Franklin Recreation Department
“just for the fun of it”
Contact
Ryan Jette, Director of Recreation
Lynne Marchand, Recreation Secretary
Dianne Wilson, Recreation Clerk
SCROLL DOWN FOR WEATHER CANCELLATIONS, OR CALL 520-4909 ext 2
Address:
150 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Phone:
(508) 520-4909
Fax:
(508) 520-4976
WEATHER LINE
(508) 520-4909 ext 2 for weather cancellations
EMAIL
franklinrecreation@comcast.net
Hours:
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Wednesdays 8:30-6:30 pm & Friday 8:30-1:30 p.m.
Staff
Name
Title
Phone
Ryan Jette
Recreation Director
520-4909 ext 5
Lynne Marchand
Recreation Secretary
520-4909 ext. 0
Dianne Wilson
Recreation Clerk/Wed/Thurs
520-4909 ext. 0
 
Franklin Youth Sports
The Recreation Department has updated their Franklin Youth Basketball webpage with all the leagues rosters and schedules.


Winter Registration begins November 2nd.  Check our online registration area to browse through our programs.


Weather Bulletin
There are no weather cancellations today.
Weather line 520-4909 ext. 2

Please sign up online at: Online registration

Winter Registration has started and many of our programs are filling up quickly.  Don't wait till its too late to sign up.  Go to online registration and check out what's new.
Basketball is starting this weekend for 3rd-8th grade players.  K-2nd graders don't start until after Thanksgiving, Dec. 5.
NFL Flag Football just finished Thursday, Nov. 12.  We will have a flag football coaches game on Tues, Nov. 17 at Beaver Pond.  All flag football coaches are invited to join in the fun.  Congratlations to our NFL punt pass and kick local winners and good luck as they advance on to the sectionals in Stoughton this weekend.



Welcome to the Franklin Recreation Department's website.  
Within this site, you will find information regarding:
Programs and activities we offer
Parks and playgrounds we schedule
Department policies
Chilson Beach
Franklin youth sports organization links
and much more...

Mission/Function
The Recreation Department is committed to provide quality recreational programs and facilities to the residents of Franklin.  By providing consistency, dependability and an obligation to our residents and the programs they partake, we strive to elevate the quality of life for our community.

Objectives
The Recreation Department is a service-based department.  We work interactively with local sports associations, school departments, individual Town residents, private groups, church and civic groups, as well as other Town departments.  In the course of a given year, over 8,000 people are affected by Recreation operations.  Our clientele continues to increase each year.  Recreation is responsible for scheduling all fields, playgrounds, and courts.  The Recreation Department continues to serve the residents in the area of recreation and leisure services.  Our department handles everything from sporting activities for children, to families in need.

·       Coordinate recreational activities with the youth sports organizations, school department, and other citizens groups.
·       Better utilize and renovate parks, ball fields, and conservation land within the Town of Franklin.
·       Improve the quality of life and involve residents in recreational programs.
·       Establish new programs as self-supporting and explore ways of generating additional revenue through grants, donations and fundraising.
·       Recreation activities are coordinated through our office, which is comprised of one full time director and one full time clerical staff person.
~The Recreation Advisory Board is looking for additional volunteers who are interested in promoting the planning of programs for Franklin residents.

The Recreation Department has established a Program Assistance Fund for all Recreation programs and Franklin Youth Sports programs offered through the Town of Franklin.  The Program Assistance Fund was established with the understanding that there are residents who cannot afford the registration fee and are therefore unable to participate.  The sole purpose of this fund is to find ways to give every child and family the opportunity to participate in recreation activities while providing a mechanism for equitable treatment and optimal accommodation for resident families in need.
The Recreation Department has an application process for families in need of financial assistance with signing their children up for programs.  Please download a copy of the form below and mail/bring to our office at least two weeks prior to close of registration.


Recreation Basketball
For information on basketball, please visit our website at:


Please click on our fields and playgrounds page to get the latest information about what Franklin has to offer regarding public facilities.

Director of Recreation, Ryan Jette has put together a youth sports guide for all families of children involved in Franklin Youth Sports. For a copy, please stop by our offices at 150 Emmons Street. A listing of all Franklin Youth Sports Organizations are displayed on the left of this page, and are available in our seasonal brochures. Please click on the "Franklin Youth Sports" link to the left and learn more about these non profit groups. This parents guide can be picked up in our office or avaiable in a PDF document right here on our website.

Additional Links:
Medway Recreation Brochure