Johnson Street Skatepark and Pump Track Fundraiser

"in kind" donations are also being accepted!

This donation account will supplement the cost of construction and maintenance of the new Skatepark and Pump Track on Johnson Street. Leominster obtained a PARC grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and City Council but is seeking additional funds. Our goal is to raise an additional $150,000.00 to supplement the cost of construction and maintenance of the new Skatepark and Pump Track. Your support would open us up to more designs and added features thus taking this project to the next level. Your donation to the City is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

For more information about the park visit the Frankie Fortuna Memorial Skatepark website.

Spohn Ranch is the designer of our new park. Check out this video for an example of one of their pump tracks in use:

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 spring and fall, 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.

Ice Safety Information

When temperatures fall, people want to enjoy the ice. Please review the following safety information!

• Directions for making Ice Awls or Ice Claws
• Ice Safety Tips from MEMA
• Ice Strength Guidelines
• Activity-based Ice Thickness Guidelines

Testing Barrett Pond for Ice Safety: We try to check the ice a few days during the week, when it is safe for staff to do so, and post the date and thickness at the park entrance. The listed ice depth is an average taken from test holes in only a couple of locations on the Pond and is not meant to be used as a gauge for the entire pond, since ice does not form in a uniform manner. Ice will be thinner at the dam and at stream inlets.  Skate at your own risk.

For more information, please see the ice strength and safety information provided by the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

We ask that you not bring dogs to Barrett Park, including small dogs that can be carried. Thank you! More Information

2021 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 our Massachusetts state parks and the 450,000 acres of public land that DCR manages, we've been given a free MassParks Pass for 2021!

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 9:00 a.m 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!

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 Judith Sumner, 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.

Employment

We're currently accepting applications for a maintenance supervisor. Detailed information is available on our Seasonal Employment page.

Employment Application