Happening Now
It’s a winter wonderland out there! Looking to skate? KPRD maintains three ice surfaces: Robin Hood Pond, Wheelock Park Rink, and Wheelock Park Kiddie Rink. Parks lights in these areas are on until 10pm daily!
Please observe & adhere to any thin ice signage. Our team checks ice thickness regularly and safety is always our top priority. Temperatures are fluctuating (an ice maintenance challenge) and there are lots of opportunities to #GetOutside safely.
GROOMED CROSS COUNTRY SKI & SNOWSHOE LOOPS
Winter recreation at its finest! Our Parks Team has groomed cross country ski and showshoe loops in Ladies Wildwood Park and in Wheelock Park! We do not provide ski or shoe rentals; our parks are open from dawn to dusk year-round.
RECENT NEWS & UPDATES
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!
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 February 25th MSFI meeting!
Upcoming Events
KPRD BASKETBALL IS IN FULL SWING!
With weekday leagues (4th-5th grade, Middle School Development, High School 3v3) and weekend leagues (K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, Men’s League) our gymnasium is THE place to be!
MONADNOCK VIEW COMMUNITY GARDENS
KPRD is looking forward to a new garden season in our relocated community garden space! More information will be shared on February 4th with plot rentals opening February 11th. Stay tuned!
KPRD WINTER FEST!
We love gathering our community – neighbors, family, and friends – and celebrating the winter season! Our 2026 Winter Fest is about a month away. Follow along for more details!
FEBRUARY VACATION DAY PROGRAMS ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
We enjoy school vacation weeks and this February looks like one for the books – “Field Trip February” with a KPRD Favorite to round out the week. Join us!
