Recreation Department
Steven J. Groeger, Superintendent of Recreation
Phone: 609-844-7067
Fax: 609-895-1668
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
ANNOUNCEMENTS - July 24, 2008
- The Junior Travel Camp will be bowling at 9:00 am at Curtis Lanes in Ewing and then go to AMC 24 for a movie. They will need to bring a pair of socks for bowling and lunch will be included.
- Teen Travel camp will bowl at Carolier Lanes and return to AMC 24 for a movie in the afternoon. Campers will need a pair of socks and lunch will be provided. This bus will leave at 9:00 am and return at 5:00 pm.
- The Veterans Park Camp will be in the High School and meeting in the cafeteria.
- Tennis lessons have been postponed.
Programs, Schedules & Forms
Youth Programs
- Art
- Lacrosse
- Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
- Park Summer Camp
- Safe Sitter
- Swim Instruction
- Tball
- Travel Camp
Adult Programs
- Aquacize
- Basketball
- Jazzercize
- Swim Lessons
- Tennis Lessons
- Volleyball
Program Details and Forms
- Registration forms, schedules and other info can be found by following the links to the left and in the Spring brochure.
- The General Registration form can be used for any program offered by the Recreation Department.
- Medical release form.
- Most supporting documents require
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For additional youth programs in Lawrence Township such as soccer, baseball, and football, see related links at the bottom of the page.
Facilities
Township Parks
- Carson Woods
- Central Park
- Colonial Lake Park
- Drexel Woods
- Eldridge Park
- Gilpin Park
- Hamnett Park
- Lawrence Veterans Park
- Shipetauken Woods
- Stonicker Park
- Village Park
Township Fields
- Baseball Fields in Central Park:
- Carroll Field
- Grant Field
- Hughes Field
- Pezzicola Field
Soccer Fields:- Armory Fields
- Village Park Fields
- Zimmer Field in Central Park
Softball Fields in Village Park:- Betty Leedom Field
- Gatterdam Field
Lacrosse Fields- Gainsboro Rd Fields (LMS)
Department Contacts
Municipal Building
2207 Lawrenceville Road, PO Box 6006, Lawrenceville NJ 08648
- Steven J. Groeger, Superintendent of Recreation
Phone: 609-844-7067
Cell Phone: 609-847-2648 - Matthew Calu, Program Coordinator
Phone: 609-844-7064 - Donna Eisenhauer, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 609-844-7065
Senior Center
30 Darrah Lane East, Lawrenceville NJ 08648
- Lillian LaSalle, Executive Director Office on Aging
Phone: 609-844-7049 - Luise Watson, Clerk
Phone: 609-844-7048
Advisory Board
The Lawrence Township Recreation Advisory Committe is appointed by the Township Council to work with the Lawrence Township Recreation Department to plan and promote activities for the residents of Lawrence. The Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Lower Level Conference room. Residents are encouraged to attend these meetings.
- Marie Tagliaferri, Chairperson
- Christopher Sawasky, Vice Chairperson
- Ed Budzinski
- Glenn Collins
- Ed Fedorko
- George Ferenchick
- Geoffrey Kimmel
- William Pitman
- Jill Posluszny
- Gregory Puliti
- Sigmund Zegarski
Related Links
Lawrence Hamnett Soccer Association
A volunteer organization providing recreational and competitive soccer opportunities for boys and girls 5 to 17 years old living in Lawrence Township.
Lawrence Township Junior Baseball/Softball Association
A volunteer organization that organizes and coordinates baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls between 8 and 18 years of age.
Lawrence Lightning Junior Football Club
A volunteer organization that provides a competitve contact football program for boys in Lawrence Township. They offer 4 travel teams for boys in grades 5, 6, 7, 8, and an instructional league, Lawrence THUNDER, for boys in grades 2, 3, 4.
Lawrence Township Board of Education
The home page for the Lawrence Township School District.
Lawrence Township Nature Center
The website for the Rinck House and the Lawrence Township Outdoor Education/Nature Center.
Lawrence Hopewell Trail
The off-road path that when completed will wind its way for more than 20 miles through Hopewell and Lawrence connecting parkland, open space and other attractions in the two communities.