Ideally located in the center of town, families living near the Townsend Elementary School have easy access to most of the local businesses and establishments in the area. There are several government offices, restaurants, retail stores, and outdoor parks along Main Street open to residents and visitors of
Townsend. The Townsend Municipal Park at the western side of town is a nearby recreation center with various family-friendly attractions. The park has a baseball field, open green spaces, walking trails, children’s playground, skate park, basketball court, outdoor pavilion, and many other outdoor facilities that the entire family can enjoy.