Bringing our community together year-round. From holiday celebrations to family fun days and programs for all ages, we are here for everyone in Lawrence Township.

Every event and program is designed with the community in mind. We proudly host Community Day & Food Truck Festival, the Veterans Day Ceremony, the Memorial Day Parade, Independence Day Fireworks, the 9/11 Ceremony, the Valentine’s Day Candle Walk, Trunk or Treat, the Spring Egg Hunt, the Holiday Tree Lighting, and our Halloween and Holiday House Decorating Contests, along with many more traditions that unite neighbors, families, and friends.

Beyond special events, we offer year-round recreation programs including youth wrestling, youth basketball, the youth swim team, swim lessons, adult walking club, fitness and exercise classes, and summer camps, along with many more opportunities for recreation and learning. We also operate open swim, lap swim, and swim lessons on evenings and weekends at the Lawrence High School pool.

The Lawrence Township Anne Demarais Nature Center is proudly managed by the Recreation Department, and we continue to invest in parks and playground improvements across the township. We also collaborate with local youth organizations to support community programs and strengthen recreational opportunities.

Our programs are designed for children, teens, adults, and seniors, creating opportunities to connect, grow, and belong.

Nancy Bergen, Superintendent of Recreation

Jeffrey Radice, Recreation Leader

Emily Suydam, Recreation Leader

Recreation Department Calendar

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2025 Lawrence Township Halloween House Decorating Contest is HERE!

Get ready for another year of frightful fun! The Monster Map is now LIVE, and the houses are looking more boo-tiful than ever!

Creep, crawl, or cruise around Lawrence to see the spookiest, most creative, and scream-worthy Halloween decorations in town. From haunted graveyards to glowing ghosts, you won’t want to miss a single stop!

Once you've taken your haunted tour, don’t forget to VOTE for your favorite decorated house!

View the “Monster Map” here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit...

Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/24Mad5VSWR8U5XqE7

Happy Haunting, Lawrence! May the most fang-tastic house win!

To ensure fairness for all participants, the 2024 winners will not be eligible to win this year, but will be eligible again in 2026. However, we encourage you to still join the fun and be included on the Monster Map to share your display with the community!

Please visit our program catalog for the latest available programs.

Click here for PROGRAMS AND ONLINE REGISTRATION

Lawrence High School Pool Hours

Monday & Wednesday:

CLOSED

Tuesday & Thursday:

6:00pm to 6:45pm

Friday:

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Saturday:

9:00am to 3:00pm

*Aqua Zumba Class will take place from 10:00am - 11:00am. Pool is open to Lap Swimmers but space may be limited*

Sundays and Holidays:

CLOSED

Purchase Pool Memberships Here

Lawrence Township Employment Application

Travel Camp Counselor Job Description

CANCELLATIONS:

Do you have an idea for a program and would like to run a program?

We are always looking for new programs to offer to the community. If you have any interest or special talents and you would like to offer a program through us please email Nancy Bergen .

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Click here for information about upcoming Lawrence Township Recreation Community Events and Activities

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