Somerville Parks and Recreation

Our Monthly Newsletter features our upcoming programs, events, and resources provided by the Somerville Parks and Recreation department in order to keep our community active, connected, and inspired! For more information on how to register for programs...

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💻 Visit the official Somerville Parks and Recreation Page

🏨 Stop in our office at 167 Holland St. Somerville, MA 02144

📥 Email esaez@somervillema.gov for more information!

If you have any questions, have feedback, or would like to be featured on the SPR Monthly Newsletter, please send an email to Kaitlyn Seeley at kseeley@somervillema.gov.

• 2/14: Recreation Soccer Clinic
• 2/15: Tot-Soccer: Session Two
• 2/17: Babysitting Program
• 2/17: February Fun Time- Preschool (Ages 2.9-5)
• 2/17: February Fun Time- Elementary (Ages 6-12)
• 2/17: February Fun Time- Teens (Ages 13-18)
• 2/17: February Vacation Program
• 2/28: Fundamentals of Volleyball Clinic

• 2/4: Teen Art Lounge
• 2/26: Teen Volleyball Open Gym

The following dates describe expected program endings, but are still available for registration.

• Teen Pick-Up Basketball (TUES until 2/3)
• Tot-Soccer: Session One (SUN until 2/8)
• Girls Street Hockey (TUES until 2/10)
• Adult Zumba (WED until 2/11)
• Teen Volleyball League (THURS until 2/12)
• Sprout Sports (SAT until 2/14)
• Fundamentals of Volleyball Clinic (SAT until 2/14)
• Adaptive Sports Clinic (SAT until 2/14)
• Babysitting Program (TUES+THURS until 2/19)
• February Fun Time- Preschool (TUES - FRI until 2/20)
• February Fun Time- Elementary (TUES - FRI until 2/20)
• February Fun Time- Teens (TUES - FRI until 2/20)
• February Vacation Program (TUES - FRI until 2/20)

Nada brings so much joy to Tot-Time! She loves to put on shows for Ms. Bella and Mr. Ryan during music time, leads by example for her friends, and is always ready to learn! She is always there to give a comforting hug and being a helping hand to everyone!

Cristian is the true meaning of Teen of the Month. Cristian not only brings energy to all of our programs, but he is also the reason so many of our teens hear about our programs. We're so lucky to have him, and his clever humor, at our programs!

Membership is free for Somerville Teens who are in Grades 7-12, and either live in and/or attend a Somerville Public School. Membership registration opens September 1 and runs until August 31, 2026.

Click on the image below for more details on how to register!

Drop-in access is available only for teens who:

• Are registered for a Teen Program Membership
• Have guardian approval for drop-in participation (selected "YES" during membership registration)
• ** Programs that allow drop-ins will be clearly labeled on the program flyer and MyRec posting, if a program posting includes "separate registration is required" you must register for that individual program**

Contact our Teen Program Coordinator, Brooke, at bmetivier@somervillema.gov!

Include...

1. Parent / Guardian Name
2. Program or Membership Name
3. Teen's First and Last Name

to receive a confirmation email with additional steps.

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January 3, 2026

We were honored to support the Somerville community in providing child care during the 2026 Mayoral Inauguration of Mayor Jake Wilson!

While families celebrated, our team had the kids covered, assisting approximately 50+ participants! From karaoke and music to pizza, arts and crafts, and nonstop fun, it was our pleasure to be there for the children so the parents could fully enjoy this moment with our new Mayor!

January 5, 2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Ohemeng Kyeremateng as the new Director of Somerville Parks and Recreation!

Ohemeng brings over a decade of experience in municipal parks, recreation, and community programming, with a strong background in senior leadership roles across multiple communities. Most recently, he served as Deputy Director of Recreation for the City of Hartford, where he helped guide innovative and impactful recreation services.

A recognized leader in the field, Ohemeng is a scholarship award recipient of the American Parks and Recreation Foundation and a graduate of the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Revenue Management School. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Leisure Management.

Ohemeng’s work is rooted in equity, access, and community impact, with a passion for enhancing quality of life and creating vibrant, connected communities through inclusive recreation opportunities.

We’re excited to have Ohemeng join Somerville and look forward to the vision, leadership, and positive momentum he will bring to our Parks and Recreation Department!

January 11, 2026

SPR was able to attend and table at SOIA's (Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs) Three Kings Celebration this year to celebrate the magic of the Three Kings Epiphany! Surrounded by joy, traditions, and delicious foods, we were able to connect with our community to celebrate such an amazing event!

January 17, 2026

Hosted by the Racial & Social Justice Department, we were inspired by incredible youth speakers from Teen Empowerment and the RSJ Teen Cohort, along with remarks from our new mayor that reminded us of the responsibility and possibility we carry forward together.

With the help of our Parks & Rec staff, community members of all ages decorated hands representing who they are and how they felt at the event. Those hands were displayed around our interactive art piece — a powerful visual reminder that there is strength in power, and there is strength in numbers.

January 22, 2026

With January came many snow days!

Our Tot-Time Preschool Program was able to bundle up, go outside, and make igloos with all of their friends!

January 28, 2026

This January, we ended another session of our Babysitting Program! At the end of each session, we hand out Certificates of Completion to acknowledge the participants hard work to demonstrate knowledge in child supervision, basic safety, first aid awareness, and other responsible caregiving practices!

Congratulations to all of our January participants!

January 30, 2026

To celebrate finishing the first month of the year, our teens went on a field trip to McIntyre Ski Area for an epic night of snow tubing full of laughs, speed, and winter vibes!

Who can I contact with more questions?

With further questions or inquiries, especially involving account access, registrations, reservations, and other purchases in the system, please reach out to esaez@somervillema.gov.

Do you supply scholarships or payment plans?

Most Somerville Parks and Recreation programs, classes, and activities require a registration fee to help cover program costs. The city offers waive fees to make these programs available and affordable for all Somerville residents. To read more on eligibility, restrictions, and instructions, please CLICK HERE for a list of our fee waivers provided in multiple languages.

How do I register for an activity?

1. Log in to your account. If you do not have one Create a New Account.
2. Click on the Register icon at the top your account or click the Register from the navigation bar and select a program of interest.
3. Click "Register Now" or "Register (selected member)" next to the desired activity.
4. Check the box next to the names of the members you are registering or, when applicable, choose the option that best fits your desired registration for a single member.
5. If available and seats are full, check the box next to the names of any members you wish to waitlist.
6. Click Check Out to view the cart and items within it.
7. Once added to the cart you will get options to "Return to the Program," "Continue Shopping," (if you need to add other items to the cart) or "Check Out" if you are ready to process.
8. Click Check Out to review your shopping cart, then Continue to move forward with your order.
9. Choose Check Out Online (when available) or Create a Pre-Registration Form (if available) and follow the steps.

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