Barnstead Parks & Recreation

05/29/2026

There are a couple bushes at the beach that we need to take a hedge trimmer too. Does anyone have one who would be willing to meet at the beach to do this? If so, send us a message.

05/26/2026

Summer is almost here and we are excited about the fun and diverse line-up for the free summer concerts!! Let’s show the bands some good ole Barnstead support and pack the parade grounds this year!

05/21/2026

Tomorrow morning, Friday 5/22, we will be working on the rink walls. If you are available to give a hand please come on up to the rink. We will be starting around 9am. Reach out if you have any questions.

05/18/2026

2026 Swimming Lessons ~SPLASH~

Parks and Rec is offering swimming lessons at Upper Suncook Lake.

There will be 2 - two-week sessions:
Session 1 - July 20th - 31st (Deadline for sign up is July 10th)
Session 2 - August 10th - 21st (Deadline for sign up is July 31st)

Classes will start in the morning and run through the afternoon in 25-minute increments. Class times will be scheduled based on enrollment.

The fee for Barnstead residents is $40, with a $5 sibling discount off each additional child in the same family.
Non-Barnstead residents' fee is $50, and the sibling discount still applies.

A parent or guardian will be required to stay around the beach area during the lesson time.

Some financial assistance is available thanks to a donation from The Congregational Church of North Barnstead. Contact BarnsteadP&[email protected] to inquire on availability if needed.

Signup forms are posted on the website under forms Forms/Documents or you can pick up a copy at town hall or email [email protected].

05/11/2026

Tonight’s game night is cancelled! We are sorry for any inconvenience!!

05/09/2026

🏹🏹🏹 We are thrilled to announce that registration for our archery program is now open! Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot and start your archery adventure.
All equipment is provided, or you can bring your own.

Age 8 - Adult
(under 8 only with P&R Coordinator and Archery Coaches permission (limited to 2 per session)).

Location: T.L. Storer Reservation, 1513 Province Rd. Barnstead NH

Fridays from 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Session 1: May 29th - July 10th (no class July 3rd)
Session 2: July 17th - August 21 st
Session 3: August 28th - October 9th (no class 9/4)
Fee: $10 per person, per session

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctkij6_nYEKFs460J9VB8r1NDSZJkvPJWHIYXy3cP1SOme_g/viewform?usp=dialog

For additional information contact us at [email protected] or call (802)332-3799. We look forward to welcoming you to our archery program!

05/07/2026

It’s that time of year again! Kids will be spending time in the lakes and pools. The most important thing is to be actively watching your children in the water but swimsuit color can also make it easier to keep an eye on the kids.

It’s swimsuit buying season. Take a look at the photo and see what are the best colors to get to easily spot your child under water.

04/26/2026

So much work was accomplished this weekend! The road cleanups, a lot of work on the rink wall build, brush and tree removal, painting of the pump house, new chains for the swing sets installed and the beach clean up! We are so thankful for everyone who helped and are so proud of the community we live in for stepping up to make our town a better place.

04/04/2026

The Easter Bunny is here at the P&R garage!! 1,500 eggs are hidden, including some golden eggs you can exchange for a prize. Toddlers can turn their eggs in for an age appropriate prize! Enter at the drive by the river, not by the library. Egg Hunt is from 12:30-2pm.

03/27/2026

We want to give a shout out and a thank you to the following people who have donated to the Easter egg hunt. This is a great event for the kids and we appreciate the donations and volunteers that help make it happen!!

Thank you Priscilla Tiede, Lori Thorndike, Kaela Croteau, Mary and Pamela Plante!!

We still have a few things we need for the treat bags. The link is in the comments if you would like to help out.