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Recreation Department

Steven J. Groeger, Superintendent of Recreation

Email: sgroeger@lawrencetwp.com
Phone: 609-844-7067
Fax: 609-895-1668
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

ANNOUNCEMENTS - August 27, 2010

  • The first annual RED, WHITE, & BANG Kid's Triathlon is scheduled for Labor Day Monday September 6TH. Proceeds from the Triathlon will go toward the 2011 Lawrence Township Fireworks display. For more information check the flyer. To register complete and return the Entry Form. Sponsorships are available by completing and returning the attached form.
  • The Lawrence Township Recreation Department is conducting a survey to determine participation in recreation sports programs by boys and girls. The completed survey can be submitted by email or mail.
  • The Lawrence Township Recreation Fall/Winter Calendar of Events scheduled to be mailed in late August is now available as a pdf.

CLOSINGS/CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES - August 27, 2010

  • The Lawrence High School pool is closed for the remainder of the summer and will reopen on September 13 for Fall hours.

Programs, Schedules & Forms

Youth Programs

Adult Programs

  • Swim Lessons
  • Tennis Lessons

 

Other Activities

Program Details and Forms

  • The Fall and Winter brochure will be mailed to all residents at the end of August. An online copy is available as pdf.
  • 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.
  • Most supporting documents require Adobe Reader to view and print.
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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.

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Facilities

Township Parks

Township Fields

  • Baseball Fields in Central Park:
  • Carroll Field
  • Grant Field
  • Hughes Field
  • Pezzicola 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, Lawrence Midddle School, Armory

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Department Contacts

Municipal Building

2207 Lawrenceville Road, PO Box 6006, Lawrenceville NJ 08648

Senior Center

30 Darrah Lane East, Lawrenceville NJ 08648

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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
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Related Links

Logo of Lawrence Hamnett SoccerLawrence 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.

Logo of Lawrence Lightning Junior Football ClubLawrence 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.

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