Located near the corner of Pleasant and Ferry Streets, Flaherty Park is an outdoor recreation park with a basketball court, a boat ramp for the lower Mill Pond. Outdoor picnic tables are set around the perimeter of the parking lot as well.
This park is also the site of the David MacDonald Skateboard Park.
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David MacDonald Skateboard Park - Not Available at This Time
Located in Flaherty Park on Ferry Street, this Skateboard Park provides a legal and fun area for Skateboarders, Rollerbladers and BMX Bicyclists to enjoy the use of a course and jumps. At no time shall skateboarders and bicycles use the facility during the same time periods. The Skateboard Park opened for the season April 4, with it's school in session schedule, it's full day schedule will take effect June 28. The hours of operation are Weekdays 3 to 9 PM while school is in session and 10 AM to 11 PM when it is not. Saturdays 10 AM to 11 PM and Sundays 10 AM to 9 PM when school is in session and 10 AM to 11 PM when it is not. Check the following table for times for skateboarders and rollerbladers and BMX Bicycles. Helmets and elbow and knee pads are required for admission to the Park by all users. Entrance fees are $2 per day for residents and nonresidents when school is in session and $3 per day for residents and nonresidents when it is not. Full year passes are available at the price of $25 for residents and $40 for nonresidents.
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Pulaski Park
Pulaski Park is a passive recreation area located in the center of Easthampton, at the rotary where Northampton Street, Main Street, and Pleasant Street merge. The park hosts many activities in its Gazebo: the Summer Arts in the Parks Concert Series held June through August; the Halloween Rag Shag Parade finale; and Santa Claus drops in around Christmas time. Many wedding ceremonies are also held within the Gazebo throughout the year.
Pulaski Park contains the Kasimer Pulaski Monument, dedicated to the Polish war general, and a monument depicting the first town meeting house in Easthampton, as well as the Mayher Drinking Fountain. Benches grace the park, too.
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Katherine Root Wayside Park
Located at the corner of Route 10 and Florence Road, the Katherine Root Wayside Park is dedicated to passive recreation. It's a nice area with picnic tables to enjoy an afternoon picnic. It also provides a spigot attached to the town water supply for passersby.
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Parsons Street Park
Parsons Street Park is a neighborhood park with a toddlers playground filled with baby swings, spring animals and park benches. It's located at the corner of Parsons and Exeter Streets.
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Pleasant Street Park
Pleasant Street Park is located at on the corner of Pleasant Street and Pleasant Green, it is a children's neighborhood playground. The equipment at the park includes swings, a merry-go-round, and climbing bars in the shape of animals. Benches grace the park as well. In winter it is the site of an ice rink weather permitting.
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Cold Weather Activities
The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Department hosts several cold weather activities held during the months of mid-November to mid-April. These include:
- An Open Swim Program at White Brook Middle School - runs Monday through Thursday nights from 7 to 9 PM, and Saturday afternoons from 1 PM - 4 PM. and is open to all. Rates are the same as in the summer. On saturday mornings there is a free swim 10 AM - noon for resident senior citizens.
- Winter Swimming Lessons at White Brook Middle School -held in March and April, these Saturday morning classes last 6 weeks and offer lessons for all levels. Fees are $30 for the six week program per child.
- Barracudas Swim Team at White Brook Middle School - meets Friday evenings. The Barracudas Swim team is a competition team, trained by the Wilgas, a husband and wife duo, which is under the direction of Parks and Recreation Department. Registration and tryouts for the team are held in April.
- Adult Open Basketball- offers open basketball games twice a week for adults who wish to play: Wednesdays at Pepin School from 6 to 9 PM and Sundays at White Brook Middle School from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. The cost is $3.00 per session.
- Winter Basketball League - Recreational Leagues- Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Easthampton Basketball Association, provides children grades 2 through 12 four recreational basketball teams to join 1 co-ed, 3 for boys and 2 for girls. Costs are $30.00 per player and a sliding scale for two or more children.
- Winter Basketball League - Pioneer Valley Suburban League - Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Easthampton Basketball Association, offers children grades5 through 12 a chance to play on a traveling basketball league. This league provides challenge to more experienced players.
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