ATTENTION: FACILITY UPDATE – Healthy KidsFest & Indoor Triathlon
(Updated April 16)
We’re excited to host some great events this weekend! Please see below for event details and how they may impact our facilities.
Healthy KidsFest – Westwood Park Y
Saturday, April 18 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Courts will close Friday at 7:00 PM for event setup
• The facility will be closed for member use Saturday morning during the event and will reopen from 2:00–8:00 PM
• Click here to learn more about Healthy KidsFest – everyone is welcome to attend!
Indoor Triathlon – Merrimack Y
Sunday, April 19 | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
• The pool will be closed in the morning for the swim portion of the event until 10:30 AM
• The track may be busier than usual due to participants competing in the run portion of the event.
Thank you for your understanding as we host these exciting community events!
- A Place to Belong
Voices of Impact: Mary & Zayla
- Southern NH Healthy KidsFest 2026
Saturday, April 18 from 10am-1pm at the Westwood Park Y
- Community Catalysts
Episode 24 with The Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce (GMSVCC)
- Finding Hope, Balance, and Belonging at the Y
Voices of Impact: Rebecca Hurst
- A Place to Belong
Voices of Impact: Mary & Zayla
- Southern NH Healthy KidsFest 2026
Saturday, April 18 from 10am-1pm at the Westwood Park Y
- Community Catalysts
Episode 24 with The Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce (GMSVCC)
- Finding Hope, Balance, and Belonging at the Y
Voices of Impact: Rebecca Hurst
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- $562,000 was invested by the Y and our funding partners toward community-based initiatives. We provide several evidence-based programs at no cost including: YMCA Power Scholars Academy, LiveSTRONG at the YMCA, Prescribe the Y, and Superhero Training Academy. Additionally we demonstrate social responsibility by allowing many non-profits free use of our facilities to plan and carryout their work and Y staff play an active role in many community-wide initiatives related to closing the achievement gap and public health.
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