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 - January 30, 2012
- ALL NEW The Lawrence Lightning Jr. Football Club and the Lawrence Township Recreation Department will conduct Fitness and Agility training for 2nd to 8th graders on five Saturdays in January, February and March. See the flyer for more details about this program which is for all young athletes.
- Registration is now being accepted for Cheerleading, Lacrosse, Rookie Ball, Safe Sitter, Safety Townand Swim Lessons.
- The Recreation Spring/Summer Calendar of Events is now available as a pdf. THE BROCHURE WILL NO LONGER BE MAILED. A limited number of hard copies will be available in the Recreation Office within the next three weeks.
CLOSINGS/CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES - January 30, 2012
- The Lawrence High School pool will be closed Thursday February 2, Friday February 3 and Saturday February 4 for the Mercer County High School swimming championships.
- The Lawrence High School pool will close at 1:30 pm on Saturday February 11 for a swim meet.
Programs, Schedules & Forms
Youth Programs
- Art
- Cheerleading
- Lacrosse (Boys)
- Lacrosse (Girls)
- Safe Sitter
- Safety Town
- Swim Instruction
- Rookie Baseball/Softball
- Youth Basketball(updated)
Adult Programs
- Swim Lessons
- Tennis Lessons
- Volleyball
Other Activities
Program Details and Forms
- The Spring and Summer brochure is available online to view or print. A limited number of hard copies of the brochure will be available in the Recreation Office by mid-February. BROCHURES WILL NO LONGER BE MAILED.
- The General Registration form can be used for any program offered by the Recreation Department.
- Individuals interested in requesting financial assistance for registration fees can fill out the form.
- Use of Township facilities including athletic fields and park pavilions requires a permit issued by the Lawrence Township Recreation Department.
- Medical release form.
- Employment Application
- 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
Football Field in Central Park:- Elvin Bethea Field
Soccer Fields:- Armory Fields
- Mooch Myernick Training Facility in Village Park
- Zimmer Field in Central Park
Softball Fields in Village Park:- Betty Leedom Field
- Gatterdam Field
Lacrosse Fields- Central Park, Armory
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.