The White Mountains provide a wealth of outdoor recreation from hiking, fishing, hunting, and horseback riding in the spring and summer, to ice fishing, sledding, downhill skiing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Residents enjoy the benefits of an extensive Parks and Recreation Department that offers an abundance of seasonal programs and events.With numerous museums, libraries, sports fields, swimming pools, equestrian facilities and State Parks, you are never far away from activities. The facilities managed by the Town are available to the general public, and are also available for private events for a nominal rental and maintenance fee.