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β˜€οΈπŸŠβ€β™€οΈ WE’RE HIRING LIFEGUARDS! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈLooking for a part-time job where you can make a difference? Join the Somerville R...
10/14/2026

β˜€οΈπŸŠβ€β™€οΈ WE’RE HIRING LIFEGUARDS! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈ

Looking for a part-time job where you can make a difference? Join the Somerville Recreation Aquatics team! πŸ’™

🌊 Starting at $22.50–$23.50/hour
⏰ Weekday morning and afternoon shifts available
βœ… Must be 16+ years old
πŸ›Ÿ Lifeguard certification and First Aid/AED certification required

Help us keep our pools safe, welcoming, and fun for everyone! πŸ’¦

πŸ“² Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit cityofsomerville.applytojob.com > Parks and Recreation > Lifeguard to apply today!
Email [email protected] for further questions.
β˜€οΈπŸŠβ€β™€οΈ WE’RE HIRING LIFEGUARDS! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈ

Looking for a part-time job where you can make a difference? Join the Somerville Recreation Aquatics team! πŸ’™

🌊 Starting at $22.50–$23.50/hour
⏰ Weekday morning and afternoon shifts available
βœ… Must be 16+ years old
πŸ›Ÿ Lifeguard certification and First Aid/AED certification required

Help us keep our pools safe, welcoming, and fun for everyone! πŸ’¦

πŸ“² Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit cityofsomerville.applytojob.com > Parks and Recreation > Lifeguard to apply today!
βœ‰οΈ Email [email protected] for further questions.

Little feet, big fun! 🏟️Tot Soccer is a playful introduction to the game designed just for young children. Through age-a...
10/07/2026

Little feet, big fun! 🏟️

Tot Soccer is a playful introduction to the game designed just for young children. Through age-appropriate activities, participants will work on basic soccer skills like kicking, dribbling, and coordination while building confidence and enjoying plenty of movement. Each session is led in a positive, encouraging environment where fun comes first!

⚽️ Ages 2-3: 10:00–11:00 AM
⚽️ Ages 4-5: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sign up today and give your child the chance to stay active, make new friends, and explore the game of soccer in a way that’s all about smiles and success!✨

πŸ“¬ Our October Newsletter is here!Stay up to date on upcoming programs, special events, and important community announcem...
10/02/2026

πŸ“¬ Our October Newsletter is here!

Stay up to date on upcoming programs, special events, and important community announcementsβ€”all in one place.

πŸ”— Read it now:
β€’ Scan the QR code
β€’ Click the link
β€’ Visit our Linktree

Don’t miss out on what’s happening this month! ‼️
https://app.smore.com/n/u5nxsv

Registration is now LIVE for the 3rd Annual Girls & Women in Sports Day! πŸ’— Join Somerville Parks & Recreation and Somerv...
10/01/2026

Registration is now LIVE for the 3rd Annual Girls & Women in Sports Day! πŸ’—

Join Somerville Parks & Recreation and Somerville High School Athletics on Tuesday, November 3 for a day of sports, movement, confidence-building, community, and fun. This year, we’re excited to bring the event to Somerville High School and expand the experience to four hours. πŸ™Œ

Youth in grades K–8 will rotate through different sports stations led by Somerville High School student-athletes. The day will also include snacks, pizza lunch, an event T-shirt, and more! This program is drop off only! Half of the day will be spent outdoors, so please dress accordingly and bring your water bottle! βš½οΈπŸ€πŸˆπŸŽΎπŸ

Tuesday, November 3
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Somerville High School
Grades K–8
$25 Somerville residents | $75 non-residents

Registration is now open through MyRec. Space is limited, so register today! πŸ’»

https://somervillema.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30813&AdminPreview=1

Does your tot want to be an athlete? Don’t know what sport you might like? We all have to start somewhere! πŸ†Prior to joi...
09/29/2026

Does your tot want to be an athlete? Don’t know what sport you might like? We all have to start somewhere! πŸ†

Prior to joining organized sports, register TODAY for our Sprout Sports program to learn the fundamentals of sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, football, and hockey- with an emphasis to develop motor skills, interest in sports, and to simply have fun! Each week, we will learn a new sport to see what fits best! βš½οΈπŸ€βšΎοΈπŸˆπŸ’

πŸ€βš½ Adaptive Sports starts THIS Saturday! πŸ™ŒWe’re so excited to get back out there, play some games, build skills, and hav...
09/28/2026

πŸ€βš½ Adaptive Sports starts THIS Saturday! πŸ™Œ
We’re so excited to get back out there, play some games, build skills, and have fun with all of our friends! πŸ’™

A special thank you to the Somerville Police Department for joining us last spring, helping out, and playing some games with our athletes. We loved having you there and appreciate you being part of our Adaptive Sports community! πŸ‘πŸ’™ SomervillePD

πŸ“… Starts Saturday, October 3
πŸŽ‰ We can’t wait to see everyone this Saturday!

πŸŠπŸ‚ More Fall Swim Lessons Are Coming Up!Keep building those swim skills this fall with Somerville Recreation! Our Fall S...
09/28/2026

πŸŠπŸ‚ More Fall Swim Lessons Are Coming Up!

Keep building those swim skills this fall with Somerville Recreation! Our Fall Swim Lessons offer age- and ability-appropriate classes for everyone from little swimmers to adults, with a focus on water safety, confidence, and skill development. πŸ’¦

πŸ—“οΈ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Registration for Session Two is coming up!
🏊 Resident Registration: Monday, October 19 at 10AM
🌊 Non-Resident Registration: Monday, October 26 at 10AM

Session Two classes begin in November and include options for:
πŸ‘Ά Parent & Tot | 6–36 months
🎨 Preschool | 3–5 years
🏊 Youth | 5–12 years
🌊 Teen | 13–17 years
πŸ’ͺ Adult | 18+

πŸ“ Ginny Smithers Pool
πŸ’° $50 Residents | $72.50 Non-Residents

Save the dates and get ready to make a splash! 🌊✨ Check out the flyer for full session dates and details.

πŸ”— Register online at somervillerec.com or email [email protected] with questions.

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸ’™ MAKE A SPLASH WITH ADAPTIVE SWIM! πŸ’™πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈOur Adaptive Swim program provides children with physical and cognitive dis...
09/28/2026

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸ’™ MAKE A SPLASH WITH ADAPTIVE SWIM! πŸ’™πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ

Our Adaptive Swim program provides children with physical and cognitive disabilities an opportunity to learn water safety and build swimming skills through an inclusive, personalized approach. 🌊

Designed for grades K–12, this program helps every swimmer feel supported, confident, and included in the pool! πŸ’¦

πŸ“… Saturdays, October 17–December 12
πŸ“ Ginny Smithers Pool
⏰ 9–9:30 AM or 9:30–10 AM
πŸ’™ FREE!

Hosted by Somerville Recreation and Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports, with additional sessions potentially available based on demand.

πŸ‘‰ Limited to one session per registrant. Register online at SomervilleRec.com!

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ… ADAPTIVE TRACK IS BACK! πŸ…πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈJoin us for Adaptive Track, an inclusive running club designed specifically for youth...
09/23/2026

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ… ADAPTIVE TRACK IS BACK! πŸ…πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

Join us for Adaptive Track, an inclusive running club designed specifically for youth of all abilities in grades K–12! πŸ’™ This adaptive program focuses on movement, teamwork, confidence, andβ€”most importantlyβ€”making sure everyone has a place on the track.

πŸ“… Saturdays, October 17–December 12
⏰ 2–3 PM
πŸ“ Somerville High School
πŸ’™ FREE!

Hosted by Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports and Somerville Recreation, this program creates a supportive and inclusive team environment where participants of all abilities can get active, have fun, and build connections. πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Please answer the questionnaire in the program description on SomervilleRec.com prior to registering!

πŸ‘€ Speaking of street hockey… we have something NEW to offer!For the VERY FIRST TIME, Somerville Recreation is bringing y...
09/22/2026

πŸ‘€ Speaking of street hockey… we have something NEW to offer!

For the VERY FIRST TIME, Somerville Recreation is bringing you Adult Learn-to-Play Street Hockey! πŸ™ŒπŸ”₯

Whether you’ve never picked up a stick before or you’re just looking to brush up on your skills, this beginner-friendly program is all about learning the basics and having fun. Participants will build confidence in shooting, passing, stick handling, and more! πŸ’πŸ’ͺ

πŸ“… Saturdays, October 10–November 21
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM
πŸ”ž Ages 21+
πŸ“ Founders Memorial Rink
πŸ’° $30 Residents | $60 Non-Residents

Ready to give street hockey a shot? πŸ₯… Register at somervillerec.com!

Address

167 Holland Street (BASEMENT)
Somerville, MA
02144

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16176256600

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