The Recreation Committee purpose:
The Recreation Committee develops recreational activities designed to build community and enrich the quality of life in Shutesbury. The Committee sponsors and supports recreational experiences and related educational programming for all age groups.
SAVE THE DATE FOR TRIVIA NIGHT
Evening of Saturday, January 31 at the Shutesbury Athletic Club (snow date February 7)
MONTHLY HIKING MEET-UPS
The Shutesbury Recreation Committee and Conservation Commission have teamed up to offer monthly hikes along our trails and open spaces. All ages and abilities welcome on these approximately 2 mile, 1 hour hikes.
The Conservation and Recreation Committees are sponsoring a Hiking Meet-up from 11-1 AM on New Year's Day at Brightwater Bog, 727 Wendell Road.
PARKING: Thanks to a neighbor of Bright Water Bog, Sam Clay, overflow parking is allowed at 711 Wendell by the barn (first structure immediately off Wendell Rd) and across the driveway from the barn. There are about 10 more “parallel parking” spaces off the driveway to complement the 8-12 spaces at 727 Wendell Rd. If you are unsure if the hike will be cancelled due to inclement weather, please check your email for an announcement.
The first hiking meet-up was on Sunday, November 2 at the Houston Gage Trail on Sandhill Road. It was delightful weather and delightful companions! If this trail is new to you and you would like to explore, heading toward Pratt Corner Road on Sandhill Road you will see a small parking area and the trail head on the left. There is another small parking area across the street.
In addition to posting the information here, a Town-Wide email will be sent with the upcoming dates and locations.
Events cancelled if raining heavily. For questions, please contact Jessica Carlson-Belanger at carlsonbelanger@gmail.com.
STITCH-INS AT TOWN HALL
Whether you knit, crochet, darn, needlepoint, embroider or do any other type of stitching, please join us. The gatherings are typically 9-11 AM Sundays. We will send out a Town-Wide Email as well as post here with dates in 2026.
SHOOTSBURY SOCCER CLUB
The Shootsbury Soccer Club is into its second year! This fun and casual soccer meet-up is open to ages 3 to 10 and takes place Sundays in the fall and spring from 9-10 AM at the Shutesbury Elementary School.
This is a fantastic opportunity for children and families to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new friends in our community. Best of all, it is completely free and no registration is required.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at recreation@shutesbury.org.
Future activities:
TRIVIA NIGHT
The Recreation Committee has started planning a Trivia Night in early 2026. Keep an eye out for a Town-wide email with details. And brush up on your knowledge of Shutesbury history!
SPRING BIKE REPAIRS AND TUNE-UPS
The Bike event last spring was a great success and the Recreation Committee plans to offer it again this year. Approximately 20 bikes were serviced and made rideable at no cost to their owners. In addition, the committee organized a children's biking meet-up, which drew about 20 participants.
