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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