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May & June 2025


Dundee Park OPENS May 24!

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Community & Family Programs

Over the second weekend in July, families all across the state of Maine will participate in a backyard campout to celebrate National Parks and Recreation month. Enjoy the great outdoors right outside your own back door, or camp out as a family in your living room. This is a great way to enjoy the beauty of summer in Maine while enjoying time as a family.


Dates: July 11-13 - choose the night(s) that work best for you!

Location: Your backyard, your living room, or anywhere at your own home!


First 50 Windham families to register receive a FREE “campout kit” with s’mores ingredients and a fire starter! Please only register one person per family.

Register Here

MRPA Summer Discount Tickets


The Windham Parks & Recreation Department is once again partnering with the Maine Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) to offer discount tickets to area amusement parks. Save time and money by purchasing tickets through us!


Tickets will be available in the Parks & Recreation Office Mid-June!

Sorry, no online sales for discount tickets.


2025 Summer Discount Ticket Prices

Aquaboggin General Admission Pass

Gate Price - $34

Discounted Price - $23


York's Wild Kingdom (Zoo Only) Ages 14 & Up

Gate Price - $18

Discounted Price - $14


Funtown/Splashtown USA Combo Pass (48" or Taller)

Gate Price - $59

Discounted Price - $49

More Information Here

Youth Programs

Summer Track

For Ages 5-14

We have two different options for our track program this summer.


Skills & Drills Program This is a non-competitive, instructional program that will work on improving the runner's skills and timing. Participants will be given the opportunity to develop skills in running and field events (including javelin, shot put, long jump, and discus.) 


Practices: Monday & Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm or 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Windham High School Track (You choose the time).


Fee: $70 resident /$80 non-resident - T-shirt included!



USATF Competitive Program This program will hold two practices per week along with track meets at local area schools (transportation to track meets are not included).


USATF Membership: Competitive program participants are required to go to the USATF website, make an account and sign up for the Individual Youth Membership for a fee of $35. If this is the first time your child is participating in this program, a copy of their birth certificate is REQUIRED during USATF membership registration.


Practices: Monday & Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:30 or 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Windham High School Track (You choose the time).


Meets: Runners will participate in weekly local & regional meets on Thursdays. The State Meet will be held in August on a Saturday for anyone who qualifies. 

June 26: Massabesic

July 2: Massabesic

July 10: Windham 

July 17: Greely

July 24: Freeport 


Fee: $150 resident /$160 non-resident & $30 USATF Membership Fee - T-shirt included!


Registration opens Monday, May 12th. Payment is due in full at time of registration. Registration closes June 16th.

Register Here

Additional Summer Offerings


ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

  • Masterpiece Makers (Grades 1-3)
  • Paddling Adventure (Grades 4-8)
  • Archery (Ages 11-13)
  • Swimming Lessons (Grades 1-5)
  • Feelin’ Good Mileage Club (Grades 1-8)
  • Intro to Horsemanship (Grades 6-8)


ADDITIONAL WEEKLY CAMPS

  • Bonus Camp for Grades 1-6 (for Windham Campers only)
  • Lego Camp for Grades 1-6
  • Chess Wizards Camp for Grades K-6
  • Summer Monologue Program for Ages 11-14
More Information Here

Adult Programs

Monday and Tuesday

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

For Ages 18+

Adults ages 18+, please join us on Monday and Tuesday nights at the Windham Town Hall Gym. Games will be played in a pick-up format.


Pre-registration is required for this program.

Date: Mondays and Tuesday June 23 - August 5

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Locations: Windham Town Hall Gym

Fee: $20

Register Here

Adult Beginner Pickleball Lessons


Maybe your friends play Pickleball. Perhaps you’re a tennis player looking for a new challenge. If you have a fun-loving mindset and an ounce of athletic ability, then Pickleball is the game you should begin playing.


In this three-week program, you’ll learn how to effectively strike the ball, maintain a rally, keep score, and the rules and basic gameplay. At the conclusion of these lessons, players will have the foundational understanding and skills to start playing Pickleball. 


Coach Dave Cousins is a combined PTR, USPTA, and IFP (International Federation of Pickleball) Certified Professional with many years of teaching experience in Southern Maine. He loves working with both juniors and adults, whether just starting out or playing at competitive levels. Dave's belief is that racket sports have a place for EVERYONE, of any age, ability, or skill set. 


Dates: Saturday Afternoons 

May 10, 17, 24, 31 (no class May 3)

June 7, 14, 21, 28


Time: 10:30am - 11:30pm

Location: Windham Community Park

Fee: $75 per month for 4 week sessions

Register Here

Coached Pickleball Play


Come join us for a game of Pickleball with friends! Coach Dave Cousins will give specific coaching tips between rallies to help improve your game!


**Must know basic rules of pickleball to participate in this program.


Dates: Saturday Afternoons 

May 10, 17, 24, 31 (no class May 3)

June 7, 14, 21, 28


Time: 11:30am -12:30pm

Location: Windham Community Park

Fee: $75 per month for 4 week sessions

Register Here

Archery


Instructors from the Maine School of Archery will teach students range safety and proper shooting mechanics. Archers will also learn about mental focus, self-confidence and physical fitness.


All equipment will be provided by Maine School of Archery


Please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.

Bring a water bottle and hand towel.


Dates: July 12, 19, 26 & Aug. 2

Location: Lincoln Field, Windham

Time: Session I: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Session II: 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Fee: $220 per session

Register Here

Senior Programs & Trips (55+)

CANDLEPIN BOWLING

Monthly on Tuesdays from 10:30am-1:00pm

5/27, 6/24 ~ Cost $15 per session


HARRASEEKET INN AFTERNOON TEA

Wednesday, May 7 from 2:30-6:00pm. Fee $22 per person


ALPACA FARM TOUR & PICNIC

Tuesday, May 20 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Fee $25 per person


COME FROM AWAY

Wednesday, May 28 from 10:00am-6:00pm at Ogunquit Playhouse. Fee $85 per person


A DAY AT THE BEACH - Pine Point

Thursday, June 5 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Fee $15 per person


SOMETHING ROTTEN

Sunday, June 15 from 10:30am-5:00pm at Lyric Theatre

Fee $45 per person


GARDEN STROLL @ PINELAND FARMS

Wednesday, July 2 from 10:30am-3:00pm

Fee $15 per person


GUYS AND DOLLS

Wednesday, July 9 from 11:30am-6:00pm at Ogunquit Playhouse.

Fee $85 per person


Sign up for trips Here

Fitness Foundation-Chair Exercise

Many individuals with chronic pain have restricted movements, limited range of motion, mobility issues or balance concerns that can make engaging in physical activity, such as walking or using weight machines, difficult or impossible. One often forgotten option that is available is chair-based exercise.

A wide variety of chair-based exercises exist. Activities can be aerobic to improve heart health, strength based to build muscle or yoga inspired to stretch the body. A combination of the three leads to a complete workout without leaving a chair.


Come join us every Monday &/or Wednesday for a fun filled workout, using balls, bands and weights. Every ability level welcome!


Mondays -    Focusing on strength and endurance

Wednesdays - Chair Yoga & Pilates, focusing on balance, flexibility and range of motion.  


Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Town Hall Gym 

Fee:     $5 Drop In

        $21.25, $17 or $12.75 per month 

        (depending on number of weeks in month)


Dates: May 5 - August 27 

Register Here

Adult & Senior Monthly Programs

Bingo


Two Mondays every month. 

Bring your lucky charms, good humor and quick reactions.

Prizes to be won!


Dates:

May 5 & 19

June 2 & 16

July 7 & 21

August 4 & 18

Summer Potluck August 18 - Begins at 12pm!


Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Location: Town Hall Gym

Fee: Free!

Register Here

Cribbage


Cribbage is a card game where players compete to score points by making combinations of cards. Whether you are an advanced player or a beginner

All are Welcome! 


Dates: Thursdays, May 1 - August 28

(Exclusion dates: 5/15, 5/22 & 6/19)


Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Location: Town Hall - Council Chambers

Fee: Free

Register Here

Click Here for More Adult and Senior Programs!

Windham Parks & Recreation

8 School Rd

(207) 892-1905

Parks&Recreation@windhammaine.us

www.windhamrecreation.com