Town of Needham - Park and Recreation

09/15/2026

Engineering Needham
Learn it, Build it, Test it
Participants will uncover the science behind each project, then put their ideas to the test by designing and building their own creations.
Fall Dates: Saturday 10/10-12/19
Winter Dates: Saturday, 1/9-3/13
1:00pm-2:00pm
Rosemary Recreation Complex
Program Fee: $135
No program on 10/24, 11/7 or 12/12

09/12/2026

Clay Creations
Participants will create their very own clay sculptures.
Participants will bake, paint and glaze their creations.
Participants will work on three projects a god, a bowl and a robot.

Fall Dates: Saturday, 10/10-12/19
Winter: Saturday, 1/9-3/13
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Rosemary Recreation Complex
Program Fee: $90
Ages: 8-12

09/10/2026

Public Health Advisory - Confirmed Harmful Algal Bloom

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's test results confirm the presence of a cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom (CyanoHAB) at Rosemary Lake.

Until further notice, residents should continue to avoid contact with the water, keep pets away, and refrain from fishing at the lake. If contact with the water occurs, rinse off immediately.

More information on CyanoHABs can be found on the Town's website: www.needhamma.gov/HAB

09/09/2026

Chunky Blanket Making
Join us for Chunky Blanket Making!
Come learn how to make a chunky hand knit blanket in just one morning! This easy and fun project will be your new favorite way to stay warm!
Ages 18+
Location: Rosemary Recreation Complex
Session One: Saturday, 11/21
Session Two: Saturday, 12/19
Sssion Three: Saturday, 1/16
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: Program Fee $155
Alt Text: Blue checkered background with picture of white chunky blanket in the middle

09/08/2026

Project Art!
Join us at Project Art!
Each week artists will explore new projects including perspective painting, textured paint, sculpting, watercolors and more.

Who: Ages 8-12
Where: Rosemary Recreation Complex
When: Fall Dates, Fridays, 10/9-12/11, Winter Dates, Fridays, 1/8-3/5
Time: 5:15pm-7:15pm
Fee: Program Fee $155

No program will take place on 11/6, 11/25 and 2/19

Alt Text: Bright, colorful Project Art flyer with paint splashes, paintbrushes

08/27/2026

You may have heard that the Town of Needham has partnered with Rec Technologies to help residents discover and sign up for our recreation programs!

Rec Technologies makes it easier than ever to discover and register for our recreation programs! You can browse Needham Park & Recreation’s offerings and start planning your Fall and Winter seasons by visiting Rec Technologies here: https://www.rec.us/organizations/needham

Please note that accounts will not transfer over from MyRec and all participants will need to create a new account in order to register for Fall and Winter programs.

08/26/2026

Needham Park & Recreation is excited to announce that our Fall and Winter brochure is now available!

Registration begins on Wednesday, September 2nd at 12:00pm.

We’re also excited to share that the Town of Needham has partnered with Rec Technologies to help residents discover and sign up for our recreation programs! Please note that accounts will not transfer over from MyRec and all participants will need to create a new account in order to register for Fall and Winter programs.

Check out our brochure here: https://www.needhamma.gov/5341/Brochures

Visit our new registration software, Rec Tec, here: https://www.rec.us/organizations/needham

For instructions on how to create a new account on Rec Tec, click here: https://www.needhamma.gov/5212/Register

08/26/2026

Public Health Advisory - Harmful Algal Bloom

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is testing the water at Rosemary Lake for a possible cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom (CyanoHAB).

Until further notice, residents should avoid contact with the water, keep pets away, and refrain from fishing at the lake. If contact with the water occurs, rinse off immediately. The Town will share updates as more information becomes available.

Separately, MDPH has lifted the cyanobacteria public health advisory issued July 21 for the Charles River between Kendrick Street/Nahanton Street (Needham/Newton) and Bridge Street/Spring Street (Dedham/West Roxbury). The advisory included Millennium Park, Cutler Park Reservation, and other nearby stretches of the Charles River.

More information on CyanoHABs can be found on the Town's website: https://www.needhamma.gov/5833/News

08/19/2026

As the pool season comes to an end, our staffing levels may vary from day to day. When staffing is limited, some attractions—including the water slides—may be temporarily unavailable.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone safe. Thank you for a wonderful pool season!

The Rosemary Pool brochure has been updated to reflect our new hours for August 10th - August 30th!

For more information on the Rosemary Pool, check out our brochure on the Needham Park & Recreation website linked here: https://www.needhamma.gov/5699/Park-Recreation

08/13/2026

Registration closes TONIGHT, Thursday, 8/13 for Right Brain Curriculum’s Hands on Science Camp!

In this interactive science class, students explore basic science concepts through hands-on building and experimentation. Kids create and test simple projects such as paper airplanes, rubber band instruments, and small catapults while learning about motion, force, sound, and design. Activities are structured as playful challenges that encourage curiosity, problem-solving and creativity. Through guided experiments and discussion, students observe what happens, make predictions, and improve their designs. The class emphasizes exploration and discovery in a supportive environment, helping young scientists build confidence while learning how science works in the real world!

Dates: 8/24 - 8/28
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Grades: 1 - 5
Location: Pollard Middle School Room 108
Fee: $230

Register online at www.needhamprograms.com