Parks & Recreation

Recent News and Updates

Monadnock View Community Gardens

We are thrilled to launch the first season of the Monadnock View Community Gardens in our relocated site, expanding opportunities to plant, harvest, and connect. Our MVCG pamphlet outlines everything you need to know; plot rental applications will be accepted at Keene Parks & Recreation beginning February 11, 2026.

KPRD Community Call: Let’s Talk Red Pine Scale

We brought together state, county, community, and urban foresters for a quick, informative online session about this invasive pest threatening our red pines on Tuesday, October 7th from 6:00-6:30pm. Check out the video recording of the session. Join KPRD to learn more about harvesting plans at the March 25th MSFI meeting.

Goose Pond Spillway Bridge Donation Program

The Greater Goose Pond Forest is a 1,000+ acre community treasure. Our stewardship community and volunteers built the spillway bridge in November 2025, making Goose Pond Loop Trail a true loop. There is still more to do. In the summer-fall of 2026, we will finish the accessibility components of the bridge – and we need your help. Every donation will continue to be matched – dollar for dollar up to $10,000 – through the generosity of the Savings Bank of Walpole. We’re $1100 away from our goal!

Early Spring Special Events

We love to engage our community – indoors and out – with affordable pop-up programs and free events. Check out what we have to offer this month!

No School? No Problem!

Teacher Workshop Day? Join our Workshop Day Drop-In Program! School Vacation Week? We have lots to offer – April Vacation Field Trips and a KPRD Favorite are open for registration now!

KPRD Early Spring in Full Swing!

With weekday leagues – Middle School Basketball and Grades 2-5 Indoor Soccer – and weekend leagues – PreK – Grade 1 Basketball and Indoor Soccer – our gym is a hub of activity!

Our multi-purpose room is currently hosting Youth Archery, Rouleau’s Tae Kwon Do, the Cheshire Cats Jump Rope Team, and so many recreational classes for toddlers, adults, and seniors! Check us out!