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Shout-out to our Parks Crew for maintaining these spaces for community enjoyment!
KPRD PARKSRobin Hood ParkWheelock ParkRussell ParkAshuelot River ParkButterfly ParkEllis-Harrison ParkFuller ParkHickey-Desilets ParkLadies Wildwood ParkShadow Lake ParkKeene Bike ParkKeene Skate ParkNorth Street ParkSesame Street ParkChurch Street ParkBent’s Ice Pond ParkOld Stone Arch Bridge ParkDog ParkPark Activities & AmenitiesClick on the button above to see a list of each park and its specific amenities & activities!Details
Fuller ParkRobin Hood ParkWheelock Park (2)Russell Park (2)Ellis-Harrison ParkSesame StreetPocket Park312 Washington StreetReservoir Street101 Park Avenue41 Carpenter StreetGiffin/Knight StreetSesame StreetDetails
OUTDOOR COURTSTENNIS COURTSVOLLEYBALL COURTPICKLETBALL COURTS74 Knight StreetWheelock Park (101 Park Ave)Robin Hood Park (Reservoir St)Wheelock Park (101 Park Ave)Water Street* Jonathan Daniels (227 Maple Ave)Robin Hood Park (Reservoir St)***Bring your own pickleball nets, shared court**Tennis courts with pickleball linesBASKETBALL COURTSWater StreetHORSESHOE COURTSWheelock Park (101 Park Ave)Details
O T H E R O U T D O O R S P A C E S / A M E N I T I E SDisc Golf CourseA 9 hole-beginner friendly disc golf coursedesigned to coexist with the Keene DogPark! Wheelock RinkLocated in Wheelock Park and used forrecreational activities such as skating,rollerblading, and hockey!Goose Pond Forest2 mile loop trail around Goose Pond! Greatfor hiking, biking, and birding.
HIKESFAMILYTRAILSWATERFALL VIEWSKPRD maintains 40+ miles of hiking and bikingtrails. Here are some highlights: Goose Pond | Drummer Hill | Cheshire Rail Trail |Robin Hood Trails | Appel Way TrailThe Cheshire Rail Trail from the Water St.basketball courts, through downtownKeene, to the North Bridge. Fully pavedroute great for walking, biking, andrunning!Robin Hood Pond loop walk isabout a mile walk around RobinHood Pond. A great little escapeinto nature and pond wildlife!Russell Park has a paved loopwalk, part of which runs along abrook. Fuller Park has a gravelloop walk.Beaver Brook Falls is just under amile walk with waterfall views atthe end!The Jonathan Daniels trail runsthrough beautiful Ashuelot River Park.This walk is just under a mile to theAppel Way Trail intersection.LOOP WALKSDetails
A S HU E L O T R I V E RP A R KP I C N I C S P O T SPick any spot along the riverfor a serene picnic with viewsof the waterfall and parkwildlife.R O BI N H O O D P AR KThe amphitheater here has someof the best views in Keene!You can picnic in ALL ofour parks, but here aresome of our favoritespots!B E E C H H I L LGrab some snacks and hike tothe top of this hill to watchthe sun set over Keene!R U SS E L L P A R KThis park has picnic tables next to aplayground for young children. There’salso a playground designed for olderchildren across the park.IF YOU WANT TO GRILL:Robin Hood Park and WheelockPark both have wooded areaswith charcoal grills.Robin Hood Amphitheater Views
CAPTAIN AMERICA:A BRAVE NEWWORLDOutdoor movies take place at dusk on the lawn of FullerPark (in front of the Rec Center at 312 WashingtonStreet). Movies are displayed on a giant, blow-up screen!Admission is free and popcorn/snacks will be available.Bring a blanket or chair!ABOUT THE MOVIESMUFASA: THELION KINGMOANA 2JULY 17TH JULY 31ST AUGUST 14TH
CONCERTSON THECOMMON7/27/97/167/23BRING A BLANKET OR CHAIR. CONCERTS BEGIN AT7PM. FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!2025MORE INFO:SHEEP DIP50 SHADES OF BLUESWESTMORELANDTOWN BANDBABA RAYCENTRAL SQUARE | DOWNTOWN KEENE7/30TOM FOOLERYBAND8/6 IN CLOVER
Come enjoy an afternoon of learning, fun, andcelebration of pollinators! Support local conservationand shop from local plant vendors.May 17th | Russell Park | 12:30 - 3:00pmKIDS TO PARKS DAYJune 24th | Ashuelot River Park | 11:00am - 2:00pm POLLINATOR PALOOZAJUNE 20TH | Robin Hood & Wheelock Pool | 5-7pmPOOL PARTY GRAND OPENING 2025Join us at Russell Park for our 4th annual Kids to ParksDay! We’re bringing fun for the whole family with a DJ,face paint, Kona Ice, a blow-up soccer arena, and more! Come celebrate the first day of summer with us andkick off our pools opening for summer operatinghours! Pool Info & Events coming soon! Geared towards younger kids & families! We’ll havebubbles, chalk, rock painting, and music!July 14th | Russell Park | 10:00am - 12:00pmRUSSELL PARK POP-UP
Geared towards younger kids & families! We’ll havebubbles, water balloons, rock painting, and yardgames! July 16th | Rec Center | 10:00am - 12:00pmWILDLIFE ENCOUNTERSJuly 28th | Fuller Park | 10:00am - 12:00pmFULLER PARK POP-UP July 17th | Wheelock Bike Park | 6:00 - 7:30pmBIKE PARK COMMUNITY NIGHT2025Wildlife Encounters is bringing their top 10 most incredibleAmbassador Animals. Meet them up close while educatorsshare amazing information about their species!Bring your bikes and we’ll bring the fun! Raffles,music, Kona Ice, food and more! Enjoy a night ofriding and hanging with the community. *Race Nights: June 26th & September 5th!An evening of connection and fun at Keene’s brand newskate park! We’ll have music, Kona Ice, food, raffles,and more as you enjoy the skate park and adjoiningRussell Park. July 31st | Keene Skate Park | 6:00 - 7:30pmSKATE PARK COMMUNITY NIGHT
DON’T MISS THE FUN!We’re ending summer with a fan-favorite carnival!We’ll have novelty games, prizes, a dunk tank,concessions, and more! Tickets will be available topurchase upon arrival.August 7th | Rec Center | 11:00am - 12:00pmMAD SCIENCE SHOWAugust 13th | Fuller Park | 5:30pm - 7:00pmPEANUT CARNIVALAugust 11th | Ashuelot River Park | 10:00am - 12:00pmASHUELOT RIVER PARK POP-UP2025Be thrilled as we defy logic with the Mad Science “Bed ofNails”! Watch as water pressure and the concept ofnucleation create a 10 foot Mad Science soda fountain!You might get lucky and ride on a Mad Science Hovercraft!Come enjoy some outdoor fun skipping rocks,exploring the park, and playing yard games!Follow us on Facebookand Instagram for eventupdates and reminders!FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM
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