PARKS RECREATION AND FORESTRY
The Recreation Division provides a variety of year round recreation activities for
children and adults. Programs such as summer playgrounds, special needs day camp,
leagues and clinics. Recently added to the program selections are a wide range of
outdoor and environmental education programs. The Recreation Department also offers
many overnight and day trips as well as trips to the theater and museums.
The Forestry Division is responsible for the care and maintenance of the public
shade trees along the streets of the City. Services include planting, pruning and
when necessary, the removal of trees.
The Park Division is responsible for the development and maintenance of all City
parks and playgrounds as well as the care and maintenance of school athletic fields.
In addition, the Park Department personnel waters the 30 plus traffic islands after
they have been planted by local businesses and organizations and also installs and
maintains the hanging plants throughout the downtown area. The Park Division is
also responsible for the operation and maintenance of Brooksby Farm and The Meadow
of Peabody Golf Course.
2008-2009 Winter Program Brochure is now available.
Winter Programs are ready for Registration. Look at what we have to offer this winter.
We have a bunch of new Outdoor Education programs for families and children. To register
for anything in the Winter Brochure call the office at (978) 536-7130. We accept all major
credit cards with phone registrations. Registration can also be done at the office at 50
Farm Avenue during regular business hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday thru Thursday and
8:00am - 12:30pm on Fridays. Please take note of our new policy: Emergency Release
forms are required to be completed before attending any program. They will stay on
file for one year. Emergency Release forms are also available on our website, scroll down.
• By phone: (978) 536-7130
• By email: E-Mail: peabodyrecreation@gmail.com
• In person at 50 Farm Avenue
Richard Walker
Director
Telephone: (978) 536-7131
Fax: (978) 536-7131
E-Mail:
richard.walker@peabody-ma.gov
Jennifer Davis
Recreation Program Supervisor
Telephone: (978) 536-7133
Fax: (978) 536-7131
E-Mail:
jennifer.davis@peabody-ma.gov
Randy Weld
Outdoor Education Coordinator
Telephone: (978) 536-7132
Fax: (978) 536-7131
E-Mail:
randy.weld@peabody-ma.gov
Kevin McCarthy
Parks Superintendent
Telephone: (978) 536-7134
Fax: (978) 536-7131
E-Mail:
kevin.mccarthy@peabody-ma.gov
Faye Dowling
Secretary
Telephone: (978) 536-7130
Fax: (978) 536-7131
E-Mail:
faye.dowling@peabody-ma.gov