ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fall/Winter Part-time Seasonal Employment

The Hudson Park Commission/Division of Recreation is seeking individuals for 2026-2027 Fall/Winter part-time seasonal positions. Positions available may include, but are not limited to, Gym Supervisor, Scorekeeper, and Clinician/Instructor for our Basketball program, as well as Program Leaders for single-day and multi-day non-Basketball programs.

Programs could start in early November and continue through February. For more specific information regarding the positions, please contact Hudson Recreation at hudsonrecreation@townofhudson.org

If interested, please submit a completed application to dhannon@townofhudson.org no later than Friday, October 30th, 2026 at 4:00pm. 
 

YOUTH BASKETBALL GRADES K-4

Registration for Youth Basketball for grades K-4 is now open. Registration closes on November 13th. Click here to register!

Hudson Youth Basketball Registration Is Open For Grades 5-8

Registration is now open for youth basketball players in Grades 5-8. Teams in Grades 5-8 will play in the Nashoba Youth Basketball League. The NYBL is a recreational league made up of ten member towns: Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Clinton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Maynard, Stow, and West Boylston. Registration closes October 11th, so register soon!
Information for Grades K-4 programs will be announced in October.
 
 
 
 

Food Truck Fridays - September 2026

CHALK THE WALK

August 1st head on down to the Downtown River Walk for Chalk the Walk. Create your own master pieces, take photos at our photo op spot, or take a turn through our chalk obstacle course. Don't forget to visit the Hudson Public Library table to make some fun wet & dry chalk art to take home!
 
Make sure to Engage with our chalk artist Elissa Surabian to learn tips and tricks to make your art pop.
 
This is a FREE community event in partnership with the Hudson Public Library. 
 
 

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Hudson Dog Park Project

CLICK HERE for detailed information on the project and progress made to date.

PATCHWORK PADDLE RECYCLED BOAT RACE

Registration for the Patchwork Paddle Recycled Boat Race is OPEN! Registration will close on July 10th.  The race will be held on July 18th at 10am with a rain date of August 15th.             

The cost to register is $25.00 per boat
The goal is to design & build a person-powered recycled materials boat capable of racing approximately 100 yards. (Possibly more than once!) and to complete the race the fastest.

BASIC RULES FOR RACING

  • Be SAFE and have FUN!
  • Minimum age of 16 to set sail alone. Anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by someone 16+.
  • All crew members MUST provide and wear their own Coast Guard-approved personal floatation devices, while racing.
  • Registration is only required of the Boat Captain, who will serve as the point of contact.
  • Participant Consent & Release Forms must be signed for every participant by either the participant, or parent/guardian if those participating are under the age of 18.
  • No sharp objects on board vessels.
  • No more than 4 human occupants will be permitted in/on any boat. All crew members must be friendly and reasonably warm-blooded.
  • All crew members must be in/on the boat at the start of the race and when crossing the finish line to be eligible for prizes.
  • Any boat deemed unsafe to others (or to the lake) will be disqualified. There will be a technical inspection prior to racing. Please see Technical Inspection Guidelines to understand how that will work.
  • Paint, if used, must be dry before launching. Water-based paint only - no oil-based.
  • Boats should be built prior to arriving to the greatest extent possible. There will be 30 minutes allowed for any assembly required.
  • The “cabin” of the boat (where the crew sits) may not be enclosed. Maximum height of any cabin sides/walls is 3ft.
  • Crew members are responsible for removing boats, boat parts, and debris completely from the lake and facility. PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF THEIR BOATS. (off site)
  • Please see the boat building guidelines HERE for a full list of requirements and restrictions.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Parking is free for all registered participants and spectators including non-residents between the hours or 9am and 10am the morning of the race. Racers should arrive no later than 9:30am to check in. The Race will start at 10am sharp. 
Boats must be carried from the parking lot down to the shoreline prior to racing. Please keep this in mind while planning and constructing your boat.  

SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION FOR MANY SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMS is NOW OPEN!
 

Recreation Master Plan - Friday, February 21, 2020

Over the last several months, the Hudson Park Commission – Division of Recreation has been working with Weston & Sampson to develop a Recreation Master Plan. Below are links to additional information:
 
 

Pickleball Court at Riverside Park

Hudson Recreation has 6 Pickle Ball nets at the Riverside Tennis Courts to be used for public play (seasonally).  Use of the courts (both Tennis and Pickle Ball) is made available to individuals or organizations who reside in Hudson.  When not in use, pickle ball nets are to be placed off the courts along the inside of the fence, closest to the parking lot so that they are always accessible throughout the season.  The pickle ball courts can be used for open play with the exception of the days/times that the HHS Tennis Programs are utilizing the courts or when reserved for use by our local Pickleball group: Hudson, MA Pickleball. 

Mission Statement

   The Park Commission/Division of Recreation goal is to provide the residents of Hudson with a comprehensive leisure time program for those of all ages, while continually expanding and enhancing recreation facilities and opportunities keeping abreast of ever changing trends.  Also to preserve open space and the natural features of Hudson that defines its character, identity and link to the past.