Summer Recreation at Eastman 2007

• Eastman Lake - A 325 acre speed restricted lake located at the center of Eastman. Enjoy swimming and sunbathing on its six beaches. Canoeing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and other water sports are all here to enjoy.

• Eastman Golf Links - Our own 18 hole championship golf course consistently ranked among the best in New Hampshire!

• 13 Tennis Courts - Nets are usually up by the end of April.
Located throughout Eastman, there's plenty for the tennis enthusiast or beginner!
• Special Summer Events - On-Line calendar.

• Summer Youth Recreation Programs - offerings for year round residents and summer vacationers.

• Miles of Nature Trails - Explore the beauty of Eastman's hiking trails, winding through the woods along Eastman Brook, or along the protected shoreline of Eastman Lake. Take the time to "experience firsthand, the natural beauty of New Hampshire."

• Woodland Walks and Mountain Hikes for 2007. The weekly program, walks on Wednesdays and day hikes on Saturdays, will run from mid-July through mid October. Detailed schedules can be found posted in the Barn and in "Happenings" on the ECA web site, on Eastman cable Channel 10. The two programs are designed to introduce beginners and "old timers" to the varied walks at Eastman and nearby, or to the mountain hikes of New Hampshire and Vermont. For the hikers, the program starts with less demanding hikes , then on to higher peaks and finally returns to a mix of both for great views of the Fall foliage.

• Sports Fields - Whether you enjoy soccer, baseball or softball, volleyball or basketball, you'll find it here at Eastman.

• Eastman Community Gardens - The Eastman Community Garden Plots are located adjacent to the ECA office on Draper Road.  The area is fenced and has a water supply.  Picnic tables are supplied for gardeners and visitors. For more info call Mary Bennett at 863-7889.

• Fitness Center - Located at The Center across the hallway from the golf snack bar.  Hours 5 am - 10 pm.  Equipment available includes: 2 treadmills, 1 recumbent bike, 3 elliptical machines, multi-use weight machine and free weights with bench.  Members receive a nontransferable access card.  There is an initial charge of $10.

Fitness Center Rates	ECA Adult	Non-ECA Adult
Daily*	$8	$10
Month	$45
Semi-Annual	$75
Annual	$115

At the  South Cove Activity Center

What's in the Barn?

• Business Desk where fees are collected for kids' programs, tennis, pool/sauna tags, boat and canoe rentals, sailing/kayaking/swimming & tennis instruction, special events and trips.  The Desk staff also handles sign ups for pot luck dinners as well as boat and locker storage space. Parking permits are issued here (weekends) for guests and vacation renters.
• Bulletin boards and table area for public announcements, classifieds, advertisements and restaurant listings.
• Public Restrooms are downstairs.
• Video games, cable tv lounge and refreshments are available.
• Foosball, bumper pool, ping pong, and air hockey.
• Equipment rentals: including outdoor sports equipment-volleyball, basketball, football, horseshoes & wiffle ball.
• Merchandise for sale including: T-shirts, water bottles, sunscreen, tennis balls, & bagged ice.

• Two full sized meeting rooms (upper and main level) with folding chairs and tables
• Kitchen with utensils, two ovens, commercial refrigerator, dishwasher & microwave
• Piano and fireplace
• Pat's Place - a quiet sitting room with cable tv, stereo and reading material.

• Season or daily passes are required and may be purchased at the Barn desk  - ECA property owners, guests and tenants. 
  
• All season and six month tag holders will be given an access card that will allow them to use the pool from 5 am - 9 pm.  Cost of the access card is $10.
  
• Locker rooms, showers and rest rooms are located downstairs

• Private swim lessons for adults and children are available by appointment. Contact the Recreation Office.
• Swim Lessons will be offered in two week blocks throughout the summer by American Red Cross Safety Instructors.  Contact Recreation.  Space is limited to 6-8 participants per lesson.
  
• Adult Water Aerobics classes meet every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:45am at a cost of $4.00 each or $32.00 for a booklet of eight passes. Participants must have a season pass or a valid daily pool pass. Instructor Susan Martin, certified AFAA.

• Adults 18 years and older with a Pool /Sauna pass may obtain the lock combination from Recreation staff.
  
• Timer switch operates the sauna. Allow 10 minutes for it to warm up.

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For sandwiches, chips, hot and cold drinks, ice cream, candy and other light snacks. May be closed on rainy days, so call if the weather is questionable...863-6772  Open weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend.  Boat Rentals will be available at Peppermint Patty's from 4:30 pm - 8 pm.