Upcoming Programs & Events

The Town of Merrimack, Parks & Recreation Department is  looking to hire some dynamic and energetic staff to work at Camp this summer.

Countless individuals fall in love with the camp experience each summer, and many make it part of their lives year after year. 

Campers remember their counselors for many summers and often return because of them. Positions are Mondays - Fridays (no Nights or Weekends) and a guaranteed 40 hours per week. 

Available Positions:

• Lifeguards (16+)
• Water Safety Instructors (WSI) - 16+
• Seasonal Park Maintainer (18+)

Tuesdays, May 19th - June 9th (4 weeks)
11:00am - 12:30am
$100 per person
Wasserman Park Tennis Court
 

Come and join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and learn to play Pickleball for this four day Intro program.
 

The program is held on the Tennis Courts at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited. 

Please bring your own paddle, there are limited loaner paddles available if requested at the Parks and Rec office in advance. 

Hybrid Course In Person & Online. In person dates

Monday, June 15th, 8:00 - 4:30 pm 

Tuesday, June 16th,8:00 - 4:30 pm

$390.00 per person

In Person Training at Nashua Boys & Girls Club

The StarGuard ELITE Lifeguard Certification Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. This nationally recognized certification course includes training in life guarding techniques, surveillance and risk prevention, water rescue skills, spinal injury management, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, emergency oxygen administration, and teamwork in emergency situations. StarGuard ELITE utilizes evidence-based training methods and realistic rescue scenarios to develop professional-level lifeguards prepared for real-world aquatic environments.

This course will be offered in a hybrid format. Participants will complete a portion of the course through self-guided online learning modules prior to attending the in-person training sessions. The in-person component will consist of two full days of classroom instruction, hands-on skill practice, water rescue training, and final skill evaluations. All online coursework must be completed before the first in-person class.

Course prerequisites include:

• Minimum age requirement of 15 years old by the final day of the course
• Ability to swim 100 yds continuously without stopping
• Ability to swim 50yds while using a rescue tube
• Ability to tread water for one minute without using hands
• Ability to retrieve a 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool
• Completion of all required online learning modules prior to the first in-person session

Participants must attend and successfully complete all online modules, in-person training sessions, practical skills evaluations, and written examinations in order to earn certification. Certification is valid for one year through StarGuard ELITE. 

Friday, June 5th

6:30pm - 9:00 pm

$25.00 pp

Wasserman Park Function Hall 

Join  Merrimack Parks and Recreation and get ready to train like a superstar  and battle like a hero at our action-packed K-Pop Demon Hunter Night!  This high-energy evening is perfect for kids who love music, dancing,  creativity, and adventure.
 

We’ll kick off the night with a  pizza dinner, giving everyone a chance to fuel up before beginning their  official Demon Hunter training. Once energized, participants will jump  into a series of exciting themed activities inspired by the world of  K-Pop and fantasy heroes.
 

What’s in store:
Create Your Stage Persona – Come up with your idol name, logo, and team chant.
K-Pop Dance Training
Hunter Gear Crafts your team.
Demon Hunter Challenge Course missions.
Photo & Performance Finale – Show off your moves and strike your best superstar poses before the night ends!
 

Whether you’re a fierce dancer, a  creative designer, or a brave team player, this program blends music,  imagination, and action into one unforgettable nigh

The Camp Naticook Counselor in Training  Program (CIT) is a FREE Training  program that prepares teens who are 14  & 15 years old to become  future leaders by developing self-esteem,  peer relations, interpersonal  skills, and leadership techniques. CIT  participants will receive  training to prepare them to work with adults,  peers, and children.
 

Through  a hands on learning  experience, CIT's will get the chance to plan and implement camp  activities for various age groups. They will also get the  chance to  learn from our dedicated team of camp staff. CIT’s will help  to plan  and implement weekly Camp special events.
 

2026 SESSION DATES:

Session 1: June 22nd - July 10th
Session 2: July 13th – July 31st
Session 3: August 3rd - August 21st - Full

*There is a limit of a maximum of 8 CIT's per session.
 

CIT's who successfully complete the program can expect to receive:
•Experience you can put on a resume or job application when you are of age to apply for employment.
•Weekly educational/developmental blocks.
•Opportunities to plan and lead activities.
•One Day pre-camp CIT training.
•Certificate of Completion 

2026 Garden Fee Scheduled for a 10 ft x 10 ft square plot. 

• Merrimack Residents: $20.00 
• Non-Residents: $25.00 
• Only 2 Plots remaining (as of 5/11/26)

The  Merrimack Community Garden is located at 116 Naticook Road in Wasserman  Park and is managed by the Parks & Recreation Department. Residents  and Non-residents may begin reserving plot(s) on April 1st for the 2026  Season. Interested participants can reserve as many spaces as they wish  (assuming available space) and the fees listed below are for each 10 x  10 foot plot. 

Returning  gardeners have first right of refusal to keep their plots from the  previous year. For 2026, most of our gardeners are returning and so we  only have a limited number of plots available this year.

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up  with Collette Vacations to offer a special 12-Day Alaska Discovery Land  & Cruise, featuring a 7-night Holland America cruise.

Travel Dates: August 25 – September 6, 2027

Free Information Sessions - Tuesday, May 19 at 1:00 PM

Memorial Conference Room

Merrimack Town Hall

6 Baboosic Lake Road

(near the Town Clerk’s Window)

Rates:

Inside Double: $7,399; $7,299*

Inside Single: $10,599; $10,499*

Ocean-View Double: $8,099; $7,999*

Ocean-View Single: $11,599; $11,499*

Veranda Double: $9,199; $9,099*

Veranda Single: $13,399; $13,299*

Trip Highlights:

Sternwheeler  Discovery, Music of Denali Dinner Theater, Denali National Park, Luxury  Domed Rail, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan,  and the Inside Passage.

Merrimack Parks & Recreation currently has 22 seats held in reserve until October 25, 2026.

For additional details, please visit the Collette website here. 

🌊 SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 

10:30 am

$25 per boat

Wasserman Park, Merrimack NH

Kayak • Canoe • Paddle Board Race

Hosted by Merrimack Parks & Recreation & the Merrimack Run Club  Join the Fun!

A community race for all skill levels — come paddle, cheer, and enjoy a summer morning on the water.

🚣 COURSE DETAILS

1‑mile loop around Blueberry Island

A scenic, beginner‑friendly course perfect for all skill levels.

🚣 RACE CATEGORIES

• Stand-Up Paddle Boards (SUP)
• Canoes - Single
• Canoes - Tandem
• Kayaks - Single
• Kayaks - Tandem

AWARDS & TIMING

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded in each category.
• Timing will be recorded from each category’s official start.

Wednesday, August 20th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $110.00 pp
 

Step  aboard the Indian Princess for a 90-minute scenic riverboat tour of  Lake Webster, presented through Merrimack Parks & Recreation. Docked  at Indian Ranch, this authentic stern-wheel paddleboat is a modern  replica of the grand Mississippi riverboats of the late 1800s—and one of  the few true paddlewheel vessels still operating in the U.S. 

Enjoy panoramic lake views from the open-air upper deck or relax below in the  climate-controlled Princess Dining Room, featuring large viewing  windows, a full bar, and modern amenities. This leisurely cruise blends  history, comfort, and classic New England scenery for a memorable  on-the-water experience.

Lakeside Luncheon afterwards includes: 

• Garden Salad with house dressing, 
• Warm Rolls w/Butter 
• Entrée (Baked Fish, Steak Tips or Chicken Piccata), 
• Chef’s choice of Vegetable
• Dessert. Coffee, Tea, Water, Iced Tea and Lemonade. 

Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride in Nashua at 10:00 am. Advanced registration is required.