AMHERST – On their website, the Amherst Recreation Department announced that

all recreation programs are canceled or postponed until at least May 4.

“For any classes that have already started, we will be offering a prorated refund or account credit for that program,” the page read. “All refunds and credits will be processed in the next couple weeks and we will start with programs that have already started, then programs that are set to start in the next three weeks.  Some exercise classes are being run electronically by the instructor.  Participants should hear something from your instructor in the coming days.   Any program with a start date of after April 3rd is still on as scheduled.” 

Their site further states, “If Amherst Schools are closed, all indoor recreational facilities will be closed as well including the Recreation Office.  Please call us at 673-6248 or email cfraley@amherstnh.gov if you need assistance.  We encourage everyone to utilize our outdoor parks and town hiking trails. Please follow social distancing guidelines.

Please note these areas are not cleaned or sterilized and you are using them at your own risk.” The Amherst Recreation Department will be posting a weekly newsletter of activates for all ages and families to do within the suggested CDC guidelines.  The ARD will also post daily exercise offerings, scavenger hunts and other fun videos on the Amherst Recreation Facebook Page to get us all through these times.