🐾 Kids at the Dog Park: Real Stories, Safety Risks & Smarter Solutions
If you’ve spent time at an off-leash park, you’ve probably seen it:A parent strolls in with a stroller 🚼 or […]
 
								 
								 
								 
								 
					Veterans Memorial Park in Merrimack, New Hampshire, offers a serene and scenic spot perfect for dog owners looking to unwind with their furry companions. Overlooking picturesque Bluebird Island and centered around a peaceful pond, this pet-friendly park is an inviting place to enjoy a walk, a picnic by the water, or simply take in the view. While not specifically a dedicated dog park, the open areas and gentle walking trails provide a wonderful place for leashed pets to explore safely.
The park is noted for its multiple amenities, including picnic tables, playgrounds, ball fields, porta potties, and convenient parking close to the lake. Families with children will appreciate the playground, while dog owners can enjoy the quiet and the natural beauty, especially on a snowy New Hampshire morning. Whether you’re seeking dog-friendly hiking, a lunch spot with your pup, or simply a tranquil spot in Merrimack, this green space is a local favorite.

Nice memorial to fallen heroes!
Also a Boy Scout Eagle project, dedication plaque and “monument” to Forrest P Sherman, of Merrimack, Naval hero in WWI, WWII, after the war served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations.
Great story, left me wanting more, the memorial could use some upgrading, but things were should all know, nonetheless.
I visited in the rain, there are two baseball fields connected to the park, probably teeming with family activity on weekends, and there may be walking trails but I didn’t take the time to see.

Nice memorial to fallen heroes!
Also a Boy Scout Eagle project, dedication plaque and “monument” to Forrest P Sherman, of Merrimack, Naval hero in WWI, WWII, after the war served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations.
Great story, left me wanting more, the memorial could use some upgrading, but things were should all know, nonetheless.
I visited in the rain, there are two baseball fields connected to the park, probably teeming with family activity on weekends, and there may be walking trails but I didn’t take the time to see.

Nice memorial to fallen heroes!
Also a Boy Scout Eagle project, dedication plaque and “monument” to Forrest P Sherman, of Merrimack, Naval hero in WWI, WWII, after the war served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations.
Great story, left me wanting more, the memorial could use some upgrading, but things were should all know, nonetheless.
I visited in the rain, there are two baseball fields connected to the park, probably teeming with family activity on weekends, and there may be walking trails but I didn’t take the time to see.

Nice and quiet especially on snowy days. Pond ice access is great.

Nice and quiet especially on snowy days. Pond ice access is great.

Nice and quiet especially on snowy days. Pond ice access is great.

Very pretty park to sit down and eat lunch at

Very pretty park to sit down and eat lunch at

Very pretty park to sit down and eat lunch at

Had driven by the ball fields before but today we were looking for a place to eat our lunch. Drove in and parked near the lake. Walked in and enjoyed our lunch at a picnic table overlooking Bluebird Island. After lunch we explored and went west to the playground and east to the boat launch. There were porta potties when needed. Playground isn’t sanitized, according to the sign, but we had it to outsiders ourselves today. Had a lovely time.