Northampton Parks & Recreation Department

19/09/2026

💔 TOUCH-A-TRUCK CANCELED 💔

We are so disappointed to share that September 20th Touch-a-Truck has been canceled due to the weather.

We had more than 20 amazing vehicles lined up and so many wonderful businesses, organizations, and community partners ready to make our very first Touch-a-Truck a fantastic day for families.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and vehicles to participate. We are incredibly grateful for the support this event received.

🚛🚒🚓 This isn’t goodbye! We’re hoping to bring Touch-a-Truck back in the spring, and we can’t wait to try again!

Thank you for understanding, and please help us spread the word that tomorrow’s event is canceled.

15/09/2026

🏀 What a fantastic night! 🏀

Thank you to everyone who came out last night for the first night of our Fall Unity Basketball series! The energy in the gym was incredible, and seeing our community come together on the court set the perfect tone for the rest of the program.

A huge THANK YOU to Northampton Police Department, Northwestern District Attorney's Office, Massachusetts State Police and Easthampton Fire Department, who joined us to play, cheer, and connect with our players. Your support and presence mean the world to us! 👮‍♂️🚒👨‍⚖️

Missed out on night one? Don't worry - we still have 3 nights left! Sign up today at https://forms.gle/VnvWPHa236SArAWa8.

14/09/2026

Take a peek at some of the pics of the amazing gardeners and gardens at our Northampton Community Gardens on Burts Pit Rd.
https://www.northamptonma.gov/843/Community-Gardens

11/09/2026

🚒 WE’RE GETTING SO CLOSE TO TOUCH A TRUCK! 🚓

Big trucks and cool vehicles will be taking over JFK Middle School in just over a week!

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence
🎟️ FREE!

Bring the family to climb inside some seriously cool vehicles, honk the horns, explore the equipment, and meet the people who keep our community moving!

Our growing lineup includes:

🚓 Northampton Police Department
🚒 Northampton Fire Department
🚧 Northampton DPW
🌳 Look Park
🚌 PVTA
🚎 Molly the Trolley
⚡ National Grid
📦 Five College Movers
🌲 Dostal Tree Service
🌿 RCW Landscaping
🏠 Sexton Roofing & Siding
🚙 Harold’s Garage
🛻 Hampshire Towing
🚲 Massachusetts Safe Routes to School
➕ And more!

🥤 TruNorth Bank will also be there providing refreshments!

Mark yourself Going, invite your friends, and get ready to check out all the trucks!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQybLSi6E/

03/09/2026

🏀 Get Ready to Hit the Court! 🍕🔥

Calling all youth in grades 5-8! Unity Basketball is back 😄 Join local first responders, your peers & more for drills, pick-up games, free t-shirts, pizza, and a ton of fun.

Bring your game face, grab your friends, and come ready to play! See you on the courts! 🙌 🎉

More info and a link to sing up 👉 https://northamptonma.gov/2214/Unity-Basketball-Program.

03/09/2026

🚛🚒🚜 We still have room for a few more trucks! 🚑🚓🚚

Our Touch-a-Truck lineup is coming together, and we’d LOVE to fill those last few spaces!

Do you own or work with a business or organization that has a cool truck, big vehicle, or piece of equipment that kids would love to explore? Or know someone who does? Tag them, share this post, and help us make this year’s Touch-a-Truck awesome!

We have space for just a couple more vehicles and would love to see it completely filled up! 🎉

The bigger, louder, and more interesting, the better! 🚛🙌

31/08/2026

Attention Men's and Coed softball teams....deadline is Thursday 9/3. Get your team in and join the fall fun!
https://northamptonma.gov/801/Softball

24/08/2026

🚛 WE NEED TRUCKS! 🚚
Northampton Parks & Recreation is getting ready for Touch a Truck, and we’re looking for businesses, organizations, and community partners with awesome vehicles to join us!
🚒 Big trucks
🚜 Construction equipment
🚛 Tow trucks
🚚 Work trucks
🚓 Public safety vehicles
🚌 Buses
🏗️ Heavy machinery..and anything else kids would think is REALLY COOL!
📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 JFK Middle School, Florence
Participation is FREE, and it’s a great way to showcase your business or organization while giving local kids the chance to see, explore, and learn about the vehicles they see around their community.
Know someone with a great truck or piece of equipment? Tag them or share this post!
Interested in bringing a vehicle? Contact Heidi at [email protected] or 413-587-1040.
Big trucks = BIG fun! 🚛❤️

20/08/2026

🚒 TOUCH A TRUCK IS COMING TO NORTHAMPTON! 🚓

Big trucks and cool vehicles are taking over JFK Middle School!

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence
🎟️ FREE!

Bring the family and get up close with some seriously cool vehicles and equipment! Kids can climb inside, honk the horns, check out the equipment, and meet the community members who drive and operate them.

🚒 Expected to attend include:
🚓 Northampton Police Department
🚒 Northampton Fire Department
🚧 Northampton DPW
🌳 Look Park
🚌 PVTA
📦 Five College Movers
🌲 Dostal Tree Service
➕ And more being added!

🥤 Refreshments provided by TruNorth Bank!

Have a cool vehicle or piece of equipment to add to our lineup? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Northampton Parks & Recreation at 413-587-1040 or [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQybLSi6E/ Mark yourself Going, invite your friends, and come check out the trucks! 🚒🚓🚌🚜

20/08/2026

Come to the meeting to help out with this fun family event!

Want to help keep this event going in 2027? We need you! Join us September 10 at 4:15 p.m. at the Northampton Elks Club. Contact Brenda Ryan with any questions: [email protected]