Parks & Recreation Commission

Mission Statement

The Parks and Recreation Commission maintains the inventory of parks and open space in the city, makes recommendations for long- and short-term maintenance and improvement plans, and approves the use of the city's parks and recreational facility for events.

Amesbury is rich in its natural resources, with amenities that include:

  • Lake Attitash and Lake Gardner
  • Several ponds
  • A public beach
  • The Merrimack and Powow Rivers
  • Open space preserves
  • Parks
  • Farms
  • The Town Forest
  • The new Riverwalk

Amesbury has a number of parks and open spaces that provide year round active and passive recreation activities. Residents value the many beautiful open spaces and vistas throughout Amesbury. Please see the Recreation Inventory for specific uses.