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Hooksett Parks & Recreation reports playground, mulch and restroom work; vandalism observed at town sites
Summary
Committee members reported progress on swing-set excavation at Lambert Park, demo of bathrooms at the Luke Goodwin Building for replacement, playground mulch and field striping, and discussed recent vandalism captured on video; a parent has contacted staff seeking next steps.
HOOKSETT — At its meeting, the Hooksett Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed ongoing maintenance and capital work across town parks, reported vandalism at town facilities and described planned restroom renovations.
Committee updates included: excavation begun for a new swing set at Lambert Park; plans to remove an old bench and a grill pit and replace the bench donated by local Boy Scouts; playground mulch work at multiple sites; starting irrigation systems and fertilization; and athletic-field striping in advance of baseball and other spring sports. Committee members said flag football was scheduled to start in a few weeks and that spring sports had begun in some cases but were paused by recent snow.
The committee reported that bathrooms at the Luke Goodwin Building were demoed and will be replaced. Parks staff said vandals had caused damage at several facilities and that video footage captured the youths involved; a parent has contacted staff about their child’s involvement and inquired how to make restitution. Members also described paint and graffiti incidents at softball facilities.
Why it matters: The committee said maintenance work and capital replacements are aimed at keeping parks usable and safe. Members said vandalism increases repair costs and staff time and that volunteers and donor groups (for example, HYA donating a scoreboard or purchasing equipment in past projects) historically help offset town expenses.
Next steps: Committee members will continue planned projects, coordinate replacement of restroom facilities, schedule site visits to discuss sign placement and horseshoe-pit relocation at Lambert Park, and coordinate with police or families on vandalism follow-up as appropriate. No new funding was approved at the meeting.
Ending
The committee plans to reconvene after staff brings project schedules and cost estimates and to invite relevant Council members or contractors for site tours when needed.
