CITY DEPARTMENTS
Updated: March 2013
Welcome To The Lynn Parks & Recreation Department
Lynn Parks and Recreation Department is a division of the Lynn Department of Public Works and provides year-round recreational programs including sports clinics, park programs, recreational activities and entertainment outings that meet the needs of all Lynn residents from youths to seniors.
Recreation is an essential service to the community through which we strive to enhance the quality of life of Lynn residents by offering various activities provided though the city. Click on any topic at the left to view details and information.
For more information visit our Parks and Playgrounds and Ponds webpages.
Looking for fun things to do, visit our Events and Activities webpage!
Lynn Parks & Recreation is a Division of the Lynn Department of Public Works.
2013 Youth Summer Job Employment
Lynn Parks and Recreation Department
The Lynn Summer Parks Programs Run 5 Weeks | July 8th – August 9th, 2013
Monday through Friday | 9 AM to 3 PM
1. Lynn Parks and Recreation Positions Available:
Counselor $8 per hr.| Supervisor $10 per hr.| Clinic Instructor $8 per hr.
** Applicants Must Be 17 – 21 Years Old To Apply **
2. Lynn Special Needs Camp Positions Available:
Counselor $8 per hr.
** Applicants Must Be 16 – 21 Years Old To Apply **
Applications are available at the Lynn City Hall Personnel Department, Room 105
or downloading the forms below.
All Applications Must Be Returned To Lynn City Hall, Personnel Department,
by Friday, April 26th, 2013
For further information, please contact Lisa Nerich (781) 477-7096
** All Programs Are Subject To Funding. **
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Commissioner
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Contact
Phone
Fax
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Manuel Alcantara (Acting)
(781) 477-7099
(781) 477-7074
250 Commercial Street Lynn, MA 01905 |
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Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Playgrounds |
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Contact
Phone
Fax
Email |
Lisa Nerich
(781) 477-7096
(781) 477-7141
lnerich@lynnma.gov |
About Our Park Programs | June 2012
The Lynn Parks Department Recreation Program has been in operation for 75 years. It is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works. We service children and adults throughout the year. The goal of the recreation program is to make available a general recreation program to every child and adult in the City of Lynn.
Our program is centered in only 10 neighborhood parks and playgrounds instead of the 20 more neighborhood parks and playgrounds throughout the city due to funding. The Lynn Parks Department brings these types of summer activities into each neighborhood in the city each day that our program is in operation. At the present time the program runs for five weeks during the months of July and August.
Our program is available to children of all social and economic circumstances. The program consists of athletic teams, clinics and leagues in softball, swim program, ski program, basketball, baseball, kickball, tennis, dodge ball, bowling league, and flag football. We also have arts and crafts, miniature golf trips, bowling trips, roller skating trips, movie night, dances, bike safety day, physical fitness day, cake decorating and sand castle contests, and much more for the younger, less athletic children. All programs are subject to funding. |
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| Summer Program |
Parks, Clinics and Leagues
5-Week Program Monday through Friday
July 9th through August 10th
9 AM to 3 PM |
| Afterschool Program |
Bowling League
Tuesdays and Fridays
October through February
3 PM to 5 PM |
| Winter Program |
Baseball/Softball/Swim
4-Week Program every Sunday
January
8 AM to 3 PM |
| Winter Ski Program |
Ski
6-Week Program every Friday Evening
January through February
5 PM to 10 PM |
| Fall/Spring Program |
Tennis
5-Week Program every Saturday
September through October
May through June
9 AM to 1 PM |
City of Lynn Supervised Parks | 2012
Parks Open Monday, July 9, 2012
The following parks will be supervised | July 9th through August 10th
Monday through Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM
Friday's 9 AM - 2:30 PM
The City of Lynn will provide Park Instructors to the following parks listed below. The instructors will provide the following activities during our 5 Week Program: Field Trips, Special Events, Wiffleball Games, Arts & Crafts, Sports Activities, Entertainment, and Fun for all ages. Lunch will be provided during park hours. The Parks Program is available for children 6 years or older. No child is required to remain at the park. We do not provide INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION or DAYCARE. On Rainy Days, the Parks Instructors will be at the designated schools.
BARRY PARK | BOSTON ST (BETWEEN LAUREL & COTTAGE ST)
CLARK ST. PLAYGROUND | CLARK ST. AT END (OFF EASTERN AVE)
COOK ST. PLAYGROUND | COOK ST. (OFF CHESTNUT ST)
GALLAGHER PLAYGROUND | ONTARIO ST.-LINWOOD ST.-HURD ST.
GOWDY PARK | CEDARBROOK ROAD (BETWEEN TUSAN RD & MAPLE VALLEY)
FREY PARK | WALNUT ST/OAK ST
KEANEY PARK | MEMORIAL PARK AVE (BEHIND ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL)
KILEY PLAYGROUND | SANDERSON AVE – AT END (OFF OF CHATHAM ST)
MAGNOLIA PLAYGROUND | MAGNOLIA AVE (OFF BROADWAY)
WARREN STREET PLAYGROUND | WARREN ST. (OFF COMMERCIAL ST)
City Parks and Playgrounds Complete List
| Ames Playground |
Boston Street (between Congress & Franklin St.) |
| Barry Park |
Boston Street (between Laurel & Cottage St.) |
| Bennett Street Playground |
End of Bennett St. (corner Elmwood Ave.) |
| Breed Park |
(includes Bowser Field/ O’Callaghan Way @ Breed Jr. High Rogato Field/Clancy Field) Tennis & Basketball Courts |
| Briarcliff Lodge Boat Ramp |
112 Kernwood Dr. @ Lynnfield St. Camp Kiwanis Pennybrook Rd. at end (off Walnut St.) |
| Clark Street Playground |
Clark Street at end (off Eastern Ave.) (includes Bradley Campus Field) |
| Cook Street Playground |
Cook Street (between Allen & Rockaway St.) |
| Filene Playground |
Western Ave. (between Mall & Park St) |
| Flax Pond Playground |
Chestnut Street (between Pond & Carter Rd.) Tennis & Basketball Courts |
| Floating Bridge Park |
Western & Eastern Ave. |
| Fraser Field |
Western Avenue (between Maple & Washington St.) (includes Prunier Field at Locust St. end) |
| Frey Playground |
Walnut Street (between Dungeon Ave. & Oak St.) Tennis & Basketball Courts |
| Gallagher Playground |
Ontario Street – Linwood St. – Hurd St. Tennis & Basketball Courts |
| G.E.A.A. Field |
Summer St. (between Linden & Ashland St.) Tennis Courts |
| Goldfish Pond Park Lafayette Park |
(corner of Stephen St.) |
| Gowdy Park |
Cedarbrook Rd.(between Tuscan Rd. & Maple Valley Rd) Tennis & Basketball Courts |
| Harbor Landing |
Blosson Street (off of Lynnway) |
| Henry Avenue Playground |
Henry Avenue (at end) |
| High Rock Park |
High Rock Street (off Lawton Ave.) |
| Hood Park |
Holyoke Street Basketball Courts (between Winnepurkit & Rollins Ave.) |
| Keaney Park: Memorial Park Ave. |
(behind English High School) |
| Kiley Playground |
Sanderson Ave. at end (off Chatham Street) Tennis Courts |
| Lynn Commons |
North & South Common Street (Franklin to South St.) |
| Lynn Woods Playground |
Great Falls Road at end (Lynnfield St) |
| Magnolia Ave. Playground |
Magnolia Ave. (off Broadway) Neptune Blvd. Park Neptune Blvd. & Commercial St. |
| Northern Ave. Playground |
Northern Ave. at end (off North Franklin St.) |
| River St. Playground |
River St. at end (off of Western Ave. & Cooper St.) |
| Sagamore St. Playground |
Sagamore St. (off Lynnway between Washington St.- Newhall St.) |
| Sheridan Street Playground |
Sheridan Street (off Essex St) |
| Smith Street Playground |
Smith Street at end (between Green & School St) |
| Warren Street Playground |
Warren Street (between Commercial St & Huss Ct) Basketball Courts |
| Williams Ave. Playground |
Williams Ave. (between Chatham St & Empire St) |
Parks and Playground Usage/Guidelines
Lynn Special Needs Camp Activities and Forms
2013 Youth Summer Job Employment
Lynn Special Need Camp
Lynn Special Needs Camp Programs Run 5 Weeks | July 8th – August 9th, 2013
Monday through Friday | 9 AM to 3 PM
1. Lynn Special Needs Camp Positions Available:
Counselor $8 per hr.
** Applicants Must Be 16 – 21 Years Old To Apply **
Applications are available at the Lynn City Hall Personnel Department, Room 105
or downloading the forms below.
All Applications Must Be Returned To Lynn City Hall, Personnel Department,
by Friday, April 26th, 2013
For further information, please contact Lisa Nerich (781) 477-7096
** All Programs Are Subject To Funding. **
The Lynn Woods Reservation
The City of Lynn’s Department of Public Works, Park Commission, and Lynn Water and Sewer Commission share jurisdiction and management of the Reservation. The Park encompasses nearly one-fifth of the entire land area of the City and represents a significant natural, watershed, and public recreational resource in eastern Massachusetts. Visit the Lynn Woods webpage for more!
Events and Activities
Lynn Parks & Recreation is proud to offer a variety of programs for young and old alike for the upcoming Fall and Winter season. Don't forget to visit our Musicals and Shows webpage for upcoming trips to Boston's theater's!
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