Elm Brook Park Rec Area

ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA

Overview

Elm Brook Park is a day-use area located on Elm Brook Pool just off State Route 127 near Concord, New Hampshire. Elm Brook Pool is part of Hopkinton-Everett Lakes, where visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, hiking and fishing. Please note that pets are not allowed in Elm Brook Park from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

Facilities

The park offers four large group picnic shelters with tables and grills which may be reserved for a fee. Over 100 family picnic sites are also available on a first come, first served basis. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Amenities at this family-friendly park include a swimming area with a great beach, a playground area, horseshoe pits, a basketball court, ball field, and an elevated wildlife-viewing platform. The park is staffed by uniformed park rangers who offer special programs on a variety of nature topics throughout the season. Each summer, rangers also present a very popular Junior Ranger program.

Natural Features

The park is situated among rolling hills on the shores of Elm Brook Pool. Acres of open lawns cover the park, and stands of mature hardwood trees offer pleasant shade and wildlife habitat. The park also contains a natural wetland.

Recreation

Elm Brook Park offers plenty of activities for visitors of all ages. Many enjoy canoeing and kayaking on the lake and Contoocook River, and a boat ramp and accessible fishing dock are available at the park. Walleye, brook trout, sunfish and pickerel can be found in abundance in the lake, making it a popular place for anglers. A 1.5-mile interpretive trail winds through the park. Hikers are treated to views of wetlands and uplands, both with a wide diversity of natural habitats. A multi-use trail system is located nearby at Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir.

Important Notices

Day-use only
Elm Brook Park Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturdays/Sundays, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Elm Brook Park will be closed every Monday-Friday, other than the federal holidays listed.
Elm Brook Park is part of a federal flood control project. There is the possibility that the park will flood during the summer recreation season. In the event that the park floods, affected reservations may be cancelled and the reservation holder will be notified via phone and/or email. Cancellations due to flooding will be refunded fully.
Individuals and groups renting a picnic shelter are reminded to check with local, state, and federal guidelines for outdoor gatherings.
A day use fee of $5.00 will be charged per private non-commercial vehicle. A day use fee of $2.00 per adult for walk-in or bike-in. A day use fee of $20.00 will be charged per bus or commercial vehicle. Children under the age of 16 are not charged a day use fee. Day use fees are charged in addition to any picnic shelter reservation fees paid.
Only cash or check are accepted for the day use fee at the park. If you would like to pay the day use fee with a credit or debit card, you can purchase the day use pass ahead of time by visiting: https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/elm-brook-park-day-use
No pets and/or livestock
Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
No ground fires; charcoal fires or self-contained gas grills only
No beer trucks or kegs are permitted
Anything that might change the atmosphere of the park requires approval from park staff before a reservation is made; examples include but are not limited to: music, weddings/receptions, cooking arrangements, etc.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Available Activities

Swimming - Swimming
Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Hiking - Hiking
Fishing - Fishing
Educational Programs - Educational Programs
Camping - Camping
Boating - Boating
Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
Birding - Birding
Canoeing - Canoeing
Kayaking - Kayaking
Soccer Fields - Soccer Fields

Directions

Take I-89 to exit 6 and follow the signs to Elm Brook Park.

Contact Information

Phone: 603-746-3601

2097 MAPLE STREET
CONTOOCOOK, NH 03229

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