North Reading Parks & Recreation Department

11/02/2026

Starting this week, we have two amazing Rec Hoopz programs! This Wednesday is the start of the Rec Hoopz skills session for kindergarten and first grade. The kindergarten session starts at 3:25 pm, and the first grade session starts at 4:15 pm. Both of these sessions happen in the town hall gym. There are a few days left to register for these sessions, but plenty of spots are still available! For more information on these programs, take a look at our flyer below and click on our website link below to register for either session. 🏀
https://northreadingma.myrec.com/info/activities/

11/02/2026

Starting next Monday is our first session of P*e Wee basketball, and starting this Wednesday is our second session for P*e Wee basketball! We have a few spots left in both groups, so make sure to register today for either session. For more information on the program take a look below at our flyer and click on our website like below as well to register! 🏀
https://northreadingma.myrec.com/info/activities/

10/30/2026

Last day to put in your votes online and in person before the votes close!!

10/30/2026

Happy Friday and Happy Halloween, everyone!!
This week, we have a lot of new programs coming your way, starting next month and some starting in January next year, but registration is open now. All the programs we are offering are for the kids! We are offering a fan favorite, which is the Kids Golf Clinic Fall Session with Premier Golf Studio. We have Junior Mahjong: Learn to Play! with Pink Bamboo Mahjong. Then we have InclYOUsion Sports with their baseball and Soccer. We have a brand new program, which is the First Step Speed Winter Speed Clinic. Lastly, we have our biggest hit with the kiddos, which is Wolf Pack Youth Sports with Coach Lee!! We have three programs running with them. First is Future Football Stars; second is Wolf Pack Cub Basketball; third is Sports Medley Clinic. There is plenty of time to register for these programs. In the newer programs, there is plenty of space, but in Kids Golf Clinic and Wolf Pack Cub Basketball, those are going fast and starting so register quickly! If any of these programs catch your eye, then take a look below for more information on each program, and you can click on our website link below to register. 🏌🏀⚽️⚾️🏈🎲

Kids Golf Clinic Fall Session
Ages: 5-14 years old
Dates: Tuesday Session: 11/3/-12/15
Wednesday Session: 11/4/-12/16
Thursday Session: 11/5-12/17
Time 1: 4:00 PM-4:50 PM
Time 2: 5:00 PM- 5:50 PM
Cost: $250
Location: Premier Golf Studio, 35 Main Street, North Reading
At Premier Golf Studio, kids will learn the fundamentals, grow their confidence, and improve their skills in a fun, supportive environment. Through hands-on instruction, engaging games, and friendly competition, young golfers will build their game while having a blast! Beginner - New to golf, or just a few lessons. Grip, putting, chipping, and getting the ball in the air. Hands-on instruction - 2 coaches per class TrackMan simulators + putting green. Friendly competition -
Tournament play, Week 6 - Clubs provided - or bring your own. Snack & Golf Clubs provided!
(Participants are welcome to bring their own) 6-week sessions.

Junior Mahjong: Learn to Play!
Ages: 10-16 years old
Dates: Thurs, 2/4-2/25
Time: 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
(3-day session)
Cost: $200
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall Gym
Discover the fun of Mahjong in this exciting, beginner-friendly class designed for kids and teens!
Junior Mahjong introduces young players to the popular game of American Mahjong in a fun, relaxed, and easy-to-follow environment. Using a simplified Mahjong card instead of the traditional National Mahjong League card, students will learn the fundamentals of the game without feeling overwhelmed. Through hands-on instruction and guided play, participants will learn to recognize tiles, build winning hands, understand the Charleston, and develop basic strategies — all while having fun with friends! Mahjong is a wonderful way to encourage critical thinking, pattern recognition, problem-solving, and social skills. No experience necessary. All materials are provided. Come learn, laugh, and play with Pink Bamboo Mahjong!

InclYOUsion Sports
Baseball and Soccer
Dates: Sun,1/10-2/14
Ages: 2-4 years old
Time: Winter Session 1:9:00-9:50 AM

Ages: 5-7 years old
Time: Winter Session 1:10:00-10:50 AM

Cost: $200
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall Gym
Join us for a fun 6-week sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Baseball AND Soccer!! Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for beginners or for children who are looking for small class sizes taught by well-trained coaches. InclYOUsion Sports provides all equipment, and children only need to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This program is designed for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together. Skill building is modified to each child’s experience level. *Not a drop-off program*

Future Football Stars with Wolf Pack Youth Sports
Ages: 3-5 years old
Dates: Fri, 1/8-2/12
Time: 12:45 PM-1:45 PM
Cost: $70
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall Gym
Our Future Football Stars program introduces young athletes ages 3-5 to the fundamentals of football in a fun, active, and age-appropriate environment. Participants learn basic skills including throwing, catching, ball carrying, footwork, agility, and teamwork through drills, games, and structured activities. The program introduces skills that build a foundation for both flag and contact football, while keeping activities safe and appropriate for young beginners. Our focus is on building confidence, coordination, sportsmanship, and a love for the game while keeping every child moving and having fun. T-shirt included; 6-week session.

Wolf Pack Cub Basketball
Ages: 3-5 years old
Dates: Sat, 11/7-1/2
*No Program Dates: 11/14, 11/28 and 12/26*
Time: S1 9:00 AM- 9:45 AM
S2 10:00 AM- 10:45 AM
S3 11:00 AM- 11:45 AM
Cost: $100
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall Gym
Wolf Pack Youth Sports Cub Basketball program is all about honing skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense while fostering a love for the game. We blend structured training, skill-building drills, and teamwork to ensure that players not only improve but also have a blast on the court. T-shirt included, 6-week program, *Not a drop-off program*

First Step Speed, Winter Speed Clinic
Ages: 8-12 years old
Dates: Mon & Wed, 1/11-2/17
Time: 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Cost: $299
Location: 97 Main Street, North Reading
First Step Speed is a youth speed and agility training program designed to help young athletes become faster, more explosive, and more confident in their sport. Through age-appropriate drills, athletes will develop proper sprinting mechanics, acceleration, change of direction, and coordination in a fun, high-energy environment. Speed is a skill - let's build it!
6-week session/2x a week for boys and girls, grades 3 through 6.

Sports Medley Clinic with Wolf Pack Youth Sports
Ages: 7-14 years old
Dates: Mon, 1/4-2/22
*No Program Dates: 1/18 & 2/15*
Time: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Cost: $75
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall Gym
Join Coach Lee of Wolf Pack Youth Sports for his Sports Medley program! This program focuses on the core sports of Soccer, Flag Football, and Basketball while also incorporating games and other structured activities. A typical day can start with Soccer fundamentals and end with kickball. Participants are encouraged to contribute game ideas while socializing in a structured atmosphere. All equipment is provided by Wolf Pack! * 6-week session* T-Shirt Included!

See a program of interest, but it is full? Please add your name to the wait list; we will do our best to accommodate!! If you would like to receive emails letting you know what’s happening in Recreation, go online to create an account or give us a call. Check our website for our Fall brochure and Winter brochure coming out soon! With offerings for all ages. Registration is rolling, with new programs and activities added regularly!

Choose a program and register online without lining up at the office when registration opens.

10/30/2026

NOTICE OF PARK CLOSURE DUE TO RENOVATIONS!

Parks and Rec would like to notify you that, due to improvements starting on Monday, Nov. 2nd, the Ipswich River Park Playground Area will be closed for approximately one week to allow for renovations to be completed. Check back for updated information. Any questions or concerns should be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Department at 978-664-6016.

10/30/2026

Let the Halloween festivities at Town Hall begin!! Check out the Town Hall employees, all dressed up for Halloween. Make sure to stop by today from 10:30am to 12:30pm for some trick-or-treating at different offices! 🎃👻

10/27/2026

So we heard that the Kids Golf Clinic at Premier Golf Studio was such a hit over the summer, so guess what, we're doing it again this fall!! There are three sessions this fall (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday). This program is for boys and girls ages 5 to 14 years old, and it's for 6 weeks. Take a look at the flyers for each session below; they provide more information on the program! If your child has already done this program and wants to sign up again, or if your child is interested in learning more about golf, then click on our website link below to register (Plenty of spots left, but they do go fast!) ⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️
https://northreadingma.myrec.com/info/activities/

10/27/2026

It is time to start voting for our Town Hall Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Different departments in Town Hall have worked really hard to come up with designs and a theme for their pumpkins! Show some love for your favorite pumpkin by liking the photo, or you can make a comment in the comments section with the number of your favorite pumpkin. Voting is open until midnight on Halloween, and you can also vote in person at town hall with the ballots on the table; then place them in the voting bucket! When voting is closed ballots from in person and votes online will all be counted and then a WINNER will be named!! Good luck to everyone; get to voting!! 🎃 🏆 *Remember to vote for one pumpkin only!*

10/26/2026

As residents prepare for an evening of spooky fun, the Department wishes to provide the community with safety tips. Parents should check that costumes are safe. Clothing and shoes should fit proper…

10/23/2026

Happy Friday, everyone!! I hope everyone is ready for the weekend and to go outside and enjoy the nice weather. With the NBA starting back up, we thought, why not start our basketball season! Starting next month, we'll have four basketball programs running for ages 3 to 7. Then we got a fan favorite for adults, which is PICKLEBALL!! We have two sessions running with Michael Messier. Also, next month we have teamed up with the NRPD to have a community CPR course taught by Officer Michael Leblanc, who has years of experience. This course is very beneficial! There is plenty of time to register for these programs, and there is still a lot of space available in these programs. If any of these programs catch your eye, then take a look below for more information on each program, and you can click on our website link below to register. 🏀🎾🚑

P*e Wee Basketball with Rec
Ages: 3-5 years old
Dates: Mon, 11/9-12/14
Time: Fall Session 1: 12:45 PM- 1:30 PM

Dates: Wed, 10/28-12/16
Time: Fall Session 2: 12:45 PM- 1:30 PM
*No Program dates:11/11 and 11/25*
Cost: $75
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall gym
Join us for a program of FUN while learning the fundamentals of basketball. Kids will learn shooting, dribbling, and passing with skill-based games in a non-competitive environment. Not a drop-off program; 6-week sessions. *Bring a water bottle, wear sneakers, and equipment is provided.*

Wolf Pack Cub Basketball
Ages: 3-5 years old
Dates: Sat, 11/7-1/2
*No Program Dates: 11/14, 11/28 and 12/26*
Time: S1 9:00 AM- 9:45 AM
S2 10:00 AM- 10:45 AM
S3 11:00 AM- 11:45 AM
Cost: $100
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall Gym
Wolf Pack Youth Sports Cub Basketball program is all about honing skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense while fostering a love for the game. We blend structured training, skill-building drills, and teamwork to ensure that players not only improve but also have a blast on the court. T-shirt included, 6-week program, *Not a drop-off program*

Rec Hoopz Skill- Kindergarten Basketball
Dates: Wed, 11/4-1/20
*No program dates: 11/11 11/25, 12/23, 12/30*
Ages: 5-6 years old
Time: 3:30 PM- 4:15 PM
Cost: $130
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall Gym
Join Coach Mat Beaver of Rec Hoopz with the best way to get your child to learn the fundamentals, build their confidence, make friends, and have fun! This class will focus on dribbling skills, proper shooting, how to rebound, pass & play defense. We will progress with different skills focused on each week and will graduate towards the end of the season with some scrimmaging. T-shirt included, 8 Weeks, not a drop-off program

Rec Hoopz Skill- First Grade Basketball
Dates: Wed, 11/4-1/20
*No program dates: 11/11 11/25, 12/23, 12/30*
Ages: 6-7 years old
Time: 4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Cost: $145
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)- Town Hall Gym
Join Coach Mat Beaver of Rec Hoopz with the best way to get your child to learn the fundamentals..build their confidence, make friends and have fun! This class will focus on improving dribbling skills, proper shooting, how to rebound, pass & play defense. We will progress with different skills focused on each week and will graduate towards the end of the season with some scrimmaging. T-shirt included, 8 Weeks, not a drop-off program.

Beginner/Learn To Play Pickleball With Michael Messier
Ages: 18+
Dates: Tue, 11/3-12/1
Time: Fall Session 2: 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Cost: $100 Res, $105 Non-Res
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)-Town Hall Gym
Intended Player Level: Designed for individuals who have never picked up a pickleball paddle or who have limited pickleball playing time. This program will give a player the opportunity to build their game from the ground up before developing bad habits or poor stroke mechanics. This program is essential for all new players who want to have more fun learning and playing pickleball the right way. All equipment is provided - including paddles (feel free to bring your own paddle if you have one), nets, and balls. All you need to do is register, show up, preferably wear tennis shoes (not running shoes), and be prepared to have fun and learn! * 5-Week Program*

Beyond Beginner, Improver Pickleball With Michael Messier
Ages: 18+
Dates: Tue, 11/3-12/1
Time: Fall Session 2: 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Cost: $100 Res, $105 Non-Res
Location: Town Hall (235 North Street)-Town Hall Gym
Intended Player Level: Designed for 2.5 and 3.0-rated players who want to take their game to the next level. You should be able to maintain rallies, be able to serve accurately, know how to keep score, and have played pickleball doubles in game situations. This program is designed to advance your knowledge and play level by introducing you to new shots and strategies while gaining practical experience and confidence to execute the shots in game play. Objectives: getting beyond the basics; learn how and when to use different shots; introduction to dinking, different types of volleys, game strategy, and play. * 5-Week Program*

CPR American Heart Association Certification Course
Dates: Thursday, 11/5
Ages: 16+
Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Cost: $60
Location: North Reading Police Station- Henry Purnell Room
NR Parks & Recreation and NR Police Department have joined forces to bring CPR training to our community. The program will cover CPR & choking for adults, children, and infants, as well as the use of a defibrillator. The program is taught in a very relaxed atmosphere where it is easy for everyone to learn and pass certification. Participants must be 16 yrs or older & must attend both nights to be certified.

See a program of interest, but it is full? Please add your name to the wait list; we will do our best to accommodate!! If you would like to receive emails letting you know what’s happening in Recreation, go online to create an account or give us a call. Check our website for our Fall brochure with offerings for all ages. Registration is rolling, with new programs and activities added regularly!

Choose a program and register online without lining up at the office when registration opens.