Arms Park is a unique kind of park. In fact it’s not really a park at all. A stream, fed by the Amoskeag Fishways, runs parallel to the park. It is the perfect place for people who love the sound of water and watching waves (and based on my previous posts I know you’re out there). There’s not much to Arms Park. A parking lot takes up most of the area (which has led some to call it “Arms Parking”) and a few office buildings dot the landscape. It’s certainly not one of the most picturesque landscapes but the stream and walkway does have a certain charm. It is often used for observing important important days such as the annual Pearl Harbor Day observance event and the Fourth of July fireworks display.
The river is usually pretty rough and could consequently be dangerous if anyone got caught up it in.
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It was still fairly cold when I went to visit, so the water which did splash on the railing quickly turned to ice.
A variety of birds like to seek refuge at Arms Park. I saw a bunch of gulls there during my visit.
Arms Park has a short walkway along the river with benches along the way.
The video below gives a better representation of the choppy water at Arms Park.
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They are some rough waters! It’s funny you mention that. I did some research in post production of the blog post and interestingly, the environment fact sheet for the Merrimack River, which is the river that runs past Arms Park, is considered a whitewater slalom course in the Arms Park section of the river. There are access points to launch boats and kayaks near the park. So, I do think people do kayak on those waters. It does look like it would be a challenging course!
I, too, would hang there regularly if I lived closer. In fact, I met someone who told me he likes to go there to pray and meditate. It is a peaceful place to relax.
I love the images of the rushing water and the closer inspection revealing the iced rails. Water is my enduring passion so this place with the river running by it will be on the list for Springtime 🙂
That’s awesome! It means a lot to know I could peak your interest enough to visit! I would recommend going during the warmer seasons since you can walk down the stairs and get closer to the water without all of the ice. Just make sure to wear your boots 🙂
Definitely! I have to be in Europe for three weeks fromthe end of next week so it will be after that – believe me, you have given me a huge list already and it is growing and growing … not sure I’ll see anything but New England whilst Im here and that’s find by me!
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WHITE CAPS ALL AROUND…ICE ON THE RAILINGS…WHAT’S THAT LITTLE GREY BOX JUST DOWNSTREAM? SEEMS TO HAVE SOME ANTENNAE ON IT!
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March 16th, 2016 at 10:26 pm
That’s a lot of water!
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March 16th, 2016 at 10:27 pm
It sure is! It almost swept me away!
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March 17th, 2016 at 2:33 am
Wow, you could do some serious white water rafting on that water! I think you might need more than one life vest though.
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March 17th, 2016 at 2:49 am
They are some rough waters! It’s funny you mention that. I did some research in post production of the blog post and interestingly, the environment fact sheet for the Merrimack River, which is the river that runs past Arms Park, is considered a whitewater slalom course in the Arms Park section of the river. There are access points to launch boats and kayaks near the park. So, I do think people do kayak on those waters. It does look like it would be a challenging course!
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March 17th, 2016 at 2:53 am
Absolutely, my sister used to be into white water rafting. Not me, it’s like jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. Not me, and not on purpose! lol
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March 17th, 2016 at 2:55 am
Not me either! 🙂
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March 17th, 2016 at 3:01 am
I like risks with a little more control involved, like hot air balooning, hang gliding, race car driving. 🙂
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March 17th, 2016 at 10:29 am
My uncle, MG Sgt. James O’Leary, USMC (Ret.), was born here!
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March 17th, 2016 at 11:22 am
How cool! Manchester, NH, is a great area!
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March 17th, 2016 at 2:21 pm
I would hang out there for sure, but probably in summer. It’s cool with the water on the railings turning to ice but the river doesn’t.
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March 17th, 2016 at 9:01 pm
I, too, would hang there regularly if I lived closer. In fact, I met someone who told me he likes to go there to pray and meditate. It is a peaceful place to relax.
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March 17th, 2016 at 9:02 pm
Makes sense 😊
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March 17th, 2016 at 2:40 pm
I love the images of the rushing water and the closer inspection revealing the iced rails. Water is my enduring passion so this place with the river running by it will be on the list for Springtime 🙂
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March 17th, 2016 at 9:06 pm
Yes, the rushing water and waves are mesmerizing. It was one of those places that was hard to leave. I kept waiting to watch for the next big wave. 🙂
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March 17th, 2016 at 9:14 pm
I’ll be samping it for myself and only because of you 🙂
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March 17th, 2016 at 9:24 pm
That’s awesome! It means a lot to know I could peak your interest enough to visit! I would recommend going during the warmer seasons since you can walk down the stairs and get closer to the water without all of the ice. Just make sure to wear your boots 🙂
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March 17th, 2016 at 9:33 pm
Definitely! I have to be in Europe for three weeks fromthe end of next week so it will be after that – believe me, you have given me a huge list already and it is growing and growing … not sure I’ll see anything but New England whilst Im here and that’s find by me!
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March 18th, 2016 at 2:46 am
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WHITE CAPS ALL AROUND…ICE ON THE RAILINGS…WHAT’S THAT LITTLE GREY BOX JUST DOWNSTREAM? SEEMS TO HAVE SOME ANTENNAE ON IT!
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March 18th, 2016 at 1:04 pm
Water looks a little high haha
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March 18th, 2016 at 3:53 pm
Yes, VERY high! ( :
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March 18th, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Beautiful and definitely looked cold (lol). Love that you got to capture the ice also.
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March 18th, 2016 at 5:54 pm
Thank you. I love that a nondescript parking lot behind a bunch of bland office buildings has such a beauty. It’s a hidden jewel for sure.
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