Parks, Playgrounds, and Conservation
Field and Facility Request Form
The Derry Parks & Recreation Department maintains and staffs many parks and playgrounds throughout the town of Derry. Waterfront areas, ball fields, and playgrounds are just a few of the many areas the Department supports throughout the community.
Many of the areas mentioned below are available for rental when they are not being used by Department programs or Derry Sports Organizations. If you are interested in using a field, park, athletic court, or area for a family gathering, organized event, and/or community gathering, please complete and submit the above facility request application. These applications are required to guarantee that services can be provided and available when needed and not overlap with other scheduled events. All forms must be submitted before the office can confirm requested dates or facilities. Please note, proof of insurance and all fees must be received in the office before the date of the event. A Public Gathering permit and/or detail officer may be necessary for certain events depending on size of the group, public safety, etc. Alcohol is not permitted at or on any town park, playground, or facility.
Looking for more information?
- Learn more about our Policies on Athletic Fields, Parks, and Athletic Courts by Clicking Here!
- ** NEW For Town Conservation Land Areas & Bike Trails, click Here!
Please call the Recreation Department office at (603) 432-6136 for questions.
Parks & Playground Information
* Parks listed as open for the season are open weather permitting*
Last updated 02/14/2024
Facility | Address | Description | Notes |
Alexander-Carr Park & Lodge | 28 Pierce Avenue (off Birch St.) | 3- Season Pickleball Court, winter Sledding, playground, trails, and lodge. Rentals available at this location for meetings, birthday parties, wedding & baby showers, etc.Facility Request Application Required. | Please call 603-432-6136 for more information. |
Alexander-Carr Tennis Courts | Birch Street (in front of Parkland Medical Center) | Tennis courts are open to the public weather permitting for as long as possible, usually mid-April through October. | |
Dana Ball Tennis and Pickle Ball Court | Rollins Street (across from Hood Park) | Tennis and pickle ball court open to the public weather permitting for as long as possible, usually mid-April through October. | |
Dog Park | Fordway, off Rte. 102 | Please see rules before visiting | Open |
Don Ball Park -Fields & Playground | 14 Humphrey Road (off By-Pass 28) | Athletic Fields, Playground, Concession Stand (seasonal) | Playground is open for the season Please call (603) 432-6136 to learn more about the field reservation process |
Don Ball Park- Splashpad | Don Ball Park, 14 Humphrey Road | Please see rules before visiting. | The splashpad is closed for the season. Please check back for our 2024 season! |
Gallien's Town Beach | 39 Pond Road (corner of Pond Rd. and Route 102) | Resident only beach passes (Click here for Beach Pass information), seasonal Swimming, Concessions, Fishing, Boat Rentals, Kayak and Paddle Boards Rentals, annual Turkey Trot 5K. | Gallien's town beach is closed for the season. Please check back for our 2024 season! |
Hood Park | 4 Rollins Street | Basketball, Shuffle Board Court, Picnic Tables, Playground, Fishing, Biking and Trails. Not suitable for swimming. | Open, playground is open for the season. Waterfront is still not suitable for swimming. For playground updates click here. |
MacGregor Park | East Broadway, next to the Derry Public Library | Summer Concerts, DerryFest, Veterans Monuments, Special Community Events | Concerts in the park will begin in June. Please check back for the 2024 season! We are excited to offer you a full summer of fantastic music! |
Rider Fields | 38 Tsienneto Road (next to the Upper Room) | Soccer, Field Hockey | Please call (603) 432-6136 to learn more about the reservation process |
Vet's & O'Hara Fields | South Avenue | Baseball, Softball | Please call (603) 432-6136 to learn more about the reservation process |
Additional Information
Field Directions
Date Updated
April 2014
Notes
Please see the attached for field directions
Additional Information
Field Usage Field Specific
Date Updated
February 2014
Notes
Please see the attached for field specific policies
Additional Information
Field Use policy- Full version
Date Updated
February 2014
Notes
Please see the attached for a full field use policy
Additional Information
Schools Used for Recreational Basketball
Date Updated
December 2014
Notes
Please see the attached for school addresses
Additional Information
School Directions
Date Updated
January 2015
Notes
Please see the attached for school directions provided by the Derry School District; found under "district" on the left side.