Welcome to Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services

 Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services provides comprehensive recreational and social activities to enhance the well being and social interaction for the Salem Community. 
Summer 2026 Program Registration
Registration for Salem Residents Only:
Wednesday, February 25th – Kids Paddle – registration will open for the first 5 weeks of paddle:
 Week One – June 22nd – June 25th
Week Two – June 29th – July 2nd

Week Three – July 6th – July 9th
Week Four – July 13th – July 16th
Week Five – July 20th – July 23rd
 Thursday, February 26th – Kids Paddle – registration will open for the last 5 weeks of paddle:
 Week 5 – July 20th – July 23rd

 Week 6 – July 27th – July 30th
       Week 7 – August 3rd – August 6th
          Week 8 – August 10th – August 13th
            Week 9 – August 17th – August 20th
 Monday, March 2nd – registration will open for Teen Paddle, Teen Kayak
 Wednesday, March 4th – Registration will open for playgrounds and field trips
 Friday, March 6th – Registration will open for all summer programs.  Please note that programs will continue to be added as they are developed.  Please continue to check our website.
  
Registration for Non-Salem Residents:
March 25th – Program registration will be released and will continue as programs are developed.  Continue to check the website for updates.

Registration for programs is ongoing until programs are filled to capacity.  Wait lists are available.  

 
To get started please Create an Account with all your household information. The data provided - emergency contacts, medical information, etc. - will help us better serve you. This info will also be automatically placed into your registration forms.

When you’re ready to start registering for activities, be sure to review the How to Register for an Activity page.


Contact Info

Superintendent: Trish O'Brien
Program Manager: Kathy McCarthy
Facilities Manager: 
Joe Candelaria
Recreation Coordinator: Kyle Medeiros

Winter Island Manager: Dave Gilbert
Forest River Event Manager: Chelsea Duffy

Office Phone
: 978-744-0924

Office Hours:
Wednesday and Friday- 8:00am -4:00pm
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8:00am -7:00pm

We are happy to share information on local youth and adult sports leagues and affiliates.  Please click the links for additional information.

Salem Little League (Tee Ball, Softball, Baseball)
Salem Beverly Babe Ruth
New England Flag Football
Salem Youth Football and Cheering
Salem Youth Soccer
Salem Swampscott Youth Hockey
Spaulding Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Salem Youth Lacrosse
 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to register for or participate in our programs and services.  Kindly contact us at 978-744-0924 with an accommodation request.

Financial Assistance is available for programs.  Please fill out this Financial Assistance Application and forward to Kathy McCarthy @ kmccarthy@salem.com


The Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Some of our programs are funded by the City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. "In the provisions of our services, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, religion, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, ancestry, public assistance, veteran history/ military status, genetic information or disability."

Parque de Recreación y Servicios Comunitarios de Salem es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. Nuestros programas y actividades son financiados por la Ciudad de Salem Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario Estado de MA a través de la Oficina Ejecutiva de Asuntos de personas mayores, el Gobierno Federal a de los Títulos IIIB e IIIC, North Shore Elder Services, los Amigos del Consejo sobre las Personas mayores y donantes individuales. "En el suministro de nuestros servicios, no discriminamos por raza, color, origen nacional, género o identidad de género, edad, religion, estado civil, estado familiar, orientación sexual, ancestros, asistencia pública, historia de veteranos / militares Estado, información genética o discapacidad."



seal