department commits it

self to providing to the community, safe, clean facilities and equipment.

*All recreational facilities are smoke free and do not allow smoking anywhere on the premises.

The heat will break eventually, but until then, we just wanted to remind you that the splash pads are open daily from 10...
06/12/2026

The heat will break eventually, but until then, we just wanted to remind you that the splash pads are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.!

🐸Fournier Park = 525 Litchfield St. (Press the orange button on the pavilion side of the splash pad.)
🌈Louie Charpentier Playground = 163 Third St. (Tap the red fire hydrant.)

💦 Learn more: https://www.leominster-ma.gov/491/Splash-Pads

A little history for you today...
06/12/2026

A little history for you today...

Today in Leominster History – June 12, 1937
Barrett Park Opens for the Summer Season!

On this day in 1937, Mayor Harold W. Burdett and Parks Superintendent Frederick Perry officially opened Barrett Park for the summer season, welcoming residents to one of Leominster's most beloved recreational destinations.

For generations, Barrett Park has been a place for swimming, skating, picnics, family gatherings, and making lasting memories. The park continues to be an important part of Leominster's history and community life.
Pictured is Barrett Park today alongside a historic view of Barrett Pond during the winter skating season.

Historic photograph by Henry St. Cyr. Digitized by Ron Girouard. Courtesy of the Leominster Historical Commission Archives.
What are your fondest memories of Barrett Park? Share them in the comments below.

Our next round of Tennis Lessons start on June 20th, 2026 for kids ages 11 - 13, and for adults (18+)!Register online:🎾A...
06/12/2026

Our next round of Tennis Lessons start on June 20th, 2026 for kids ages 11 - 13, and for adults (18+)!

Register online:

🎾Ages 8 - 13: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30407

🎾Adults (18+): https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30398

We've also got a Tennis Clinic in August with Skyhawks for your 6-8 year-olds!
🎾Register online: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30402

Stay safe in the heat, Leominster, and please ceck on your elderly neighbors!
06/11/2026

Stay safe in the heat, Leominster, and please ceck on your elderly neighbors!

A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon today through 8 PM Friday for much of southern New England away from the ocean influence. Heat index values near or above 100°F are possible. Stay hydrated, limit strenuous afternoon activity, use A/C if available, and wear light-colored clothing.

If it's a little warm tonight, don't forget that the splash pads run until 8:00 p.m., daily!🐸Fournier Park = 525 Litchfi...
06/10/2026

If it's a little warm tonight, don't forget that the splash pads run until 8:00 p.m., daily!

🐸Fournier Park = 525 Litchfield St. (Press the orange button on the pavilion side of the splash pad.)
🌈Louie Charpentier Playground = 163 Third St. (Tap the red fire hydrant.)

💦 Learn more: https://www.leominster-ma.gov/491/Splash-Pads

Swimming Lessons start at the Leominster State Pool on 6/22/26! There are 4 different sessions that run until August 14t...
06/09/2026

Swimming Lessons start at the Leominster State Pool on 6/22/26! There are 4 different sessions that run until August 14th!

🏊 Register online here: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx

Each two-week session has 6 different levels to choose from:

Level 1
Introduction to Water Skills: To help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely.
Requirements: None. This is a class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water.

Level 2
Fundamental Aquatic Skills: To give students an introduction to fundamental skills.
Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.
Level 3

Stroke Development: To build on the skills in Level 2 by introducing new strokes including free style, side breathing and back stroke.
Requirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back.

Level 4
Stroke Improvement: To develop confidence in the strokes learned and improve on other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distances.
Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.

Level 5
Stroke Refinement: Coordination and refinement of strokes.
Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.

Level 6
Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so students swim with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.
Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.

Did you miss the National Trail's Day hike this past weekend? The next hike with the Leominster Trail Stewards is on 6/2...
06/08/2026

Did you miss the National Trail's Day hike this past weekend? The next hike with the Leominster Trail Stewards is on 6/20/26 at the South Monoosnoc Hill Quarry to see the mountain laurel blooms!

🥾 Register online: https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30382

This is a 3-mile loop trail following switchbacks, past the old Leavitt Quarry, through blooming and gorgeous mountain laurel patches, and steep trail sections that lead to the South Monoosnoc Hill vista that overlooks Wachusett Mountain. This includes a 0.3-mile section that is one of the steepest in the Monoosnoc trail system.

Meeting location will be at 300 Exchange St. (the Distributing Reservoir water treatment station).

Hiking poles are helpful to bring if you have them. Wear hiking boots, bring water to drink, a snack, and dress in layers for cool weather hike.

DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026
AGES: 18+: Anyone fit enough for a steep hike
TIME: 9:00am
COST: FREE
SITE: Meet at 300 Exchange Street (the Distributing Reservoir water treatment station)
PETS: No

Address

40 Barrett Pkwy
Leominster, MA
01453

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+19785347529

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