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The Holyoke Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to developing and promoting recreational opportunities for the residents of the community.

Please check this page for updated information regarding upcoming events!

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Post Date: March 6, 2023
Spring Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt!

Please join us on April 1st, 2023 for our 'Spring Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt!' at Heritage State Park from 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Unlimited Free Rides on the Holyoke Merry Go Round, Crafts, Pony Rides & Balloons.

Come celebrate with us and take your picture with the Easter Bunny and visit our Holyoke Fire Department!

Egg Hunt Times:

  • 10:00AM Toddler
  • 10:30AM 4 – 6-year-olds
  • 11:00AM 7 – 9-year-olds
  • 11:30AM 10 – 12-year-olds

 

Rain or Shine!!!


Fecha de publicación: 6 de marzo de 2023

Celebracion de la Primavera y Busqueda de los Huevos de Pascua en Holyoke Heritage State Park - Sabado 1 de abril del 2023; 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Corridas gratis ilimitadas en los caballitos Holyoke Merry Go Round, Artesania, Paseos en pony, & Globos.

Tomese una foto con el Conejo de Pascua & Visite con el Departamento de Bomberos de Holyoke!

Hora para la Busqueda de Huevos:

  • 10:00AM Toddler o para los ninos mas pequenos
  • 10:30AM 4 – 6 anos
  • 11:00AM 7 – 9 anos
  • 11:30AM 10 – 12 anos

 

Lluvia o Soleado!!!

 

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Post Date: February 14, 2023

Please join Robert Comeau on his Historical Tours of Holyoke, South Hadley and Chicopee! For more information, updates and rain dates please visit: http://www.holyokecanaltour.org/

Here are just a few of the tours held in our city’s parks:

Maple Street Walking Tour: Saturday May 6, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00PM - Park at the circle at the northern end of Maple Street in Holyoke, a 3 mile walk from Pulaski Park to Sheard Park

Sesquicentennial Ramble through Historic Holyoke: Saturday May 20, 2023 from 10:30 - 12:00PM - Meet along Hampden Street side of Veteran’s Park, honor and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Holyoke as a city

Oak Street Walking Tour: Saturday June 3, 2023 from 10:00 - 12:00PM - Meet at Avery Field in Holyoke, a 3 mile walk to learn about the parks and homes along the street

The Bridges of Day Brook - A Wandering Walk in Community and Anniversary Fields Hills: Saturday September 9, 2023 from 10:00 - 12:00PM - Meet in the parking lot of Community Field of Holyoke to walk 3 miles and learn about the history and geography of these two fields, both of which are celebrating their centennials

 

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Post Date: January 19, 2023

The Holyoke Parks and Recreation Department is holding American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and Re-Certification Classes

Lifeguard Certification Class

  • Classes will be held in two sessions:

Session 1 – March 25 & 26

Session 2 - May 20 & 21

(participants only need to attend one weekend session)

  • Classes will run from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
  • Classes will be held at the Holyoke Boys and Girls Club (70 Nick Cosmos Way)
  • All participants must be 16 years old
  • Must pass a pre-skills test at the start of class
    • Swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool)
    • Surface dive to retrieve a 10 lb. object and return to surface
    • Tread water for 2 minutes without stopping and using your legs only
  • $150 for Holyoke Residents
  • $250 for non-residents

 

Lifeguard Re-Certification Class

  • Classes will be held on Sunday, March 26 & Sunday, May 21 (participants only need to attend one class)
  • Classes will run from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Classes will be held at the Holyoke Boys and Girls Club (70 Nick Cosmos Way)
  • Update your skills while also extending your certification for another two years
  • $100 for Holyoke Residents
  • $200 for non-residents
    Participants must register and be paid in full before attending the class.  Please register at the Holyoke Parks and Recreation Department, 413-322-5620.  Limited space available!!!

Fecha de publicación: 19 de enero de 2023

El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Holyoke está ofreciendo un curso para obtener el certificado de salvavidas y para renovar su certificación por la Cruz Roja Americana.

 

Clase para obtener la certificación de Salvavidas

  • Los cursos se darán en dos sesiones:

Sesión 1 – 25 - 26 de marzo

Sesión 2 - 20 - 21 de mayo

(interesados solo tienen que asistir a una sesión de fin de semana)

  • Las clases comenzarán a las 8:00 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m. en la piscina de la Holyoke Boys and Girls Club (70 Nick Cosmos Way)
  • Todos los estudiantes tienen que tener 16 años en adelante
  • Tomarán un examen de pre-destrezas antes de comenzar la clase.
    • Nadar 300 yardas (12 veces a lo largo de una piscina de 25 yardas)
    • Bucear  para recoger un objeto de 10 lb y regresar a la superficie
    • Mantenerse a flote por 2 minutos sin parar usando las piernas solamente.
  • $150 para residentes de Holyoke
  • $250 para no-residentes

 

Curso para renovar su Certificación

  • El curso se ofrecerá el domingo 26 de marzo y el domingo 21 de mayo. (Interesados tienen que asistir a una clase solamente)
  • Las clases comenzarán a las 8:00 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m. en la piscina de la Holyoke Boys and Girls Club (70 Nick Cosmos Way)
  • Actualice sus conocimientos mientras extiende su certificación por dos años más 
  • $100 para residentes de Holyoke
  • $200 para no residentes

 

Para inscribirse tiene que pagar la cuota completa antes de asistir a las clases. Regístrese llamando al Departamento de Parques y Recreación al 413-322-5620.   Espacio limitado!!!

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