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TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS
Fall / Winter 2019-2020
Facilities & Programs
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General Information
MISSION STATEMENT
The goal of the Township of Morris Parks & Recreation Department is to provide recreation and leisure
opportunities for Township residents of all ages. The Township is proud to offer a wide variety of recreational
programs and park facilities for the entire community.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Township Committee appoints the Township of Morris Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. There are
21 members, each member is appointed for a 2-year term. The Advisory Committee meets the 3rd Thursday
of selected months at 7:00 PM at the Township of Morris Municipal Building.
The committee is responsible for the review and implementation of long-range plans for recreation pro-
grams and parks. This includes park and program needs assessments, facility development, volunteer
support, and liaison with local recreation providers.
REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Township of Morris residents have first preference for program registrations.
2. All participants must register on-line at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship or in person at
the Parks & Recreation Office. Unless noted, no registrations will be taken at program sites.
3. Registration is limited in some programs to a first-come, first-serve basis.
4. Programs with insufficient registrations will be canceled.
5. Please be aware that unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather or school programs, may
cause program changes.
6. Check the Township of Morris website for information and updates: www.morristwp.com.
7. Fees for programs will not be pro-rated for late registrations. Once a program begins, there are no
refunds.
9. Please note that e-mails will be sent when programs are canceled due to unexpected school clos-
ings and inclement weather.
10. Please make note of your registration dates and times.
The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to make program changes.
REGISTRATION FOR ACTIVITIES
Please read the following instructions to register for Parks and Recreation activities:
1. Registrations are accepted on-line at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship, or at the
Parks & Recreation Office 973-326-7371. Payment may be made by check (payable to the Township
of Morris Parks & Recreation Department) and sent to 50 Woodland Avenue, P.O. Box 7603, Convent
Station, NJ 07961-7603.
In person cash payments must be the exact amount only. Please do not mail cash. There will be no
over-the-phone registration.
2. All fees must be paid at time of registration and prior to class start time.
3. Refunds/credits will be given if the Parks & Recreation Department cancels a program.
4. Request for refunds must be in writing and received 5 days prior to the program start date.
5. Once a program begins there will be NO refunds issued.
Note: The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, change, or consolidate
programs as the need arises due to unforeseen circumstances and insufficient enrollment.Scheduling Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PROGRAM CANCELATIONS
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MORRIS TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
AND THE MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT. Parks & Recreation Department programs at school
buildings are held pending availability of facilities. Since school sponsored activities may pre-empt Parks
& Recreation Department programs, some cancelations occur. All school buildings are closed to our pro-
grams during school vacations and all three-day holiday weekends. Cancelations of Parks & Recreation
Department programs due to weather conditions are announced by the Parks & Recreation Department
via E-Mail though Community Pass or Telephone line 973-326-7370 option 4 for ball field conditions and
program cancelations. The recording is generally updated each day at 3:00 PM as necessary due to
weather conditions.
2019-2020 FALL/WINTER PROGRAM CANCELATION DATES
The Township of Morris Parks and Recreation Department takes pride in presenting the
2018-2019 Fall and Winter Recreation Schedule. A number of programs are offered for
all ages to enrich your leisure hours. Schools are closed on the following days. Please
note that all Parks and Recreation Department Programs that are held indoors at Morris
District School buildings are canceled on these days:
September: 2 Schools Closed – Labor Day No Building Use
3-4 Schools Closed – Staff Development No Building Use
30 Schools Closed – Rosh Hashanah No Building Use
October: 9 Schools Closed – Yom Kippur No Building Use
November: 5 Schools Closed – Staff Development No Building Use
7-8 Schools Closed – NJEA Convention No Building Use
27-29 Schools Closed – Thanksgiving Recess No Building Use
December: 23-31 Schools Closed – Winter Recess No Building Use
January: 1 Schools Closed – Winter Recess No Building Use
20 Schools Closed – MLK Day No Building Use
February: 17-18 Schools Closed – Presidents Day No Building Use
April: 6-13 Schools Closed – Spring Break No Building Use
May: 25 Schools Closed – Memorial Day Recess No Building Use
June: 24 Last Day of School No Building Use
NOTE: The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, change, or consolidate
programs as the need arises due to unforeseen circumstances and insufficient enrollment.
ADA COMPLIANCE AND INCLUSION SERVICES
The Township of Morris Department of Parks and Recreation welcomes all visitors to its parks, facilities, events
and programs regardless of their abilities. In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Department of Parks and Recreation will not discriminate against qualified
individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
The Township of Morris Department of Parks and Recreation believes that the benefits of parks and recre-
ation services should be made available to people of all ages, races, beliefs, genders, and abilities. We invite
participation by people with disabilities in our parks and programs. Call 973-326-7371 or email us at recre-
ation@morristwp.com for more information.
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at 29 Picatinny Road provides
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residents of Morris Township the op-
Butterworth Field 2 1 1 1 1
portunity to grow quality produce for
their families in a way that is healthy Children’s Park 1 1 1
to the environment. We practice Collinsville Playground 2 1 1
organic and sustainable gardening Delpho Field 1 1
methods and our volunteer Giving Frelinghuysen Field 1 1 1
Garden produces food for the local Ginty Recreation Complex 3 4 1 1 1
food bank and soup kitchen.
Green Field 1 1 1
The Garden currently has 105
plots and is full to capacity at the Hayward Park 2 1 1
moment. However, for more infor- Ketch Road Field 1 1 1
mation and to get on our waiting list Kiwanis Field 1 1
for a garden plot, please contact Jean Street Field 1
Sue Young, Garden Director, at Jockey Hollow Top Preserve 1
syoung@morristwp.com or 201-274- Lake Road Field 1 1
4285 cell/text or go to the Garden
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Section of the Morris Township
Website at www.morristwp.com. Mennen Field (closed) F
The Ted Largman Community Saunders Park 1 1 1
Garden is a cooperative project of Spencer/Doremus Preserve 1
the Morris Township Environmental Streeter Recreation Complex 1 1 1 4 1
Commission and the Department of Tucker Field 1 F
Parks and Recreation. ValleVue Preserve 1 1
Veteran’s Park 1
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Morris Township is proud to be SCHOOLS
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Morris County Adaptive Recreational Hillcrest School 1 1
Program (McARP). McARP provides Normandy Park School 1 1
a year round calendar of the highest Woodland School 2 1 1
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activities for mentally and physically *F - future facility
disabled children and adults. For
a current calendar of events or for
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Program Director at 973-428-5136
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PERMITS FOR GROUP USE
PLAYGROUNDS OF FIELDS AND FACILITIES
(All facilities are open to residents on a daily basis, closing at dusk) All groups of 15 or more persons
PLAYGROUNDS LOCATION desiring to use an outdoor facility
Butterworth Park Lynnfield Drive or athletic field maintained by the
Children’s Park Kahdena Road Township of Morris must file a
formal application with the Depart-
(Marge Goryeb Children’s Park)
ment of Parks & Recreation. In ad-
Collinsville Playground Monroe Street (2019 renovation)
dition to the completed and signed
(off Martin Luther King Avenue) application form, the applicant
Ginty Field Recreation Complex Dwyer Lane must also provide a Certificate
(behind Woodland Fire House) of Liability Insurance addressed
Edward Hayward Park Western Avenue to the Township of Morris in the
(behind Hillside Fire House) minimum coverage amount of
Ketch Road Field Ketch Road $1,000,000 naming the Township
of Morris as an additional insured,
(across from Manor Drive)
plus a signed Hold Harmless
Elmer Saunders Park Rolling Hill Drive
agreement. All fees for reserved
(At the end of cul-de-sac) group use are set by Township
TENNIS COURTS LOCATION Ordinance. Please contact the
Collinsville Playground 1 court on Monroe Street Department of Parks & Recreation
Ginty Recreation Complex 2 courts at Woodland Fire House for details. Permit applications
are available for download on the
(on Dwyer Lane)
Township of Morris Website- www.
2 courts by Little League Field
morristwp.com or from the Depart-
(on Woodland Avenue) ment of Parks & Recreation.
Streeter Recreation Complex 4 courts, Sussex Avenue & Inamere Road
(on corner by Streeter Pool) U.S. FLAG ETIQUETTE:
BOCCE COURTS LOCATION
RETIRE YOUR
U.S. FLAG
Edward Hayward Park 2 courts behind Hillside Firehouse
APPROPRIATELY
(Western Avenue)
VOLLEYBALL COURTS LOCATION Do you know that the proper method
Collinsville Playground 1 sand volleyball court of retiring your U.S. Flag is to have
(on Monroe Street) it correctly burned? Of course, that
requirement poses a problem for
Ginty Field Recreation Complex Dwyer Lane
most families. In a cooperative effort
(behind Woodland Fire House)
of the Township of Morris Parks &
Streeter Complex one sand volleyball court Recreation and Building & Grounds
(on Sussex Avenue) Departments, we offer a Morris Town-
BASKETBALL COURTS LOCATION ship service to assist you in retiring
Collinsville Playground 2 lighted courts on Monroe St. your U.S. or State Flags. Just drop off
your used flag(s) at the Parks & Rec-
(off Martin Luther King Avenue)
reation Department in the Municipal
Delpho Field Full Court on Harter Road
Building at 50 Woodland Avenue and
Children’s Half Court on Kahdena Road we will arrange for periodic disposal
Green Field Full Court on Weathervane Drive of collected flags by proper methods.
(Off Park Avenue)
Edward Hayward Park 2 Half-Courts at Hillside Fire House
(on Western Avenue)
Elmer Saunders Park Full Court on Rolling Hill Drive
(at end of cul-de-sac)
5Adult Fall Recreation Programs
YOGA FOR ADULTS MEN’S BASKETBALL PICKELBALL
Registered Yoga Trainers (RYT) Date: Mondays Date: Tuesdays
and members of the National September 10th – March 30th September 10th – October 15th
Yoga Alliance will teach an intro- Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Time: 6:00PM – 7:00 PM
duction to Yoga with basic Hatha Place: Sussex Avenue School Gym Place: Ginty Field
positions, breathing fundamen- Fee: $80.00 Fee: $30.00
tals, & relaxing exercises.
Please note that due to school
activities, the program may not run all
Date: Wednesdays December.
September 11th - November 13th ADULT
LINE DANCING TENNIS INSTRUCTION
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Place: College of St. Elizabeth Line dancing is a pleasant, mild work-
out that helps improve your balance
Fee: $50.00
and well-being. This is an introduction Tennis lessons will be held at the
Instructor: Susan Sheely to the dance that is easy, fun, and Streeter Courts. Registration is limited
good exercise. to 8 participants per class. Registra-
Date: Wednesdays tion required,
Date: Mondays
September 18th - November 20th
September 23rd – November 25th
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fee: $50.00 per person.
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Hillside Hose Firehouse
Place: Fairchild Firehouse on Beginners
Fee: $50.00
West Hanover Avenue Date: Thursdays
Instructor: Kathleen Margiotta
Fee: $35.00 September 12th – October 17th
Date: Mondays Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MEN’S INDOOR SOCCER
September 16th – November 25th Intermediates
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Date: Thursdays
September 11th – March 28th
Place: Collinsville Firehouse September 12th - October 17th
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Fee: $50.00 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: Hillcrest School Gym
Instructor: Kathleen Margiotta
Fee: $80.00 Intermediates
Date: Wednesdays (This class will not meet when schools
Date: Wednesdays
September 11th - November 13th are closed.)
September 11th – October 16th
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM MEN’S/WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Collinsville Firehouse This is recreational, not competitive
Fee: $41.00 volleyball, so it is appropriate for men Advanced
Instructor: Marcie Cohan & women just out of high school all the Date: Wednesdays
This class will not meet the first way to seniors. Sneakers and shorts September 11th –October 16th
Wednesday of each month. are strongly recommended.
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Date: Mondays
Winter schedule to follow same as September 9th – May 12th
above. Start dates 1/6 & 1/8. Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Place: Hillcrest School Gym
ADULT ZUMBA Fee: $120.00
Date: Tuesdays
Septmeber 10th - November
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: Woodland Firehouse
Fee: $50.00
Winter schedule to follow same as
above, starting on1/7.
6 Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownshipChildren’s Fall Recreation Programs
CHESS FOR CHILDREN SPORTS FOR SQUIRTS
CHILDREN’S The goal is to introduce the benefits of chess The Total Sport Squirts program introduces
TENNIS INSTRUCTION education to children. Chess raises self-es- children aged 3 - 5 to a variety of sports such as
teem, teaches determination, self-motivation, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, hockey and T-Ball.
and sportsmanship. Registration is limited to Classes will take place in a safe, structured
US Sports Institute in affiliation 12 per class. environment that encourages learning and skill
with USTA will conduct our Grades: 1-8, Fee: $30.00 development. Class size is limited to 10.
instructional First Play Tennis Date: Wednesdays, September 18th – October 23rd Fee: $154.00
programs. or Thursdays, September 14th– October 24th Date: Saturday, September 14th – November 2nd
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Time: 1:30 PM–2:30 PM
WEDNESDAY TENNIS Place: Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Avenue Place: Green Field
AT GINTY COURTS
LITTLE THEATRE SQUIRTS SOCCER
September 18th- USSI’s Soccer Squirts is the perfect introduction
October 30th This program gives children an opportunity to
learn all you can about active, stagecraft, the to the most popular sport in the world! Boys and
Fee: $134.00 girls ages 3-5 will learn the fundamental skills of
theater and have fun doing it in the progress.
Chelsea Beeck will be the director. soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting
Ages: 3-5 and defending. Soccer Squirts classes are taught
Ages: 5-13, Fee: $95.00.
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:50PM through structured activities, fun games, and
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays,
Ages: 5-8 September 10th – December 12th scrimmages and are designed to ensure learning
Time: 4:00PM - 5:00 PM Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM and most importantly: fun, fun, fun! Class size is
Ages: 8-10 Place: Alfred Vail School limited to 10.
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00PM Ages: 3-5, Fee: $ 154.00
Ages: 11-14 ENGINEERING WITH LEGO Date: Saturdays, September 14th – November 2nd
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00PM MINI-CAMP Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Master the world of Ninjago by becoming a Place: Green Field
SATURDAY TENNIS Ninjaneer! Tame the Ice Dragon, motorize
PARENT AND ME SQUIRTS SOCCER
AT STREETER COURTS your Blade Cycle, design the Dark Fortress,
Soccer - Parent & Me Squirts classes are a fun
and hone your Spinjitzu battle skills! In this
September 14th - and positive introduction to soccer for children
advanced LEGO camp, Ninjaneering mas-
November 2nd aged 2-3 and their parents! With a parent partici-
ters will learn real world concepts in physics,
Fee: $154.00 pating by their side, kids will have fun learning the
engineering, and architecture while exploring
fundamental skills of soccer through a program
the fantasy world of Ninjago.
BEGINNER TENNIS of structured activities, fun based games, and
Ages: 5-10
Ages: 5-8 scrimmages. Class size is limited to 10.
Date: November 7th - November 8th
Ages: 2-3, Fee: $154.00
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Date: Saturdays September 14th – November 2nd
Ages: 8-10 Fee: $119.00
Time: 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM Place: Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Ave
Place: Green Field
Ages: 10-14
POTTERY FOR CHILDREN MULTI SPORTS SCHOOL’S OUT CAMP
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Discovering ceramics offers the opportunity Experience over 16 different sports from around
for children in grades Kindergarten through the world including, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball,
INTERMEDIATE TENNIS
5th to explore the world of ceramics from the disc golf, cricket, floor hockey and many more
Ages: 7-8 creation of pieces through painting pieces, at US Sports Institute’s Total Play Multi Sports.
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM hand building and molding, to the firing pro- All activities will take place in an atmosphere that
Ages: 8-10 cess, to glazing and staining with beautiful promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM finishes. Students will bring home mem- most of all, fun. Campers will receive technical in-
Ages: 10-14 orable projects to give as gifts or keep for struction, experience the sport in a realistic game
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM themselves. Dress to make a mess & bring situation, and will participate in the exciting USSI
your imagination! World Cup Competition.
Fee: $80.00 Ages: 5-11, Fee: $54.00
Date: Mondays, September 16th - November 4th Date: November 5
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (no class 9/30,10/14) Place: Cornine Field
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 7Senior Recreation Activities
MORRIS TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS’ CLUB
Township of Morris Residents, 60 years of age or older are eligible to join the
Join in the Fun Senior Citizens’ Club, which allows the opportunity to establish great lasting com-
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER radeships. The club offers many fun and informative activities and meets each
month at the New Bridge Church, 57 Kahdena Road at 1:00 PM. Dues are $10.00
per year. Upon joining, you will receive the monthly Senior Newsletter.
All senior programs are held at the
Municipal Building, 50 Woodland SENIOR BOCCE
Avenue Come join our seniors who play Bocce. Participants have great fun. Learn about
this increasingly popular game, an outdoor bowling game played throughout
HEALTHY BONES Europe where a player rolls a 4½-inch ball down a clay “alley”. The object of the
Mondays at 10:00 AM game is to bowl your ball close to the jack.
Call ahead as space is limited.
Date: Wednesday September 4th – October 23rd
SENIOR SEWING Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Place: Hayward Playground
Every Wednesday from
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
SENIOR BINGO
SENIOR CARD PARTIES Bingo, always popular with Senior Citizens, will start on Wednesday, September
Games are held on the first and third 25th at 2:00 PM and held on the last Wednesday of each month until the end of
Wednesdays of each month from 1:00 May at the Morris Mews. Come join the fun!
PM to 4:00 PM.
SENIOR FUNERCISE
SENIOR CHAIR EXERCISE Seniors Can Reap Great Benefits From This Workout! A gentle non-impact pro-
Friday mornings at 9:30 AM. gram is designed for seniors to begin or maintain fitness. Fun, safe, and effective,
Call ahead as space is limited. this class is designed for older adults who want to stay fit. Please call the Parks &
Recreation Office at 973-326-7371 to sign up. The space is limited to 40 people
Please call the Parks and Recreation
Office at 973-326-7371 to register Date: Mondays September 16th – July 21st
for all senior activities prior to attending. Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Check your newsletter for updates.
Place: Fairchild Firehouse
SENIOR HOLIDAY PARTY
The Senior Holiday Party will be held at the Zeris Inn, Mountain Lakes.
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Fee: TBD per person/member and
TBD per person/non-members
Time: 11:30 AM- 3:30 PM
8 Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownshipSpecial Events
SANTA LETTERS
Township of Morris children ages 4 - 8 are encouraged to write their own letter to Santa and BRING THE FAMILY AND
mail them to Santa c/o Township of Morris Parks & Recreation Department, 50 Woodland JOIN US FOR OUR
Avenue, P.O. Box 7603, Convent Station, NJ 07961-7603. Letters must be received by Friday,
November 22nd. All letters will be answered by Santa. Please make sure to include name, BIG SCREEN FEATURE:
age, phone number, and return address for each child.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Have breakfast and enjoy great holiday fun and entertainment with Santa. Bring your camer-
as. Santa will arrive and pictures can be taken with each family. Parents are required to stay
with their children throughout the program. Reservations and payment must be received by
Monday, December 2nd.
Ages 3-8, Fee: $16.00, HALLOWEEN SEASON
Date: Saturday, December 7th BIG SCREEN
Time: 9:30 AM- 11:30 AM OUTDOOR MOVIE
Place: Collinsville Fire House
Our last Big Screen Outdoor
GINGERBREAD HOUSE FUN
Movie for the season is
Join us and create a gingerbread house to take home for the holiday. Ages 3 to 12. Parent must
Goosebumps 2 (PG).
assist children ages 3 to 6. Fee: $16.00
Bring your chairs & blan-
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd or Wednesday, December 4th
kets and enjoy some Hot
Time: 4:15 PM
Chocolate with us on a cool
Place: Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Avenue
October’s eve. Arrive early
DADDY - DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE and enjoy some fun, games,
Always a Township favorite event, the Valentine’s Dance is spent with Dad’s favorite girl, his and DJ music requests in
daughter. Come make an unforgettable memory. Reservations and payment must be received the “spirit” of the season. The
by February 4th. event is FREE
Ages 5 - 10, Fee: $16.00 per child to all.
Date: Friday, February 7th (Snow date: February 13th)
Saturday, October 26th
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Place: Mt. Kemble Firehouse Starting at dusk
MOTHER–SON FUN NIGHT (approx. 7:30 PM)
An evening for moms to join their sons in making a science project! Mad Science will conduct Ginty Field
“Up, Up and Away” science fun. This is a hands on experience! Refreshments will be served.
Sign up by February 28th. The movie will be followed
Ages 5 - 10 years, Fee: $16.00 per child by our traditional Halloween
Date: Friday, March 13th (Snow Date: March 20th) Bonfire with the Morris
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Township Fire Department.
Place: Mt. Kemble Firehouse
HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR OF NEW YORK CITY TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Take a tour of New York City to see the sights all lit up for the Christmas Holidays on
December 8th & 14th at 2:30 PM! The bus will leave from Town Hall and return at approximate- Saturday, October 26th
ly 9:30 PM. The tour will begin at Chelsea Market where there are many places to eat. Then the Come join us for our 3rd
bus will work its way uptown on Madison Avenue to view Christmas windows. Then the bus will annual “Trunk or Treat” at
go down 5th avenue to view store windows and lights. The bus will let people get out at Rocke- 3:00 PM with the Morris
feller Center to see the Christmas tree. Township Police Depart-
Fee: $20 per person. Registration is limited, please sign up early online. ment at Ginty Field. If you
would like to register your
NEW JERSEY DEVILS TICKET PROGRAM car, please sign up on
See the New Jersey’s team – The Devils - take on some of the best teams in the National CommunityPass. There will
Hockey League in 2019-2020. Of course, the Devils have added some great new players in be lots of fun activities for
trades and the NHL Draft in the offseason to challenge for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. the family.
Devils Hockey is always a night for Great Excitement at the “Rock”, where there is not a bad
seat in the house! We will be offering special group sales pricing for five N.J. Devils games this
season, including tickets in the 100 and 200 levels of the Prudential Arena in Newark. Visit the
Department of Parks and Recreation website at www.morristwp.com/parksandrecreation to
view the game dates, opponents and ticket pricing options and to make your direct purchase
of tickets for the games. Go Devils!!
Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 9Children’s Winter Recreation Programs
BABYSITTING WORK SHOP GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
A babysitting course helps prepare This clinic is for girls who want to learn to
potential baby sitters for the respon- play basketball for enthusiasm and fun.
sibilities of childcare. Comprehensive This is a great opportunity for girls to
hands-on training sessions include first develop the basic individual and game
aid, safety, feeding, changing, and age play skills.
appropriate entertainment. Attention will
Ages: 8-12
also be given to marketing skills, handling
Fee: 42.00
unusual situations, and a “bag of tricks”.
Date: Fridays , January 3rd - February
Ages: 11-15 22nd
Fee: $25.00 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Date: Saturdays Place: Sussex Avenue School
January 4th – January 25th
Time: 9:00 AM–10:30 AM CHILDREN’S HAND SEWING
or 10:45 AM– 12:15 PM
This class is a hands-on experience.
Place: Municipal Building,
Learn different ways to hand sew with
50 Woodland Avenue
different patterns.
BOYS BASKETBALL Ages: 8-12
Fee: $27.00
This is a great opportunity to develop
Date: Saturdays
basic game skills. An instructional
February 15th – March 21st
basketball clinic introduces, develops,
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
and fine-tunes the skills of the basketball
or 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
player. Intramural league competition will
Place: Municipal Building,
be formed early in the program.
50 Woodland Avenue
Ages: 8-14
Fee: $63.00 GYMNASTICS
Date: Saturdays
Classes are designed to give the student
December 7th - February 15th
a solid foundation in gymnastics. All chil-
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
dren benefit from the emphasis on coor-
Place: Frelinghuysen School
dination in this fitness oriented activity.
PEE WEE BOYS & GIRLS Fee: $53.00
BASKETBALL Date: Tuesdays
January 7th – February 11th
This is an introduction to basketball and
Grade: Kindergarten
covers the basics of dribbling, offense
and defense using drills for the appropri- Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
ate age level. For children age 4 - 7 and Grades: 1-2
held at the Sussex Avenue School. Time: 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Fee: $51.00 Date: Thursdays
Date: Saturdays
January 10th - February 28th
December 7th – February 22th
4 year Olds - Grades: 3-4
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Time: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
5 Year Olds - Place: Woodland School
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
6 Year Olds -
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
7 Year Olds -
Time: 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
10 Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownshipChildren’s Winter Recreation Programs
JUMP ROPE SOCCER- BOYS’ & GIRLS’
INDOOR
Learn the Basics of Jump rope; Single
Bounce, double bounce, backwards, Winter indoor soccer program for young
hop. For more advanced Jump ropers soccer players. The participants will
learn Heel to heel, toe to toe. For both improve their basic skills and will
learn Double Dutch. compete in informal competition.
Fee: $37.00 Fee: $45.00
Date: Fridays Grades 3-5
January 10th – February 28th Date: Wednesdays
January 8th - February 27th
Beginners
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Place: Hillcrest School
Advanced
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM NERF SOCCER
Place: Blake Center at Morris YMCA
This indoor program for first and second
grade boys & girls is designed to be
POTTERY FOR CHILDREN
instructional in nature. It will cover the
Discovering ceramics offers the oppor- basic skills of soccer as well as some
tunity for children in grades Kindergar- techniques of play. Two Sessions are
ten through 5th to explore the world of offered for children in grades
ceramics from the creation of pieces 1 and 2.
through painting pieces, hand building
Fee: $45.00.
and molding, to the firing process, to
Date: Saturdays
glazing and staining with beautiful fin-
December 7th – January 18th
ishes. Students will bring home memo-
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
rable projects to give as gifts or keep for
or 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
themselves. Dress to make a mess and
Place: Morristown Beard School
bring your imagination!
Auxiliary Gym, Whippany Road
Fee: $80.00
Date: Mondays
November 12th - December 17th
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Place: Municipal Building
50 Woodland Avenue
SEWING FOR CHILDREN
Sewing for children is open to any child
age 10-14. Students learn to use the
sewing machine and complete a sew-
ing project. Some supplies are required,
a list will be provided. Class size is
limited to 12.
Fee: $41.00
Date: Saturdays
February 15th – March 21st
Time: Beginners 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Time: Intermediates 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Place: Municipal Building
50 Woodland Avenue
Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 11Early Spring Events
GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC
The Girls’ Field Hockey Clinic will start Saturday, April 4th and run until Sat-
urday, May 9th at Green Field from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Girls 10 - 14 are
eligible to participate. Emphasis is placed on skills, game rules, conditioning
and fun.
Registration fee is $35.00 per child.
SPRING T-BALL
Registration will be available online at https://register.communitypass.net/mor-
ristownship starting February 1st. Teams are formed based on availability of
parent volunteer coaches. Boys and girls between the ages of 5-7 are eligi-
ble to play. Children must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2020. Emphasis
is placed on instruction, recreation, and sportsmanship. In order to continue
to have a good t-ball season we will need parents to register to volunteer as
coaches also available on CommunityPass. You will choose your practice field
close to home for a practice time from 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM. Practices begin in
April and games will begin late April, weather permitting.
Registration fee is $30.00 per child payable at time of registration. DEADLINE
is March 27, 2020. As of this date, all team rosters are completed & sent to the
coaches, who in turn call all team members to notify them of all T-ball details:
times, dates, & places of practices. Also, at this time, shirts & hats are ordered
to insure that uniforms are ready for the FIRST BIG GAME!
COACHES CLINIC
ATTENTION ALL NEW SPORTS COACHES! The Township of Morris re-
quires that all new youth sport coaches take the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. course.
The program runs for 3 hours from 6:30 to 9:30 PM and costs $45 per resident;
$50/non-resident. The Township of Morris will sponsor a clinic at the Municipal
Building, 50 Woodland Avenue. You must register in advance. Please register
online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship. Seating is limited
to 80 participants.
Please note: residents who plan to coach for Township of Morris programs
(T-ball) must take the course. Fees will be paid by the Township. There will be
an email sent out for the date or check our website. Contact the Township of
Morris Department of Recreation office at 973-326-7371 to register.
Morris Township Fire Companies sponsor various events in cooperation with the Township of Morris Parks & Recreation Department for children in
their own district. Check with your local Fire Company for specific events and dates.
HALLOWEEN CHILDREN’S PARADE SANTA VISIT ON TRUCKS Mt. Kemble:
Fairchild: Collinsville: Saturday, December 14th starting at 1:30 PM
Sunday, October 27th,1:00 PM Saturday, December 22nd at 1:30 PM until done Woodland:
at the Fire House Hillside Hose: Saturday, December 21st, Santa on Roof at 6:30 PM
Saturday, December 15th (Half area Sussex Santa Tour of Area 5, December 22nd
Hillside Hose: October 27th, 1:00 PM
Avenue to Mendham Road at 11:00 AM) starting at 1:00 PM
at Fire House
Saturday, December 21st (Half area Mendham PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT
Road to Skyline Drive at 11:00 AM) FAIRCHILD FIREHOUSE
Fairchild: December 8th at 7:00 AM
Sunday, December 15th starting at 11:00 AM
Collinsville: 973-326-7373 . Fairchild: 973-326-7374 . Hillside: 973-326-7368 . Mt. Kemble :973-326-7375 . Woodland: 973-326-7369
12Independent Recreation Programs
MORRISTOWN RUGBY
The Morris Township Department of Parks and Recreation Morris Rugby sponsors several local summer youth rugby pro-
sponsors a variety of introductory sports instruction programs grams. Morristown Colonials Flag Rugby is a co-ed, non-con-
year- round. The Township works closely with these many tact, form of rugby using flags for kids entering Kindergarten
independent youth sports programs serving the greater Morris through 9th grade (10th grade for girls). Morristown Colonials
Township- Morristown area. Tackle 7s Rugby is offered to girls and boys entering 5th
through 9th grade. All programs are run as clinics, with two
evening practices and Saturday morning matches against
MORRISTOWN AREA AMERICAN neighboring towns. Practices for all ages will be held at Madi-
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL son Borough Athletic Fields in June and ending with the Morris
Instructional and competitive baseball program is for all Youth Rugby Festival in July in Chester Township. Practices
Morris Township and Morristown youth on the eastern will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM.
side of the community (east of Route 202) between the ages www.morristownrugby.com
of 6 and 12.
www.MAALL.net MORRISTOWN JUNIOR
COLONIALS HOCKEY CLUB
MORRISTOWN NATIONAL The club is open to all boys and girls in Morris Township, Mor-
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ristown, and Morris Plains from 5 to12 years of age. Everyone
Instructional and competitive baseball program for all Morris is welcome regardless of ability. Games and practices are
Township and Morristown youth ages 6 to 12 on the western held at the Mennen and Twin Oaks ice arenas located in Mor-
side of the community (west of Route 202). ris Township.
www.MNLL.org Email: MorristownJCHL@gmail.com
MORRISTOWN NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE GIRLS MORRISTOWN COLONIALS
SOFTBALL DIVISION JUNIOR LACROSSE CLUB
The Morristown National Little League-Girl’s Softball Division The Morristown Junior Colonials Lacrosse program provides
is open to girls ages 7 to 15 living throughout Morris Township spring lacrosse for players in Morris Township, Morristown and
and Morristown (no East/West division). Season is mid-March Morris Plains. The season runs March through June. Online
through June. All-Star teams available for Minor (9-10), Major registration begins in November. Clinic levels and travel teams
(11-12) and Junior divisions (13-14). Based on Little League are based on age and grade levels. Clinic Program: Instruc-
national rules - 15 year old juniors are eligible for regular sea- tional program for boys in grades K-2. Participants meet on
son play, but not All-Stars. Sunday afternoons from April through mid June.Travel Pro-
www.MNLL.org gram: Available for boys only in grades 3 to 8, to build basic
MORRISTOWN BABE RUTH skills and understand game situations (requires the use of full
BASEBALL equipment). ravel teams practice on Tuesdays and Thurs-
Morristown Babe Ruth offers a fun and competitive environ- days and play games against other towns on Saturdays and
ment for players 13 to 15 years old. Babe Ruth baseball pro- Sundays.
motes participation in the game for all skill levels and has rules www.morristownlacrosse.com
to ensure that all players have an opportunity to take the field LADY COLONIALS LACROSSE CLUB
and enjoy the game. This is a no cut league, everyone that tries An affiliate of Morristown Colonials Junior Lacrosse Club, Lady
out plays. Colonials promotes lacrosse among girls in the Greater Morris-
www.morristownbaberuthonline.com town Area to expand this growing sport’s appeal. The program
MORRISTOWN WILDCATS FOOTBALL is designed to accommodate beginners and experienced
Registration is open to all Township of Morris, Morristown, players.Three teams representing grades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, and 7
and Morris Plains children. Competition is in the New Jersey & 8. practice and play games against local towns. The season
Suburban Youth Football League. The season is August 15th runs mid-March through May. Practices and games start after
to November 30th. Registration begins April 1st. Children must 6:00 PM.
be 6 years of age by September 1st as follows: ladycolonialslax@gmail.com
Flag Football: 6 years old - 3rd grade www.ladycolonialslax.com
Tackle Football: 4th - 8th grades
www.morristownwildcats.org
13Independent Recreation Programs THE MO-TOWN GRAPPLER’S CLUB MORRISTOWN REVOLUTIONS YOUTH MOUNTAIN The primary purpose for this organization is to prepare our BIKING wrestlers to compete in competitions and tournaments that The Morristown Revolutions is a co-ed youth mountain biking qualify them for New Jersey Kid’s State Wrestling Tournament, group open to boys and girls in grades 6-12 living in Morris- and other official USA Wrestling tournaments at the national town, Morris Township, and Morris Plains interested in riding in level. The Club is open to all athletes in the Morristown, Morris a recreational or competitive environment. Registration begins Township, and Morris Plains areas (1st – 8th grade). Practices in October and continues throughout the season which ends in are held at Frelinghuysen Middle School. 1st & 2nd graders June. No experience is necessary, no tryouts, no cuts; all are practice twice per week in December & January; 3rd grad- welcome to ride and race. Register or try a ride with the group. ers and above practice three times per week in November & MorristownRevolutionsMTB@gmail.com February. FB & IG @ MotownRevolutions www.motowngrapplers.com MORRIS UNITED SOCCER CLUB MORRISTOWN COLONIALS JUNIOR RECREATIONAL & TRAVEL FIELD HOCKEY CLUB The Morris United Soccer Club provides recreational, travel, This club provides field hockey experience for girls and boys and academy soccer programs to over 1500 children in the in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades from the Greater Morristown Area greater Morristown area. Morris United is a private, non-profit including Morris Township, Morristown, and Morris Plains. This club that works closely with the local recreation departments program focuses on promoting a love of field hockey, team- and school districts to provide and maintain fields. The fall work and positivity. Practices are run as a clinic and designed recreational program is open to children 4 to 14 years of age. to accommodate all levels of play with one week day evening Registration closes in late June. Travel teams are for ages U9 practice and one scrimmage on Sunday afternoons against through U12. Teams play in spring and fall. Tryouts are held other local towns. For the 2019 season we will be practicing in early May. The 10-game fall season begins after Labor Day at Bleckicki Field in Morris Township. For more information & ends in November. The 10-game spring season begins please follow us on facebook or email us at in April & ends mid-June. Practice is twice a week. This is a morristownjrfh@gmail.com. highly competitive level. muscrec@gmail.com musctravel-info@gmail.com www.morrisunited.com MORRISTOWN JUNIOR COLONIALS TRAVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE This is the premier, fundamentals-based youth basketball program in Morris County, focused on sportsmanship, integri- ty, academic achievement and basketball skills. The program is open to area youth in Grades 4 through 8. Organized by the Town of Morristown Recreation Department, the Travel Bas- ketball League has a two-tier fee structure with lower fees for Morristown residents. Tryouts are held in October with practic- es and games November to March. www.townofmorristown.org 14
Jeffrey R. Grayzel, Mayor
Catherine V. Wilson, Deputy Mayor*
John D. Arvanites*
Peter V. Mancuso
Mark J. Gyorfy
Timothy F. Quinn, Township Administrator
* Indicates Parks & Recreation Dept. Liaison
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
William Foelsch….…..…..............Parks and Recreation Director
Alexis Voli.................…….....….....…..…...Recreation Supervisor
Timothy Hamfeldt........................Parks Assistant Superintendent
Earl Cocchi…...........Parks & Recreation Maintenance Foreman
Phillip Lavoie………….............Pool Operator and Park Foreman
Andrea Alrefaai…………........……….….Swim Pool Senior Clerk
Samantha Hartman ……….....…………Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Public Meetings
3rd Thursday of selected months at the Morris Township Municipal Building at 7:00 PM
Please check the Township of Morris website
for meeting & activity updates: www.morristwp.com
Please register for Parks & Recreation programs
online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship
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