Welcome to Mendon Parks & Recreation

The Parks Commission is dedicated to providing diverse, recreational opportunities for all citizens, without regard to age, ethnicity, social or monetary status. In addition, the Commission shall maintain, upgrade, and increase Mendon's public and park lands. These parcels may include (but not limited to) cemetaries, park lands, monuments and other public facilities, and recreational fields.

The Parks Department is comprised of three commissioners: Chair, AJ Byrne, Jr., Sue Barnett and Joe Flaherty. The Administrative Clerk is Jennifer Welch.

Upcoming Events

POSTPONED: Mother & Son Social, Clough Elementary School. This year's theme is Disco Fever. Open to Mendon and Upton residents. $20 for two tickets and $8 (if you have more than 1 son). One fee for refreshments, pictures, games, contests, prizes. Prizes also awarded for the best theme costumes.

Announcements

Beach Beautification Committee: The Parks Department is looking for volunteers to join a newly formed committee to assist in fund raising projects for site improvements to the Mendon Town Beach. All interested volunteers should contact the Mendon Parks Department (508) 473-0600 or email mendonparksdept@comcast.net.

NEW: Junior Counselor Program

The Mendon Parks Department has made significant changes to the Junior Counselor (JC) Program. Interested participants will receive training in core fundamental skills to become a counselor in the Kids 'N Us Recreation Program. Some examples of training recieved is CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety. The program has been split into three week sessions.  The fee is $120 per session.  All participants will be expected to complete the three week program prior to being considered for a paid counselor position (in future years)*.

To be eligible for our Junior Counselor Program, applicants must have finished 8th grade prior to the opening day of the recreation program.  Sessions will run Monday-Friday from 9 am. - 1 pm.  Registration forms for this program can be found by clicking on the following link:  Junior Counselor Program.

*Please note: completion of the Junior Counselor program does not guarantee employment as a counselor in the Kids 'N Us Recreation Program.

"Kids 'N Us" Recreation Program

Please click on the following link for more information: Recreation Program Information Sheet. Registrations forms can be found through the following link:  2008 Kids 'N Us registration form.

2008 Swim Lessons

Our Learn to Swim Program will follow the guidelines placed by the American Red Cross.  An explanation for each of the 6 levels of swimming lessons can be found by following this link:  Learn to Swim Program.  Please click on the following link for registration form:  2008 Swim Lesson Registration Form.

The Mendon Town Beach

The Mendon Town Beach will open on Memorial Day Weekend this year and will be open each weekend until opening full time (7 days per week) in June  2008.

The Snack Shack

The Snack Shack will re-open when the beach opens on a full time basis (June 2008). 

June 29, 2006: The Pied Potter Hamelin held a pottery exibition and provided a historical perspective on the life of the potter. www.americanredware.com

Pied Potter1, Pied Potter2, Pied Potter3, Pied Potter4, Art Work

Thursday, July 27: Bob Thomas, storyteller: www.bobethomas.com

Bob Thomas1, Bob Thomas2, Bob Thomas3, Bob Thomas4, Bob Thomas5, Bob Thomas6

Friday, August 4: Cruise Control, Classic Rock:

Cruise Control1, Cruise Control2, Cruise Control3, Cruise Control4, Cruise Control5, Cruise Control6, Cruise Control7

Thursday, August 17: Memorial School Skippers

Memorial Skippers1, Memorial Skippers2, Memorial Skippers3, Memorial Skippers4, Future Skipper

Field Usage Request Forms

Have an event you'd like to have at Memorial Park for a nominal fee? If you plan to use any portion of the park for a small or large gathering/event, you are required to submit an application. To request the use of a field for leagues or individual events click on this link: Field Use Form.doc

Next Meeting

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Donations

The Parks Department has volunteer opportunities (beautification of the Town Beach or Memorial Park, etc.). If you are interested in volunteering your time or have an item that you'd like to donate to the Parks Department, please contact us.

In exchange for your time the Parks Department may provide free passes to the Town Beach, free Swim Lessons, free day passes to the Kids 'N Us Recreation Program, etc. The value of the free passes will be determined by the amount of time and/or item donated.

For information regarding any Parks Department activity and/or to be included on our email list:

Contact Jenn Welch, Parks Department Administrative Clerk, (508) 473-0600 or @ mendonparksdept@comcast.net.

Local Links and email addresses

Mendon Upton Soccer Association: http://www.muysa.org/home.html

Mendon Baseball Softball League: http://www.mendonhomeplate.com/

Upton Youth Club: www.uptonyouthclub.org

John Smith #1 Sports: http://www.johnsmithsoccer.com/

ABMI Cable 8: website: www.bellinghamma.org/ABMI.htm

Just A Wee Child Care Center: justawee@comcast.net

PMP Sports: www.pmpsports.com

Other useful links

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/hiking.htm