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 3, 2009
- THE FRIDAY JULY 3RD EDITION OF THE TRENTON TIMES INCORRECTLY LISTED THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR SUNDAY JULY 5TH. The Lawrence Township Independence Day Fireworks Display and Concert will be held Saturday July 4TH on the Rider University campus. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm and the fireworks are scheduled for 9:45 pm.
- The Spring and Summer brochure has been mailed to all residences in Lawrence Township in February. Please note that there have been some changes to the original that appeared previously. These changes were related to some of the times for Summer swim lessons, Spring Tennis lessons and the date of the Easter Egg Hunt. You can view the updated brochure online.
Programs, Schedules & Forms
Youth Programs
- Lacrosse
- Safe Sitter
- Safety Town
- Summer Park Camp
- Swim Instruction
- T-Ball
- Tennis Lessons
- Travel Camp
Adult Programs
- Jazzercize
- Swim Lessons
- Tennis Lessons
Other Activities
- Community Band
- Community Gardens
- Community use of the Lawrence High School Pool
Program Details and Forms
- Registration forms, schedules and other info can be found by following the links to the left and in the Spring/Summer brochure. Please note that the online brochure reflects changes to one that appeared earlier.
- The General Registration form can be used for any program offered by the Recreation Department.
- Use of Township facilities including athletic fields and park pavilions requires a permit issued by the Lawrence Township Recreation Department.
- Medical release form.
- Most supporting documents require
Adobe Reader to view and print.
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.
- Ed Budzinski
- Glenn Collins
- Bob Dalle Pazze
- Ed Fedorko
- George Ferenchick
- Stacy Gallagher
- Geoffrey Kimmel
- William Pitman
- Christopher Sawasky
- Marie Tagliaferri
- 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.