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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Centennial Beach Opens June 1st. Season Passes on Sale Now!
Centennial Beach will open for the season on June 1st.
Hours:
9:00am - 7:00pm, 7 days a week
Season Parking Passes will go on sale Tuesday, May 26th at the Recreation Office.
2026 Season Parking Pass Fees:
Hudson Resident - $50.00
Hudson Senior (65+) - $25.00
Proof of residency/age required
Non-resident - $100.00
Cash or check only
Single Day Parking Pass available for purchase at the beach
Day Parking Pass Fee:
Hudson Resident - $10.00
Proof of residency required
Non-resident - $20.00
Non-resident Day Passes are not available for purchase on weekends and holidays (Juneteenth and July 4th)
Cash only
SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION FOR MANY SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMS is NOW OPEN!
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.
Hudson Dog Park Project
CLICK HERE for detailed information on the project and progress made to date.
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.
