Town of Needham - Park and Recreation

Town of Needham - Park and Recreation We are proud of the benefits that Needham Park and Recreation provides our wonderful community!

The Park & Recreation Commission and Department provide year round recreation and leisure services for Needham residents of all ages. Our goal is to provide opportunities that are safe, fun and promote healthy living!

The second of two hybrid public meetings for the Action Park and Pickleball Courts at Claxton Field will be held on Thur...
09/17/2026

The second of two hybrid public meetings for the Action Park and Pickleball Courts at Claxton Field will be held on Thursday, September 24 at 7 pm at the Memorial Park Fieldhouse and via Zoom.

This will be an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project and offer input on the park’s design.

Find more information on the project as well as the Zoom link by visiting needhamma.gov/claxton

Ballroom Dancing & Line Dancing with Paul Hughes Ballroom Dancing Dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity,...
09/15/2026

Ballroom Dancing & Line Dancing with Paul Hughes

Ballroom Dancing
Dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Learn the basic step elements, posture, poise, lead/follow, technique, etc. Dances include: Merengue, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Rumba, and Salsa/Cha Cha. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Ages: 15+
Fall Dates: Wednesdays, 10//7-12/9
Winter Dates: 1/20-3/17
8PM - 9PM
Rosemary Recreation Complex
$120

Line Dancing
Beginner line dancing is great fun while you improve memory skills, strengthen bones, develop better balance, relieve stress, and put a smile on your face. Each dance is broken down first, demonstrated and then danced to contemporary music that you will enjoy! No need to have a partner! Please wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles. No sandals or flip flops.
Fall Dates: Wednesdays 10/7-12/9
Winter Dates: Wednesdays, 1/20-3/17
7:00 - 8:00pm
Ages 15+
Rosemary Recreation Complex
$120

Engineering Needham Learn it, Build it, Test it Participants will uncover the science behind each project, then put thei...
09/15/2026

Engineering Needham
Learn it, Build it, Test it
Participants will uncover the science behind each project, then put their ideas to the test by designing and building their own creations.
Fall Dates: Saturday 10/10-12/19
Winter Dates: Saturday, 1/9-3/13
1:00pm-2:00pm
Rosemary Recreation Complex
Program Fee: $135
No program on 10/24, 11/7 or 12/12

Clay Creations Participants will create their very own clay sculptures. Participants will bake, paint and glaze their cr...
09/12/2026

Clay Creations
Participants will create their very own clay sculptures.
Participants will bake, paint and glaze their creations.
Participants will work on three projects a god, a bowl and a robot.

Fall Dates: Saturday, 10/10-12/19
Winter: Saturday, 1/9-3/13
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Rosemary Recreation Complex
Program Fee: $90
Ages: 8-12

Public Health Advisory - Confirmed Harmful Algal BloomThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health's test results confi...
09/10/2026

Public Health Advisory - Confirmed Harmful Algal Bloom

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's test results confirm the presence of a cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom (CyanoHAB) at Rosemary Lake.

Until further notice, residents should continue to avoid contact with the water, keep pets away, and refrain from fishing at the lake. If contact with the water occurs, rinse off immediately.

More information on CyanoHABs can be found on the Town's website: www.needhamma.gov/HAB

Chunky Blanket Making Join us for Chunky Blanket Making!Come learn how to make a chunky hand knit blanket in just one mo...
09/09/2026

Chunky Blanket Making
Join us for Chunky Blanket Making!
Come learn how to make a chunky hand knit blanket in just one morning! This easy and fun project will be your new favorite way to stay warm!
Ages 18+
Location: Rosemary Recreation Complex
Session One: Saturday, 11/21
Session Two: Saturday, 12/19
Sssion Three: Saturday, 1/16
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: Program Fee $155
Alt Text: Blue checkered background with picture of white chunky blanket in the middle

Project Art! Join us at Project Art! Each week artists will explore new projects including perspective painting, texture...
09/08/2026

Project Art!
Join us at Project Art!
Each week artists will explore new projects including perspective painting, textured paint, sculpting, watercolors and more.

Who: Ages 8-12
Where: Rosemary Recreation Complex
When: Fall Dates, Fridays, 10/9-12/11, Winter Dates, Fridays, 1/8-3/5
Time: 5:15pm-7:15pm
Fee: Program Fee $155

No program will take place on 11/6, 11/25 and 2/19

Alt Text: Bright, colorful Project Art flyer with paint splashes, paintbrushes

You may have heard that the Town of Needham has partnered with Rec Technologies to help residents discover and sign up f...
08/27/2026

You may have heard that the Town of Needham has partnered with Rec Technologies to help residents discover and sign up for our recreation programs!

Rec Technologies makes it easier than ever to discover and register for our recreation programs! You can browse Needham Park & Recreation’s offerings and start planning your Fall and Winter seasons by visiting Rec Technologies here: https://www.rec.us/organizations/needham

Please note that accounts will not transfer over from MyRec and all participants will need to create a new account in order to register for Fall and Winter programs.

Needham Park & Recreation is excited to announce that our Fall and Winter brochure is now available! Registration begins...
08/26/2026

Needham Park & Recreation is excited to announce that our Fall and Winter brochure is now available!

Registration begins on Wednesday, September 2nd at 12:00pm.

We’re also excited to share that the Town of Needham has partnered with Rec Technologies to help residents discover and sign up for our recreation programs! Please note that accounts will not transfer over from MyRec and all participants will need to create a new account in order to register for Fall and Winter programs.

Check out our brochure here: https://www.needhamma.gov/5341/Brochures

Visit our new registration software, Rec Tec, here: https://www.rec.us/organizations/needham

For instructions on how to create a new account on Rec Tec, click here: https://www.needhamma.gov/5212/Register

Public Health Advisory - Harmful Algal BloomThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is testing the water at...
08/26/2026

Public Health Advisory - Harmful Algal Bloom

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is testing the water at Rosemary Lake for a possible cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom (CyanoHAB).

Until further notice, residents should avoid contact with the water, keep pets away, and refrain from fishing at the lake. If contact with the water occurs, rinse off immediately. The Town will share updates as more information becomes available.

Separately, MDPH has lifted the cyanobacteria public health advisory issued July 21 for the Charles River between Kendrick Street/Nahanton Street (Needham/Newton) and Bridge Street/Spring Street (Dedham/West Roxbury). The advisory included Millennium Park, Cutler Park Reservation, and other nearby stretches of the Charles River.

More information on CyanoHABs can be found on the Town's website: https://www.needhamma.gov/5833/News

Address

Rosemary Recreation Complex, 178 Rosemary Street
Needham, MA
02494

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(781) 455-7930

Website

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