WHAT IS SPARC? 

SPARC (Sports, Play, Arts, & Recreation Club) is a FREE Parks & Recreation youth program that provides Concord and Penacook youth with a safe and welcoming space on winter weekends to learn, grow, and strengthen community bonds through play. The program includes sports, arts & crafts, games, and more—offering opportunities for youth to feel a sense of belonging and make lasting connections.  Check out the Parks and Recreation SPARC webpage here.

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WHO IS FRIENDS OF SPARC? 

Friends of SPARC is a grassroots community group that came together in 2023 with a shared commitment to lowering barriers to play at the City Wide Community Center, while also promoting inclusion and belonging for all Concord youth. Our journey began with a community-driven proposal that was accepted by the City of Concord through the Community Events Fund and Concord Parks & Recreation. In 2024, we launched a successful volunteer-led pilot program. And in 2025, thanks to support from City Council, SPARC became a fully-funded, staff-run Parks & Recreation program, now able to serve up to 60 youth each season.

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We’re hopeful that SPARC is here to stay - and we're thrilled for the possible expansion to the Penacook Community Center, which would increase access for more families.​​​

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WHAT’S NEXT?
Now that SPARC is a fully operational Parks & Recreation program, the role of Friends of SPARC has shifted. We remain committed to its continued success by focusing on program advocacy, fundraising for special events, and ensuring that SPARC stays true to its mission of inclusion and community building.
 

DONATE

Please consider donating to SPARC to support special events and programming. Your support makes all the difference!  Learn more here!​

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JOIN US!

Join us by subscribing to the mailing list for occasional updates and/or join our Facebook group!