RECREATION & PARKS: Chris Kennedy

Rec & Parks commissioner since 2025, local business owner, coach

If re-elected, what are goals for your term?

To continue to work on accessibility and condition of our parks, beaches and sports fields. 

What skills/experience do you bring to the table?

As a lifelong Marbleheader, local business owner, coach and athlete, I am extremely vested in the town and especially our parks and ball fields.

If there’s one thing you could change about Marblehead’s recreation programs and parks with a magic wand, what would it be?

Budget and manpower.

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing Rec & Parks?

Budget and manpower.

What is your favorite park?

Redd’s Pond and Old Burial Hill or any field with a soccer net.

What about your favorite recreation program over the years?

I grew up attending Rec and Parks summer camp as a child and I have wonderful memories of field trips to Canobie Lake Park and Water Country. 

By Leigh Blander

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