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About

The Veterans Memorial Recreation Area consists of 50 acres within a 680 acre parcel of conservation land known as the Great Gains Forest. The Vets is operated by the Franklin Outing Club, a 501(c)(3) volunteer run nonprofit organization.

Our Mission

Our Mission

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Franklin Outing Club offers year-round outdoor recreational activities for the entire family.  Through generous contributions from members and business sponsors - these activities are provided at a reduced rate, or no cost - to members and non-members alike.  The Outing Club serves the residents of the Capital Area & Lakes Region, as well as individuals ​visiting the State of New Hampshire. 

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Our Team.

Our FY 2023-24 Board of Directors

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Timothy Morrill

President

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Ted Nemetz

Vice President

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Robyn Morrill, CPA, MBA

Treasurer

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Tom Gumbart

Secretary

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Scott Burns, MBA

Assistant Treasurer

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Jim Jones

Board Member

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Allyn Stillman

Board Member

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Christine Matzke

Board Member

Our 
History

Learn About Our History

The Franklin Outing Club has been serving the greater Franklin area for over 80 years! Learn about our history.

Veterans Memorial Recreation Area 

Hours of operation: Year-round our hiking trails, mountain biking and disc golf are open to the public from dawn to dusk 7 days a week.

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Skiing, snowboarding and sledding:
​Thursday nights 5 - 8pm
​Saturday 1pm - 7pm

Sundays 10am - 4pm

We are CLOSED for the 2026 season.

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