Rockland Recreation

Spring Programs & Events: Celebrate, play, and create with us!

About the "Rec" Department

Rockland Recreation proudly services the community by providing recreational and enrichment programs and activities for all ages.

Youth Sports Programs
Babysitter and Home Safety Training
Science
Creative Arts
Adult Sports & Fitness
Adult Art Programs
Hartsuff Park Summer Program
Rockland Teen Center
Tot Enrichment Preschool Program "Chipmunks"

Go to www.rocklandrec.org to view details about our Programs & Events and to register!

Feasibility Study: Rockland Recreation & Community Center

Our first Community Outreach Meeting on January 30th was a strong turnout with a variety of residents and community members actively engaged in learning about the possibilities of a new, all-ages Recreation & Community Center at Hartsuff Park. Great questions and ideas were expressed. All of them were noted and will be taken into consideration. 

We are grateful to Schwartz/Silver Architects and Town of Rockland, MA Town Administration for your work and participation at the public meeting! Thanks to WRPS TV and 88.3 FM for recording the meeting.  View video here.

We will keep you informed with updates and information as the feasibility study progresses. 

Resources:

Rockland Community Center at McKinley School Facility Assessment & Planning Study

Hartsuff Park Usage Plan 2021

Hartsuff Park Image

Teen Center

Rockland Teen Center (RTC) offers middle school students a welcoming opportunity to interact with peers while enjoying recreational, entertaining, and social activities. RTC is open on Friday evenings during the school year. Click here to register for RTC.

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Nursery & Pre-School Program

The Tot Enrichment Preschool Program, affectionately known as Chipmunks, provides children ages three to five with an enriching and educational environment that encourages creativity, while interacting with other children. The preschoolers work to develop social, emotional, and academic maturity necessary for the transition from their home environment to a school environment.

Advisory Board

A five-member board appointed by the Board of Selectmen that acts in an advisory capacity. The Board works closely with the Recreation Department and other Town of Rockland departments to help provide opportunities for the community.

Chair: Mike Garofolo | Members: Kathleen Fulton, Richard Furlong, Sr., Anthony Tanzi, Susan Egan Tasker

Meetings

Meets as needed
394 Union Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Celebrate

We are delighted to offer fun and family-focused events and special occasions to generations of residents including Poetry Slams, Eggs-Treme Hunt, Adult Egg Hunt (new!), Fall Festival, Terror on the Trails, Nerf Wars, and more. Partnering with town organizations, committees, and local businesses is meaningful to our staff. We are honored to help bring the town together.

Save the Dates for these upcoming community events:

Play

High fives to sports, fitness, health & wellness! All are a big part of our year-round comprehensive programming for residents and non-residents age three and older.

Tots' activities teach the fundamentals and beginner skills of popular sports such as basketball, soccer, and floor hockey.

As children grow, boys and girls are introduced to a wider variety of sports thanks to partnerships with Premier Hoops, Total Sports Plus, and F.A.S.T Athletics.

Exciting teen sports provide opportunities to socialize with friends, build confidence, and strengthen their developing skills. Soccer, lacrosse, flag football, volleyball, and basketball attract long-time players, or anyone interested in trying a new sport without an intense competitive atmosphere.

Adult fitness and sports programs give the 18+ crowd a chance to let loose, spread their competitive spirit, gather with colleagues, and be heart healthy. Yoga, kickboxing, and cardio and strengthening workouts are this season's fitness activities.

Create

The multi-talented Recreation staff has a deep appreciation for arts, humanities, and sciences. Youth and adult enrichment classes are making a mark on our Programming. Children can take dance lessons, be a chef in our Kids Test Kitchen course, experiment with different forms of art, and perform in Drama Kids. STEM and science classes are very popular. Boys and girls are challenged to build, learn investigative techniques, are introduced to physics, partake in science experiments. South Shore Pottery has been an inspiring partner with us offering pottery classes for adults and children.

Visit www.rocklandrec.org, email rocklandrec@rockland-ma.gov, or dial 781-871-1730 to speak to a staff member in person. Thank you for your continued support in our programs and joining us at the Community Center. It's a hub of fun and learning!