Mission Statement

The mission of the Recreation Department is to provide a wide variety of recreational programs and opportunities that are cost effective and that enhance the quality of life for Leominster youth and adult residents, while providing a safe and healthy community environment in which to live through the provisions of recreational programs and facilities.

The Recreation Department is also responsible for maintaining 103 acres of property of which 25 acres (nine sites) are mowed, seven playgrounds are maintained, and trash is picked up at 25 different sites throughout the year. The full-time year round staff consists of Recreation Director Nick Abruzzi, Administrative Assistant Lisa Comeau, and Maintenance Supervisor Roland LaPointe, Jr. There are over 140 seasonal staff.

The Department strives to identify and deliver, on a timely basis, programs and activities that the citizens of Leominster desire and/or request.

The Department commits itself to providing to the community, safe, clean facilities and equipment.

Seasonal Programs and Registrations

The Recreation Department offers year-round programs and services for our youth and adult residents. Over 100 programs are offered over the course of the year, serving over 3,000 participants. A brochure of programs offered is printed each season, and can be obtained online, at the Barrett Park Recreation Department Office, City Hall, and the Public Library. We also distribute the brochure to Leominster public and private schools to children in K-8.

Spring program registrations begin on Tuesday, April 11th!

• Spring 2023 Brochure (PDF)

• Summer 2023 Brochure (PDF)

• Register for Programs

Free Passes Available

2023 DCR Park Pass

The National Park Service (NPS) is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to encourage people to get outside and "Find Your Park" - whether it's a state or national park!

To encourage everyone to enjoy over 50 facilities in the Massachusetts State Parks system, and the 450,000 acres of public land that DCR manages, we've been given a free MA Parks Pass for 2022! This pass entitles the bearer to free parking for one vehicle (excluding buses and passenger vans) but does not guarantee entry.

The pass is available for people to sign out and borrow for the day from the Recreation office at 40 Barrett Parkway, during regular office hours.

• First-come, first-served
• You can call to reserve the pass for a specific day 978-534-7529 or just stop into the office and pick it up if it's available.
• The pass must be returned by 9 am the following day. You can drop it in the mail slot on the office door after hours! Don't forget that there may be someone waiting to use the pass after you.
• There is a $25 late fee and a $60 replacement fee if the pass is lost.
• If the pass is borrowed on a Friday, you get to enjoy it for the whole weekend!

2023 Tower Hill Botanic Garden Pass

Visit Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston all four seasons to view their exquisite gardens, shop in the garden store, hike the trails, take in an event, educational seminar or picnic on the grounds with magnificent views. Open Daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Email the Recreation Department to reserve your pass with the day and time you'd like to visit. Each pass can accommodate up to three people.