Mendon Parks Department

06/23/2026

The Horribles Parade is coming up quick! Lots of great prizes, so get those costumes ready. Hot dogs, chips and and an ice cream truck.

We look forward to seeing you all on July 3 at 6pm.

06/11/2026

Thanks to AnyFence for the repair on the Pezzella Field pitcher warm-up area last week. Another project crossed off the to-do list in time for play-offs.

06/09/2026

Summer Tennis in the Parks
mendonma.gov/tennis

Back by popular demand we are offering a summer session of the Tennis in the Parks program.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 classes
7/14, 7/16, 7/21, 7/23, 7/28, 7/30 (rain dates tbd)

Grades 1 & 2: 5pm - 6pm
Grades 3-5: 6pm - 7pm
Grades 6-8: 7pm - 8pm

*We are only offering the youth classes this summer due
We do need to meet minimum registration numbers to run this class

Registration Fee:
Youth: $80/residents (non-residents +$15)

Led by a USTA-approved coach, the Tennis in the Parks program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. We focus on FUN and learning the basics through play. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets and the latest engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker. All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket and ball!
Registration link here: mendonma.gov/tennis

Led by a USTA-approved coach, the Tennis in the Parks program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. We focus on FUN and learning the basics through play. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets ...

06/09/2026

At their meeting on 6/8 the Parks Commission voted to schedule the lights on the Basketball and Tennis Courts to turn on daily, starting around sunset until 10pm through 10/31. The court lights will be on the "low" setting which costs 10¢/hr so that works out to a total cost of $88.50 for the approximate 885 hours of lighting. We are working with Musco on a point of use system that would allow the lights to be requested on demand but that is probably still a ways off. We will also be installing some signage near the courts to post times they are reserved by various groups. As a general reminder the parks facilities close at 10pm.

04/24/2026

04/16/2026

More projects at the park before opening day, thanks to the grounds and highway crew for their help. The foul poles on Pezzella and Lowell were painted along with the gates. A new outlet was installed at the base of the Pezzella scoreboard. Work will continue on Grady field and the new benches and tables are being installed in the coming weeks.

We also ask that there are no vehicles driven onto the fields for any reason. All vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas. Please be mindful of posted no parking signage in front of gates and in fire lanes. There is more work planned for more permanent signage and gates for parking areas.

04/07/2026

A friendly reminder, as we get ready for opening day and warmer weather there is going to be a lot more activity at the park. We ask that all pets are kept on leashes and off the infields. And please pick up any 💩.

We have started the process to de-winterize our facilities and are planning to have the bathrooms opened the week of 4/20 (before opening day). There's currently a single portable toilet near the tennis and basketball courts.

For anyone planning to use the tennis/pickleball courts or any other area, please check the schedule at the bottom of our field use page mendonma.gov/parks-use Hopedale is using our tennis courts this spring while their park is being re-built so there's a little more activity than usual. As always the courts and other facilities are open for general public use when not otherwise booked however any organized events, groups, or leagues need to put in a facility use application.

03/06/2026

Registrations are open for the 2026 Kids 'N' Us Summer Recreation Program! Apologies for the delays, we are finally ready to debut our new registration system, UltraCamp. All pricing remains the same. Dates and field trip info are on the flyer.

Registration link: mendonma.gov/ultracamp

New features with UltraCamp include:
• Self-service options to let customers directly update registrations and swap dates. Customers can now edit their own registrations to swap or cancel dates up to 2 weeks before each start date
• Ability for customers to edit their swim level responses or other form responses as needed from their account.
• Multiple payment plans to pay in installments instead of the 50% or 100% options
• All payment plans are automatic so no more having to remember to go back in and pay the remaining balance due for each week.
• responsive design that actually works correctly with mobile devices
• Integrated attendance and authorized pick-up tracking (no more paper sign in sheets for us)
• Future option to self-select groups (for now, once we process them in June, you'll see the groups (1, 2 or 3) assigned under the lodging section once you register. (we need to test this feature a bit more before rolling it out)

One note, once you sign up for any number of days within a week, to go back and add additional dates in the same week you need to edit the existing registration from your account. We will be updating our FAQ page with more instructions soon.

If you had a user credit in the old Rec1 system, please contact us after setting up an account ([email protected]) and we will transfer it. We will be manually reviewing these as well.

Please if you notice any issues let us know. We are excited for another great summer!

02/03/2026

We are hiring for the 2026 season!
Apply online - mendonma.gov/parks-jobs
(application deadline 2/28/26)
Lifeguards (16+)
Swim Lesson Coordinator / Head Lifeguard (18+)
Rec Program Counselors (16+)
Rec Program Jr. Counselors (14-15)
Snack Shack Crew (16+)
Visit mendonma.gov/parks-jobs for complete job descriptions and online application form

Summer program registrations will open towards the end of the month.