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online recreation catalog It’s Time to Get Your Game On! Activities for Township of Morris Residents of all ages
table of contents spring 2022 3 general information 4 parks and playground facilities 6 children’s spring recreation programs 8 adult’s spring and summer programs 9 independent recreation programs Photo Release Statement Please note that Morris Township Parks and Recreation staff routinely photographs and videotapes guests enjoying Morris Township parks, facilities, events, and equipment. These images may be used in print, visual presentations and on the Township website to promote the parks and recreation system. If you do not wish yourself and/or children to be photographed, please inform the photographer at that time. Enjoy your visit.
general information As COVID-19 precautions, our first priority is the health and safety of our community. All programs and events, are subject to change and/or cancellation based on COVID-19 emergency orders and regulations. Federal, state, and local mandates, regulations, and guidelines will be a deciding factor in our ability to provide recreational opportunities. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Parks and Recreation Advisory Registration and General Information Committee 1. Township of Morris residents have first The Township Committee appoints the Township of preference for program registrations. Morris Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. 2. All participants must register on-line at There are 21 members, each member is appointed for a 2-year term. The Advisory Committee meets https://register.communitypass.net/ four times each year at 7:00 PM at the Township of morristownship Morris Municipal Building. or at the Parks and Recreation Office. Unless The committee is responsible for the review otherwise noted. No registrations will be taken at and implementation of long-range plans for program sites. recreation programs and parks. This includes park and program needs assessments, development, 3. Registration is limited in some programs and on a volunteer support, and liaison with local recreation first-come, first-serve basis. providers. 4. Programs with insufficient registrations will be canceled. mission statement 5. Please be aware that unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather or school programs, may cause program changes. The goal of the Township of Morris Parks and Recreation Department is to provide recreation and leisure 6. Check the Township of Morris website for opportunities for Township residents of all ages. The information and updates: Township is proud to offer a wide variety of recreational www.morristwp.com programs and park facilities for the entire community. 7. Fees for programs will not be pro-rated for late registrations. Once a program begins, there Morris Township Parks and Recreation welcomes are no refunds. everyone to participate in and enjoy the benefits of 8. Please note that e-mails will be sent when its programs and facilities regardless of race, color, programs are canceled due to unexpected gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, national school closings and inclement weather. origin, or religious or political affiliation. In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with 9. Please make note of your registration dates and Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Morris Township Parks times. and Recreation will not discriminate against qualified The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in right to make program changes. its services, programs, or activities. We are committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion means individuals with and without disabilities participate in recreation activities together. All our programs are inclusive to people with and without disabilities. Important Notice about Program Cancellations Parks and Recreation Department programs at school buildings are held pending availability of facilities. Since school sponsored activities preempt all Parks and Recreation Department programs, some cancellations will occur. All school buildings are closed to our programs during school vacations and all three-day holiday weekends. Cancellations of Parks and Recreation Department programs due to weather conditions are announced by the Parks and Recreation Department via E-Mail though CommunityPass or Telephone line 973-326-7370 option 4 for ball field conditions and program cancellations. The recording is generally updated each day at 3:00 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM on Saturdays as necessary due to weather conditions. Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 3
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Facilities Locations Permits for Group Use of Fields Playgrounds Location and Facilities Butterworth Park Lynnfield Drive All groups of 15 or more persons desiring to use an Children’s Park Kahdena Road (Marge Goryeb outdoor facility or athletic field maintained by the Children’s Park) Township of Morris must file a formal application Collinsville Playground Monroe Street (2019 renovation) with the Department of Parks & Recreation. In (off Martin Luther King Avenue) addition to the completed and signed application form, the applicant must also provide a Certificate Ginty Field Recreation Dwyer Lane of Liability Insurance addressed to the Township Complex (behind Woodland Fire House) of Morris in the minimum coverage amount of Edward Hayward Park Western Avenue $1,000,000 naming the Township of Morris as an (behind Hillside Fire House) additional insured, plus a signed Hold Harmless Ketch Road Field Ketch Road agreement. All fees for reserved group use are set by (across from Manor Drive) Township Ordinance. Please contact the Department of Parks & Recreation for details. Permit applications Elmer Saunders Park Rolling Hill Drive are available for download on the Township of (At the end of cul-de-sac) Morris Website — www.morristwp.com or from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Courts Location Community Gardens Collinsville Playground 1 court on Monroe Street The Ted Largman Community Garden at Vallevue Ginty Recreation 6 Pickle Ball courts at Woodland Preserve located at 29 Picatinny Road provides Fire House Complex residents of Morris Township the opportunity to grow (on Dwyer Lane) quality produce for their families in a way that is 2 courts by Little League Field healthy to the environment. We practice organic and (on Woodland Avenue) sustainable gardening methods and our volunteer Streeter Recreation 4 courts, Sussex Avenue and Giving Garden produces food for the local food bank Complex Inamere Road (on corner by and soup kitchen. Streeter Pool) The Garden currently has 105 plots and is full to capacity at the moment. However, for more Bocce Courts Location information and to get on our waiting list for a garden Edward Hayward Park 2 courts behind Hillside Firehouse plot, please contact Ned Gardner and Sue Young, (Western Avenue) Garden Managers. Ned Gardner can be reached at his preferred method Volleyball Courts Location of communication nedandlaura@gmail.com or Collinsville Playground 1 sand volleyball court on 973-387-5004 (no texts, please). Monroe Street Or you may go to the Garden Section of the Morris Ginty Field Recreation Dwyer Lane Township Website at www.morristwp.com. Complex (behind Woodland Fire House) The Morris County Adaptive Recreation Basketball Courts Location Program Collinsville 2 lighted courts on Monroe St. Morris Township is proud to be a sponsoring (off Martin Luther King Avenue) municipality of the Morris County Adaptive Recreational Program (McARP). McARP provides Dr. Donald A. Delpho Full Court on Harter Road a year round calendar of the highest quality Field Children’s Half Court on Kahdena recreational and leisure-time activities for Road developmentally and physically disabled children and Freelan M. Green Park Full Court on Weathervane Drive adults. For a current calendar of events or for more (Off Park Avenue) information please call McARP Program Director at Edward Hayward Park 2 Half-Courts at Hillside Fire 973-428-5136 X602. House (on Western Avenue) Elmer Saunders Park Full Court on Rolling Hill Drive (at end of cul-de-sac) (All facilities are open to residents on a daily basis, closing at dusk) Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 5
children’s spring recreation programs Sports for Squirts The Squirts Multi-Sports program allows children to try a variety of different sports throughout the season including Lacrosse, Soccer, T-Ball, and Track & Field. All sports are taught in a safe and structured learning environment designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun! Ages: 3 – 4 Date: Saturdays, April 23rd – June 18th No Class May 28th Time: 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Place: Blekicki Field Fee: $170.00 Spring T-Ball Registration will be available online starting March 1st. Senior Sports for Squirts With parent volunteer coaches, the successful T- Ball league has grown. Boys and girls between the ages of This class is the perfect stepping-stone for children who 5 – 7 are eligible to play. Children must be 5 years of have graduated from Squirts Multi Sports or for children age by August 31, 2022. Emphasis is on instruction, looking for their first ever sports experience. Players will recreation, and sportsmanship. In order to have a good learn key skills in a variety of sports through small-sided T-ball season, we need parents to register to volunteer scrimmages, games, and activities in a variety of sports. as coaches available on CommunityPass as well. You Ages: 5 – 6 will choose your practice field close to home for a Date: Saturdays, April 23rd – June 18th Monday through Friday practice time from 4:30 PM – No Class May 28th 6:00 PM, Games on Saturdays. Practices begin in April, Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM weather permitting, and games will begin the end of April, Place: Blekicki Field beginning of May. Fee: $170.00 Registration fee is $35.00 per child payable at registration. DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2022. Soccer for Squirts Soccer for Squirts is your child’s perfect introduction to the most popular sport in the world! Skills covered Parent and Me Multi-Sports include dribbling, passing, shooting, stealing, and more. The Parent and Me Multi Sports Squirts program Each session is taught through structured activities, fun allows children to try a variety of sports with a helping games, and scrimmages designed to ensure learning and hand from Mom or Dad! Ease your child into social most importantly: fun, fun, fun! situations with support and confidence as you engage Ages: 2 – 3 in fun sports activities and games together. Date: Saturdays, April 23rd – June 18th Ages: 2–3 No Class May 28th Date: Saturdays, April 23rd – June 18th Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM No Class May 28th Place: Blekicki Field Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Fee: $170.00 Place: Blekicki Field Fee: $170.00 Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 6
Children’s Spring Tennis Following guidelines set out by the USTA, the US Sports Institute offers tennis classes for four tiers of ability to ensure all participants play and learn at the appropriate level. Using rackets, balls and courts appropriately sized for players based on their age, participants will experience success and enjoyment from start to finish. All Children’s Tennis Fee Per Class/Per Child: $170.00 Beginner Tennis: Beginner Tennis: Intermediate Tennis: Streeter Tennis Courts Streeter Tennis Courts Streeter Tennis Courts Ages 3 – 5 Ages 5 – 8 Ages 7 – 8 Date: Tuesdays, Date: Saturdays, Date: Saturdays, April 19th – June 7th April 23rd – June 18th April 23rd – June 18th Time: 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM No class May 28th No class May 28th Time: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Time: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Ages 5 – 8 Date: Tuesdays, Ages 8 – 10 Ages 8 – 10 April 19th – June 7th Date: Saturdays, Date: Saturdays, Time: 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM April 23rd – June 18th April 23rd – June 18th No class May 28th No class May 28th Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM Ages 8 – 11 Date: Tuesdays, April 19th – June 7th Ages 11 – 14 Ages 11 – 14 Time: 8:00 PM – 8:50 PM Date: Saturdays, Date: Saturdays, April 23rd – June 18th April 23rd – June 18th No class May 28th No class May 28th Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM Soccer for Senior Squirts Soccer for Senior Squirts is the perfect program for players graduating from Soccer Squirts or for children looking for their first ever soccer experience. Each session will focus on developing a particular skill or technique including dribbling, passing, ball control, moves and turns, positioning, and more. Ages: 4 – 5 Date: Saturdays, April 23rd – June 18th No Class May 28th Time: 3:00 – 3:50 PM Place: Blekicki Field Children’s Pickleball Fee: $170.00 Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong. The sport is played on a Parent & Me Soccer for Squirts smaller court than tennis with a net that’s just a bit lower. Pickleball is played by all ages and is very easy to learn. Parent and Me Soccer for Squirts is a fun and positive introduction to soccer for young children with a helping Paddles and balls will be provided for your use. hand from Mom or Dad! With a parent participating by their side, kids will have fun learning the fundamental skills of Date: Mondays, April 4th – May 9th soccer through structured activities, fun based games, and Times: Ages 7 – 9: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM scrimmages. Ages 10 – 12: 6:00PM – 7:00 PM Ages: 2 – 3 Ages 13 – 15: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Date: Saturdays, April 23rd – June 18th Place: Ginty Pickleball Courts No Class May 28th Fee: $50.00 Time: 2:00 – 2:50 PM Place: Blekicki Field Fee: $170.00 Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 7
adults’ spring programs Adult Pickleball: Intermediate Intermediate play, 2.5 – 3.5 players would be best at this level. Open play with instruction. Must have an understanding of the game. Spring Yoga for Adults Date: Tuesdays, April 5th – May 10th Time: 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM Registered Yoga Trainers (RYT) and members of the Place: Ginty Pickleball Courts National Yoga Alliance will teach an introduction to Yoga Fee: $50.00 with basic Hatha positions, breathing fundamentals, & relaxing exercises. Date: Wednesdays, April 6th – June 8th Adult Pickleball: Advanced Place: Ginty Field Advanced play, 3.5+ players would be best at this Fee: $50.00 level. Open play with instruction. Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Date: Tuesdays, April 5 - May 10 Instructor: Susan Sheely Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Place: Ginty Pickleball Courts Instructor: Marcie Cohen Fee: $50.00 Line Dancing Adult Spring Tennis Instruction Line dancing is a pleasant, mild workout that helps Tennis Lessons will be held at the Streeter Tennis improve your balance and well-being. This is an Courts. introduction to the dance that is easy, fun, and good Registration fee is $50.00 per person exercise. Date: Thursdays, April 7th – May 12th Beginner: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beginner Tennis Intermediate: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Date: Mondays, April 4th – May 9th Place: Fairchild Firehouse Parking lot on West Hanover Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM & 7:00 – 8:00 PM Avenue Fee: $30.00 Intermediate Tennis Date: Wednesdays, April 6th – May 11th Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Adult Pickleball: Beginner Date: Thursdays, April 7th – May 12th Learn the Basics of Pickleball, Paddles and balls will be Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM provided for your use. Date: Tuesdays, April 5th – May 10th Advanced Tennis Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Date: Wednesdays, April 6th – May 11th Place: Ginty Pickleball Courts Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fee: $50.00 Date: Thursdays, April 7th – May 12th Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Women’s Softball Team Women’s Softball will be starting its twenty-second season. The 2022 program will continue playing in the Mendham League with games on Tuesdays starting May 1st through July at 6:00 PM to dusk. Call Parks & Recreation at 973-326-7371to register. Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 8
independent recreation programs The Morris Township Department of Parks and Recreation sponsors a variety of introductory sports instruction programs year- round. The Township works closely with these many independent youth sports programs serving the greater Morris Township — Morristown area. Morristown Area American Little League Morristown Junior Colonials Hockey Club non-profit club that works closely with the Instructional and competitive baseball The club is open to all boys and girls in local recreation departments and school program is for all Morris Township and Morris Township, Morristown, and Morris districts to provide and maintain fields. The Morristown youth on the eastern side of the Plains from 5 to12 years of age. Everyone is fall recreational program is open to children community (east of Route 202) between the welcome regardless of ability. Games and 4 to 14 years of age. Registration closes in late ages of 6 and 12. www.MAALL.net practices are held at the Mennen and Center June. Travel teams are for ages U9 through Court ice arenas located in Morris Township. U12. Teams play in spring and fall. Tryouts Morristown Area National Little League Email: MorristownJCHL@gmail.com are held in early May. The 10-game fall season Instructional and competitive baseball begins after Labor Day ends in November. program for all Morris Township and Morristown Colonials Lacrosse Club The 10-game spring season begins in April & Morristown youth ages 6 to 12 on the western The Morristown Junior Colonials Lacrosse ends mid-June. Practice is twice a week. This side of the community (west of Route 202). program provides spring lacrosse for players is a highly competitive level. www.MNLL.org in Morris Township, Morristown and Morris muscrec@gmail.com Plains. The season runs March through June. musctravel-info@gmail.com Morristown National Little League Girls Online registration begins in November. Softball Division www.morrisunited.com Clinic levels and travel teams are based The Morristown National Little League-Girl’s on age and grade levels. Clinic Program: Morristown Junior Colonials Travel Softball Division is open to girls ages 7 to Instructional program for boys in grades Basketball League 15 living throughout Morris Township and K-2. Participants meet on Sunday afternoons This is the premier, fundamentals-based Morristown (no East/West division). Season from April through mid June.Travel Program: youth basketball program in Morris County, is mid-March through June. All-Star teams Available for boys only in grades 3 to 8, focused on sportsmanship, integrity, available for Minor (9-10), Major(11-12) to build basic skills and understand game academic achievement and basketball and Junior divisions (13-14). Based on Little situations (requires the use of full equipment). skills. The program is open to area youth in League national rules - 15 year old juniors are travel teams practice on Tuesdays and Grades 4 through 8. Organized by the Town eligible for regular season play, but not All- Thursdays and play games against of Morristown Recreation Department, the Stars. www.MNLL.org other towns on Saturdays and Sundays. Travel Basketball League has a two-tier fee Morristown Babe Ruth Baseball www.morristownlacrosse.com structure with lower fees for Morristown Morristown Babe Ruth Baseball offers a fun residents. Tryouts are held in October with Lady Colonials Lacrosse Club practices and games November to March. and competitive environment for players An affiliate of Morristown Colonials Junior 13 to 15 years old. Babe Ruth Baseball www.townofmorristown.org Lacrosse Club, Lady Colonials promotes promotes participation in the game for lacrosse among girls in the Greater Morris- Morristown Revolutions Youth Mountain all skill levels and has rules to ensure that town Area to expand this growing sport’s Biking all players have an opportunity to take appeal. The program is designed to The Morristown Revolutions is a co-ed youth the field and enjoy the game. This is a no accommodate beginners and experienced mountain biking group open to boys and girls cut league, everyone that tries out plays. players. Three teams representing grades 3 in grades 6-12 living in Morris-town, Morris www.morristownbaberuthonline.com & 4, 5 & 6, and 7 8. practice and play games Township, and Morris Plains interested Morristown Wildcats Football against local towns. The season runs mid- in riding in a recreational or competitive Registration is open to all Township of Morris, March through May. environment. Registration begins in October Morristown, and Morris Plains children. ladycolonialslax@gmail.com and continues throughout the season which Competition is in the New Jersey Suburban www.ladycolonialslax.com ends in June. No experience is necessary, no Youth Football League. The season is August tryouts, no cuts; all are welcome to ride and The Mo-Town Grapplers Club race. Register or try a ride with the group. 15th to November 30th. Registration begins The primary purpose for this organization April 1st. Children must be 6 years of age by MorristownRevolutionsMTB@gmail.com FB & is to prepare our wrestlers to compete in IG@MotownRevolutions September 1st as follows: Flag Football: 6 years competitions and tournaments that qualify old - 3rd grade Tackle Football: 4th - 8th grades them for New Jersey Kid’s State Wrestling Morristown Colonials Junior Field Hockey www.morristownwildcats.org Tournament, and other official USA Wrestling This club provides field hockey experience Morristown Rugby tournaments at the national level. The Club is for girls and boys in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades Morris Rugby sponsors several local open to all athletes in the Morristown, Morris from the Greater Morristown Area including summer youth rugby pro-grams. Morristown Township, and Morris Plains areas (1st – 8th Morris Township, Morristown, and Morris Colonials Flag Rugby is a co-ed, non-con-tact, grade). Practices are held at Frelinghuysen Plains. This program focuses on promoting a form of rugby using flags for kids entering Middle School. 1st & 2nd graders practice love of field hockey, team-work and positivity. Kindergarten through 9th grade (10th grade twice per week in December & January; 3rd Practices are run as a clinic and designed to for girls). Morristown Colonials Tackle 7s graders and above practice three times per accommodate all levels of play with one-week Rugby is offered to girls and boys entering week in November and February. day evening practice and one scrimmage on 5th through 9th grade. All programs are www.motowngrapplers.com Sunday afternoons against other local towns. run as clinics, with two evening practices For the 2021 season we will be practicing at Morris United Soccer Club Recreational & Bleckicki Field in Morris Township. For more and Saturday morning matches against Travel neighboring towns. Practices will be held on information, please follow us on Facebook or The Morris United Soccer Club provides email us at morristownjrfh@gmail.com. Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM. recreational, travel, and academy soccer www.morristownrugby.com programs to over 1500 children in the greater Morristown area. Morris United is a private, Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 9
THE TOWNSHIP Mr.OF Mark J. Gyorfy, MORRIS Mayor* COMMITTEE TOWNSHIP Ms. Catherine J. Wilson, Deputy Mayor Bruce D� Sisler, Mayor Peter V. Mancuso Louise T� Johnson*, Deputy Mayor Bud Ravitz* Daniel W� Caffrey Ms. Tara Olivo-Moore Peter V� Mancuso Mattheu Department * Parks and Recreation Nunn Liaison Timothy F� Quinn, Township Administrator PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT * Indicates Parks & Recreation Department Liaison William Foelsch..................................... Parks and Recreation Director PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Alexis Voli............................................................Recreation Supervisor William Tim Hamfeldt................................. Assistant Superintendent ofDirector Foelsch……��…������������������������������ Parks and Recreation Parks Jo Ormsbee…���……���………���������������������…���������� Earl Cocchi...................Parks and Recreation Maintenance Foreman Program Coordinator John PhillipSanders…������������������� Parks & Recreation Lavoie...........................................Pool MaintenanceForeman Operator/Pool Foreman Phillip Lavoie�����������…�����������………���Pool Operator/Asst� Andrea Alrefaai................................................ Swim Pool SeniorPark Foreman Clerk Andrea Alrefaai…………����������������������………�…�Swim Pool Samantha Hartman....................................... Administrative Assistant Senior Clerk Samantha Hartman……�������������������……�………�Administrative Assistant Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Public Meetings Parks Four times and Recreation a year Advisory at the Morris Committee Township MunicipalPublic Meetings Building at 7:00 PM 3rd Thursday of selected months at the Morris Township Municipal Building at 7:00 PM Please check the Co-Chairs Township–ofMr. Patrick Morris Minter, for website Mr. meeting Peter O’Hagan and activity updates: www.morristwp.com Please check the Township of Morris website for meeting & activity updates: www.morristwp.com� Please register for Parks and Recreation programs online at Please register for Parks & Recreation programs online at https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship https://register�communitypass�net/morristownship Look for the 2022 Summer Online Brochure April 15th. LOOK FOR THE 2017-2018 FALL/WINTER ONLINE BROCHURE SEPTEMBER 1st.
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