Parks

Montague Parks and Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and the sense of community to the residents of Montague by delivering safe, healthy, diverse, accessible, quality, year-round leisure-time experiences, in addition to preserving and improving its parks and resources. Programs and activities planned by the department include summer camp for children ages 5-12, and special events. https://montagueparksrec.com/

Contact:

Jon Dobosz, Director of Parks & Recreation
56 First Street
Turners Falls, MA 01376
recdir@montague-ma.gov
413-863-3216

Unity Park, Unity Skatepark, Rutters Park, Highland Park, and Montague Center Park are under the authority of Montague Parks and Recreation. MAP OF MONTAGUE PARKS

With views of the Connecticut River, Montague’s award-winning facility is one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in Franklin County! Facilities include a playground, sand volleyball court, basketball court, community garden, picnic area, ball fields and summer splash pad.

After 20 years of fundraising, Unity Skatepark was completed in 2016 with a $263,000 dollars PARC Grant, a Tony Hawk Foundation Grant, and funding from the Town of Montague. Designed by Pillar Designs and built by Grindline, Unity Skatepark features a fast, fun bowl, street-style obstacles (ledges, rails, stairs, banks), and smooth transitions. Individual elements can be used as stepping stones by beginners. Lighting was installed in 2024 to accommodate late night skaters. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES

Rutter's Park Improvement Project was completed in the spring of 2020, and features new playground, picnic shelter and beautiful landscaping throughout the park. Rutters Park was designed by GZA Environmental Inc. of Springfield.

Located just off Millers Falls Road, Highland Park is the second most widely utilized park under the Parks & Recreation Department’s authority. The facility currently includes a softball field (soccer in the fall), basketball, picnic and playground area. The park is currently used by the Girls Softball Program and Youth Soccer.

Completed in 2025, the Montague Center Playground offers a large ballfield, open space, themed playground, and picnic area. Visitors can also enjoy the eco-friendly landscaping, rain garden and pollinator area. The Montague Center Playground was funded through Parkland Acquisition & Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant, and the Town of Montague.