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:

Lawrence Township Recreation Holiday House Decorating Contest

Celebrate the season by taking a tour of the decorated homes across Lawrence Township. Residents have put time and care into creating festive displays for everyone to enjoy.

A Google Map of all participating homes is available here Holiday House Contest Map so you can plan your route:

A full list of participating homes is below for those who prefer to view the addresses directly.

Voting Information

Voting is open to Lawrence Township residents from December 9 through December 16.
Winners will be announced on December 17.

We ask all voters to participate honestly and fairly. The goal is to recognize the effort and creativity shown in each display. Please only vote after you have personally viewed the homes, and vote only once per person.

First place winners from 2024 are not eligible to win this year, though they are welcome to join the map and share their decorations with the community.

Vote Here: https://forms.gle/pYUarvfpTgDg5J1u5

Thank you to everyone who decorated their homes and helped bring holiday spirit to Lawrence Township. Enjoy the lights and have a safe and cheerful season.

2025 Jolly Trolley Rides

Hop on for a magical evening on Thursday, December 18 aboard a Victorian style trolley. Enjoy the Jolly Trolley Ride, a 45 minute tour through Lawrence Township featuring the best holiday house lights and festive displays around town. It is a warm, nostalgic ride that captures the season as you roll past glowing homes and cheerful decorations. To keep things fair, participation will be selected by lottery.

How it works:

Families may enter for up to 4 participants, Choose one preferred time slot: 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, or 7:00 pm

Enter the lottery here: https://forms.gle/hNdtuJdSmmeW35Z4A

Entry deadline: 9:00 am on December 8

Cost: $12 per person

Ages 2 and under ride free (lap seats only)

If your name is selected in the lottery, the Recreation Department will contact you to arrange payment. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Accessibility: Trolleys are not handicap accessible. If needed, your accessible vehicle may follow the trolley route upon request.

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:

~~12:00pm to 4:00pm~~ CLOSED

~~*Aqua Zumba Class will take place from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Pool is open to Lap Swimmers but space may be limited*~~

Sundays and Holidays:

CLOSED

ATTN: POOL CLOSED 12/16 & 12/18

Purchase Pool Memberships Here

Lawrence Township Employment Application

Travel Camp Counselor Job Description

CANCELLATIONS:

ATTN: POOL CLOSED 12/16 & 12/18

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 .

Community Events and Activities Page

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

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