Parks & Recreation

Mission

Our mission is to enrich the lives of the residents of the Town of Blackstone by providing safe and welcoming parks and recreation facilities, community activities, and events for people of all ages and abilities.  We will maintain and seek land and facilities for active and passive recreation purposes as we encourage town wide interactions that provide opportunities for all to learn, play, exercise, celebrate, or enjoy open space.

Overview

The Parks and Recreation Commission is focused on bringing community events to the residents of Blackstone.  Our focus is engaging residents with fun and creative social events that will help build a real sense of Community!  We have yearly events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Fourth at the Farm, Water Balloon Wars, Fall Festival, Veterans Day Breakfast, and Hometown Christmas Celebration followed by the Santa Parade.  

Members

• Celeste Langlois, Chairperson
• Robert Gilbert, Vice-Chairperson
• Donald Cox, Commissioner 
• Kim Briggs, Commissioner
• Sara Peters, Commissioner

Meetings

Parks and Recreation meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month in the John Eldridge Meeting Room at 15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, Massachusetts

Meeting Dates for 2025

• January - 8 and 22
• February - 12 and 26
• March - 11 and 25
• April - 14 and 28
• May - 12 and 19
• June - 9 and 23
• July - 14 and 28
• August - 11 and 25
• September - 8 and 22
• October - 6 and 20
• November - 10 and 17
• December - 8

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Blackstone Parks

• Roosevelt Park, 15 Street Paul Street
  Amenities: Basketball Courts, Pavilion, Little League Field, Babe Ruth Field, Rest Rooms, Concession Stands, Playground
• Goulet Park, 175 Lincoln Street
  Amenities: Basketball Court, Little League Field, Softball Field, Soccer Fields, Rest Rooms, Concession Stand, Small Playground
• Turbesi Park, 667 Rathbun Street
  Amenities: Basketball Court, Little League Fields, Playground, Small Pavilion
• Valati Park, 8 Summer Street
  Amenities: None - this is a nature park
• Elm Street Park, 132 Elm Street
  Amenities: Half Basketball Court, Playground Equipment
• Town Common, Main Street, between Butler and County Street
  Amenities: Gazebo, Military Memorials

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