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ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA (NH), HOPKINTON - EVERET, NH

Description

Elm Brook Park is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and located off of State Route 127. It is open from the third weekend in May through the second weekened in September from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (May-August) and 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (September).

The park offers picnic tables and grills, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, a swim beach (no lifeguards, swim at your own risk), a short nature trail, a boat ramp, and four picnic shelters. Unreserved shelters are available for use on a first- come, first-served basis.

A radio controlled model airplane flying field is available for visitor use (two people must be present to use the field). Interpretive programs are provided by our Park Rangers and interpretive exhibits are located in the Ranger Station.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Fishing
  • Accessible Group Shelters
  • Accessible Hiking Trails
  • Barrier-Free Facilities
  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Net/Court
  • Beach
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Drinking Water
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Kayaking
  • Parking
  • Pay Telephone
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Play Field
  • Playground
  • Restroom
  • Softball Fields
  • Swimming
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Alerts and Important Information

This is a Day Use Area. There is no overnight camping allowed.

A fee of $1.00 per person or $4.00 maximum per vehicle (whichever is greater) applies to all park visitors, including those who are with a group reservation. Children 12 and under are free. Golden Age and Golden Access Passports provide a 50% discount and are available at the park entrance station. Annual passes are also available.

  • No pets and/or livestock
  • Please bring garbage bags; This facility is "Pack it in, pack it out
  • All equipment must fit on the site pad
  • Vehicles park in designated areas only
  • No parking on the grass - including for loading or unloading at a shelter/picnic site
  • No ground fires; Charcoal fires only (or self-contained gas grills)
  • No beer trucks or kegs are permitted

Special Requests:
Anything that might change the atmosphere of the park will require approval from the park staff before making a reservation.
Examples include (but are not limited to): music, weddings/receptions, special cooking arrangements, etc.

Getting There:

Elm Brook Park Rec Area (NH)
2097 MAPLE STREET
Contoocook NH 03229

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.18861, -71.72778

Take l-89 to exit 6. Follow signs to Elm Brook Park

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (603)746-3601
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