Northampton Parks & Recreation Department

03/09/2026

🏀 Get Ready to Hit the Court! 🍕🔥

Calling all youth in grades 5-8! Unity Basketball is back 😄 Join local first responders, your peers & more for drills, pick-up games, free t-shirts, pizza, and a ton of fun.

Bring your game face, grab your friends, and come ready to play! See you on the courts! 🙌 🎉

More info and a link to sing up 👉 https://northamptonma.gov/2214/Unity-Basketball-Program.

03/09/2026

🚛🚒🚜 We still have room for a few more trucks! 🚑🚓🚚

Our Touch-a-Truck lineup is coming together, and we’d LOVE to fill those last few spaces!

Do you own or work with a business or organization that has a cool truck, big vehicle, or piece of equipment that kids would love to explore? Or know someone who does? Tag them, share this post, and help us make this year’s Touch-a-Truck awesome!

We have space for just a couple more vehicles and would love to see it completely filled up! 🎉

The bigger, louder, and more interesting, the better! 🚛🙌

31/08/2026

Attention Men's and Coed softball teams....deadline is Thursday 9/3. Get your team in and join the fall fun!
https://northamptonma.gov/801/Softball

24/08/2026

🚛 WE NEED TRUCKS! 🚚
Northampton Parks & Recreation is getting ready for Touch a Truck, and we’re looking for businesses, organizations, and community partners with awesome vehicles to join us!
🚒 Big trucks
🚜 Construction equipment
🚛 Tow trucks
🚚 Work trucks
🚓 Public safety vehicles
🚌 Buses
🏗️ Heavy machinery..and anything else kids would think is REALLY COOL!
📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 JFK Middle School, Florence
Participation is FREE, and it’s a great way to showcase your business or organization while giving local kids the chance to see, explore, and learn about the vehicles they see around their community.
Know someone with a great truck or piece of equipment? Tag them or share this post!
Interested in bringing a vehicle? Contact Heidi at [email protected] or 413-587-1040.
Big trucks = BIG fun! 🚛❤️

20/08/2026

🚒 TOUCH A TRUCK IS COMING TO NORTHAMPTON! 🚓

Big trucks and cool vehicles are taking over JFK Middle School!

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence
🎟️ FREE!

Bring the family and get up close with some seriously cool vehicles and equipment! Kids can climb inside, honk the horns, check out the equipment, and meet the community members who drive and operate them.

🚒 Expected to attend include:
🚓 Northampton Police Department
🚒 Northampton Fire Department
🚧 Northampton DPW
🌳 Look Park
🚌 PVTA
📦 Five College Movers
🌲 Dostal Tree Service
➕ And more being added!

🥤 Refreshments provided by TruNorth Bank!

Have a cool vehicle or piece of equipment to add to our lineup? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Northampton Parks & Recreation at 413-587-1040 or [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQybLSi6E/ Mark yourself Going, invite your friends, and come check out the trucks! 🚒🚓🚌🚜

20/08/2026

Come to the meeting to help out with this fun family event!

Want to help keep this event going in 2027? We need you! Join us September 10 at 4:15 p.m. at the Northampton Elks Club. Contact Brenda Ryan with any questions: [email protected]

14/08/2026

🌙✨ Come Explore the Night Sky! 🔭⭐

Registration is now open for our fall Observing the Night Sky program!

Learn to identify major constellations and take a closer look at Saturn, the moon, the Andromeda Galaxy, and other amazing sights through a large telescope.

🔭 Four-week program beginning the week of September 21
🌙 Classes are held after dark
☀️ Each week, we’ll aim for Monday night. If the skies aren’t clear, we’ll move to the next clear weekday evening.
👨‍👩‍👧 Designed for adults, with children ages 6+ welcome to register with an adult

Clear skies, a big telescope, and plenty to discover! 🌌

14/08/2026

🚛 WE NEED TRUCKS! 🚚

Northampton Parks & Recreation is getting ready for Touch a Truck, and we’re looking for businesses, organizations, and community partners with awesome vehicles to join us!

🚒 Big trucks
🚜 Construction equipment
🚛 Tow trucks
🚚 Work trucks
🚓 Public safety vehicles
🚌 Buses
🏗️ Heavy machinery..and anything else kids would think is REALLY COOL!

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 JFK Middle School, Florence

Participation is FREE, and it’s a great way to showcase your business or organization while giving local kids the chance to see, explore, and learn about the vehicles they see around their community.

Know someone with a great truck or piece of equipment? Tag them or share this post!

Interested in bringing a vehicle? Contact Heidi at [email protected] or 413-587-1040.

Big trucks = BIG fun! 🚛❤️

12/08/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Season is Here - Don't Forget Fall Soccer! ⚽

As you check off your school supply lists and get ready for the new school year, make sure to add fall soccer to your family's schedule!

Whether your child is taking their first kicks or ready to hit the field for team play, our Youth & Quabbin Soccer programs offer a fun, supportive environment to stay active, build skills and make lifelong friends.

⏰ Registration Deadlines are Fast Approaching!
Quabbin Soccer (Grades 3–6): Deadline is THIS Sunday, August 16
Youth Soccer (Pre-K – Grade 2): Deadline is Thursday, August 27

Don't let your player get left on the sidelines! 🔗 Register today: https://northamptonma.gov/897/Soccer---Fall

⚽ P.S. We’re also looking for volunteer coaches! If you’re interested, indicate so when registering your child or contact Brooke at [email protected].

10/08/2026

That's a wrap...

Congratulations to our Adult Softball Champions! 🥎🏆

A huge shoutout to Mother Nature for giving us a much-needed reprieve from the rain this past week so we could get all the games in and crown our champs on dry land! ☀️🙏

Thank you to all of our teams, players and fans who made this season so unforgettable. Rest up those shoulders, enjoy the short break and we'll see you back on the diamond soon! 🥎✨