Keene Parks and Recreation

This Saturday is National Trails Day and we’re celebrating KPRD style! 💚
We’re cutting the ribbon on the new Goose Pond Spillway Bridge - thanks to the incredible donors, volunteers, and City staff who made it happen!

Shout out to the Monadnock Grown Coalition for a wonderful "Dig In: Kids Grow Food" celebration!

Fresh veggie starts, gardening and cooking demos, recipes, raffles, cookbooks - and we can't forget the snacks: green beans and garlic, fresh bruschetta, carrot slaw, cucumber sandwiches, and Echo Farm pudding - YUM!

Our afterschool program is so lucky to have partners in you - thank you for a Wonderful Wednesday at KPRD!

We have room for just 5 more kiddos in our KPRD Summer Sampler Week June 8-12! Field trips to local parks, snacks, sweet treats, mini golf, swimming, and more? Let's go! Registration will stay open until Friday at noon.

Deposits for 2026-27 and full fee/schedule information for KPRD Afterschool go LIVE at NOON!

(More Information? check out www.KeeneParks.com or hop onto RecDesk!)

We have news! KPRD Afterschool 2026-27 information is live. Check us out at www.KeeneParks.com

Our KPRD Team continues to grow 💚 Meet Veronica Parker, our new Recreation Specialist!

Veronica has been creating standout camp experiences since 2017, beginning with Peterborough Recreation and most recently as the Director of Camp Halfmoon. Since joining KPRD at the end of December, she has blended seamlessly into our team - hitting the ground running, bringing fresh ideas and positive energy, and already making a meaningful impact.

With seven years of camp leadership, Veronica brings a dynamic program-building style and a creative, solutions‑focused mindset that strengthens support for both staff and program participants. 💚 Welcome to Team KPRD!

Our urban forests don’t recover overnight — they recover through care, patience, and community. As regeneration begins, every small action matters:

🌿 giving young growth opportunity to thrive
🗑️ picking up litter along trails and roadsides
🚶 staying mindful in recovering areas
💚 taking pride in the shared spaces that belong to all of us

Healthy forests are built over time — thankful for our staff who helped pick up garbage and pile some of the larger debris in Dinsmoor Woods this week.

Do you enjoy summer days outside, working with kids, building your resume, and earning money while making a difference? ☀️ Sounds like a summer job with us might be the perfect fit! Sign yourself up at www.KeeneNH.gov/jobs!

Our building is closed for the Memorial Day Holiday. Please join the ceremony at our Memorial Garden at 11:00am - due to weather, the parade has been cancelled. 🇺🇸