Things to do with kids in Hudson, NH

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Places to go in Hudson

• Rodgers Memorial Library (George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library)

  194 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH 03051 · Apple Maps for Rodgers Memorial Library (George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library) Google Maps for Rodgers Memorial Library (George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library)

  Library Indoor

  Hudson's public library on Derry Road, with Children's, Tween and Teen Services departments and children's events.

  Hours

  Mon & Fri 9am-5pm; Tue-Thu 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-2pm; Sun closed

  Phone

  (603) 886-6030

  Rodgers Memorial Library (George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library) website Checked October 24, 2026

• Sensory Seekers

  102 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH 03051 · Apple Maps for Sensory Seekers Google Maps for Sensory Seekers

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  Indoor sensory play space designed with therapists, with slides, swings, a crash pit, soft-play climbing, calm down rooms, dramatic play and a toddler zone for ages 0–3; grip socks required.

  Ages

  ages 0–8

  Admission

  Open Play 1 Hour $15; Open Play 2 Hours $20

  Phone

  (603) 718-8871

  Sensory Seekers website Checked October 24, 2026

Parks and playgrounds in Hudson

• Benson Park

  19 Kimball Hill Road, Hudson, NH 03051 · Apple Maps for Benson Park Google Maps for Benson Park

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  Benson Park is a 166-acre town park on the former site of Benson's Wild Animal Farm with walking trails, ponds, a playground, picnic areas, a 9/11 Memorial and a fenced dog park.

  • 166-acre passive recreational area open to the general public
  • Walking trails through wooded and open areas
  • Playground and public restrooms
  • Picnic areas with park benches and picnic tables
  • 9/11 Memorial
  • Bird watching
  • Leashed dogs welcome (leash no longer than 6 feet); no dogs in the playground
  • Fenced Hudson Dog Park just inside the entrance with separate large and small off-leash areas
  • Mountain biking listed as an amenity
  • Fishing permitted per NH regulations; no swimming
  • Groups of 15-50 must submit a Park Usage Form; groups over 50 not allowed
  • Once home to Benson's Wild Animal Farm, opened in 1924; maintained by the Department of Public Works with volunteers

  Hours

  May 1-Aug 31: 5:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sept 1-Oct 31: 5:00 AM-7:00 PM; Nov 1-Feb 29: 5:00 AM-5:00 PM; Mar 1-Apr 30: 5:00 AM-7:00 PM

  Details on the official page for Benson Park Checked October 24, 2026

• Greeley Park

  Greeley Street at the intersection with Central Street/Route 111 · Apple Maps for Greeley Park Google Maps for Greeley Park

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  Greeley Park is a Hudson neighborhood park with a playground, basketball courts, a baseball field and picnic areas.

  • Playground renovated in 2002 with a large play structure, two slides, thirteen elevated play components, four-seat swings, a spring rider and a 16-by-16-foot sandbox
  • ADA-compliant engineered wood fiber playground surface
  • Basketball courts
  • Baseball field
  • Picnic tables and gathering areas
  • Portable toilet
  Details on the official page for Greeley Park Checked October 24, 2026

• Merrifield Park

  2B Burnham Road · Apple Maps for Merrifield Park Google Maps for Merrifield Park

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  Merrifield Park in Hudson has a playground, a sand volleyball court, picnic tables with grills, and wooded walking trails.

  • Regulation-size sand volleyball court
  • Playground
  • Picnic tables and barbecue grills
  • Benches
  • Portable restroom
  • Walking trails through the wooded area behind the park
  Details on the official page for Merrifield Park Checked October 24, 2026

• Colburn Town Forest

  20 Musquash Road · Apple Maps for Colburn Town Forest Google Maps for Colburn Town Forest

  Trails

  Colburn Town Forest is a 52-acre Hudson town forest with 1.5 miles of hiking trails and trailhead parking at both ends.

  • 52 acres
  • 1.5 miles of hiking trails with vistas and wildlife viewing
  • Bird watching
  • Leashed dogs welcomed
  • Trailhead parking across from Copper Hill Road (west) and Trigate Road (east)
  • Designated a Town Forest by voters in 2019
  Details on the official page for Colburn Town Forest Checked October 24, 2026

• Jette Field

  20 County Road · Apple Maps for Jette Field Google Maps for Jette Field

  Sports fields

  Jette Field is a lighted softball field in Hudson with bleachers and a sandy hill for children to play on.

  • Lighted softball field with bleachers
  • Portable restroom
  • Large sandy hill where children can play
  • Permission required to use the field (Recreation Department)
  Details on the official page for Jette Field Checked October 24, 2026

• Kimball Hill Conservation Land

  Hudson, NH

  Trails

  Kimball Hill is a 52-plus-acre Hudson forest and wetland property with unmarked walking paths, off Kimball Hill Road near the Pelham line.

  • 52+ acres of forest and wetland
  • Hiking, walking, bird watching
  • Many unmarked paths - the page warns it is easy to get temporarily lost
  • Maintained by the Town as a working forest
  Details on the official page for Kimball Hill Conservation Land Checked October 24, 2026

• Merrill Park

  Hudson, NH

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  Merrill Park is a secluded Hudson park with picnic tables and a path to the Merrimack River for carry-in canoe and kayak access.

  • Picnic tables
  • Scenic path to the banks of the Merrimack River
  • No vehicle access to the river; canoes and kayaks can be carried down the trail
  • Bird watching
  Details on the official page for Merrill Park Checked October 24, 2026

• Musquash Pond Trail (Musquash Conservation Area)

  74 Musquash Road · Apple Maps for Musquash Pond Trail (Musquash Conservation Area) Google Maps for Musquash Pond Trail (Musquash Conservation Area)

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  The Musquash Conservation Area in Hudson is a 416-acre property with a 6.9-mile loop trail, historic sites and a canoe launch near the parking area.

  • 416 acres
  • 6.9-mile loop trail
  • Leashed dogs welcome
  • Canoe and kayak launch near the parking area
  • Historic sites along the trails (Deacon Merrill Homestead remains, Upper Foundation)
  • Hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, running, snowshoeing
  • Best used from March until October
  Details on the official page for Musquash Pond Trail (Musquash Conservation Area) Checked October 24, 2026

• New Hampshire Forest

  End of Bockes Road · Apple Maps for New Hampshire Forest Google Maps for New Hampshire Forest

  Trails

  New Hampshire Forest is a 226-acre wooded property at the end of Bockes Road in Hudson with walking trails through managed oak-pine forest.

  • 226 acres
  • Trails through a managed oak-pine forest
  • Seasonal views to the southwest from a hill on the northwest side
  • Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, dog walking
  • Leashed dogs welcome
  • Limited roadside parking for 4-5 cars
  Details on the official page for New Hampshire Forest Checked October 24, 2026

• Pelham Road Conservation Land

  68 Pelham Road · Apple Maps for Pelham Road Conservation Land Google Maps for Pelham Road Conservation Land

  Trails

  The Pelham Road conservation land is a 40-acre wooded Hudson property with existing hiking trails.

  • 40 acres of forested woodland with wetlands and existing trails
  • Hiking and walking
  Details on the official page for Pelham Road Conservation Land Checked October 24, 2026

• Rangers Town Forest

  70 Rangers Drive · Apple Maps for Rangers Town Forest Google Maps for Rangers Town Forest

  Trails

  Rangers Town Forest is a wooded Hudson town forest off Rangers Drive with informal walking and biking trails.

  • 29 acres (later expanded with additional parcels)
  • Informal wooded trails for walking and biking
  • Designated town forest in March 2019; additional land added in 2020
  Details on the official page for Rangers Town Forest Checked October 24, 2026

• Robinson Pond

  Off Robinson Pond Road · Apple Maps for Robinson Pond Google Maps for Robinson Pond

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  Seasonal Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., beginning Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Labor Day weekend

  Robinson Pond is Hudson's public swimming area and boat launch, open daily in summer for Hudson residents and their guests.

  • Public swimming area and boat launch, with parking at both
  • Picnic tables and BBQ grills
  • Restrooms
  • No dogs allowed
  • 88 acres
  • Beach monitors on duty weekends to verify residency; facilities are for Hudson residents and their guests
  • Town posts cyanobacteria/water advisories for the pond

  Hours

  Daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)

  Details on the official page for Robinson Pond Checked October 24, 2026

• Robinson Pond Trails

  52 Robinson Road · Apple Maps for Robinson Pond Trails Google Maps for Robinson Pond Trails

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  Robinson Pond Trails is a 47-acre Hudson conservation area with easy walking trails and a fitness loop next to Robinson Pond.

  • 47-acre conservation area next to Robinson Pond
  • Walking trails through wooded terrain, mostly flat
  • Fitness loop with exercise stations, hurdles and a log walk
  • Observation area and bird watching
  • Loop trail (Yellow Triangle Trail) about 1.2 miles
  • Connects to the beach, picnic areas and boat launch
  Details on the official page for Robinson Pond Trails Checked October 24, 2026

• Sousa Field

  County Road behind Jette Field · Apple Maps for Sousa Field Google Maps for Sousa Field

  Sports fields

  Sousa Field is a Hudson baseball field on County Road behind Jette Field.

  • Baseball field dedicated in July 2008
  • Primary parking at Nottingham West Elementary School
  • Portable toilet
  • Permission required to use the field (Recreation Department)
  Details on the official page for Sousa Field Checked October 24, 2026

Nearby towns

• Nashua
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• Amherst
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