Recreation Programs
John Timmons, Director of Parks and Recreation
Tammy Verderber, Program Assistant
Community Center
111 Ridgedale Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Phone: (973) 410-5390
Fax: (973) 410-5492
Field Hotline: (973) 410-5391
Day Camp (summer only): (973) 410-5396
You can now sign up for Recreation events and programs through the
online System Community Pass.
CLICK ABOVE FOR THE COMMUNITY PASS LINK
Outdoor Tennis/Pickleball Courts
The Tennis/Pickleball Courts are currently open. Reservations are not accepted, play is on a first-come first-served basis. Please be respectful of those waiting to use the courts. Play is limited to 1-hour if there are people waiting to play.
Congratulations to Victor Santillan who was recently named “Rec Coach of the Year” by NJ Youth Soccer
NJ Youth Soccer Kicks Off 2021 NJYS Awards Presented by RWJBarnabas Health
Youth Programs
The Recreation Department sponsors, co-sponsors, or is affiliated with the following sports programs:
Rec. Basketball 2021-22
Online Registration opens September 13th. Registration will be closed November 15th, no exceptions. The program is open to residents from Grades K-8.
Boys/Girls Kdg., 1st & 2nd Gr. Clinic will take place on Saturday mornings at the Brooklake Gym. Clinic begin Jan. 8th and run through February 26th (No Clinic on Feb 15th). Cost – $60
Boys/Girls 3/4th Gr. teams will practice 1-2 times per week and games are usually played on weekends against other teams from Florham Park, Hanover Twp., and Morris Plains. Practices will begin in December and games will begin on Jan. 4th and end on March 8th (No Games on Feb. 15th). All practices will take place at the Brooklake Gym. Cost – $90
Boys/Girls 5/6th Gr. teams practice 2 times per week and games are usually played on the weekends against other teams from Florham Park, Hanover Twp., and Morris Plains. Practices will begin in December and games will begin on Jan. 4th and end on March 8th (No Games on Feb. 15th). All practices will take place at the Brooklake Gym. Cost – $95
Boys/Girls 7/8th Gr. teams practice 2 times per week and games are usually played on the weekends against other teams from Florham Park, Hanover Twp., and Morris Plains. Practices will begin in December and games will begin on Jan. 4th and end on March 8th (No Games on Feb. 15th). All practices will take place at the Brooklake Gym. Cost – $105
To register for Rec. Basketball, go to https://capturepoint.com/florhampark
Cheerleading Fall 2021
Parents,
We will be opening Cheer registration one last time. Late Registration will open back up on Monday, August 23rd at 9 AM and will remain open until Wednesday, August 25th at noon. After that, registrations will no longer be accepted, no exceptions.
Please understand that when we order in bulk, we get a discounted price. Because we will be ordering only a handful of uniforms, the cost will be higher which is reflected in the higher registration fee. We are being told that the uniform order will not be delivered in time for the beginning of the season, therefore they may wear their practice apparel for those games. In an effort to get additional uniforms as quickly as possible, the uniforms will not be exactly the same as the original order however they will be close. Please ensure your child understands that while the rest of the team will be in uniform, your daughter will be in practice shirt and shorts for the Pep Rally and at least the first part of September. We cannot guarantee when the uniforms will be ready.
Please make sure to measure your child and select the appropriate size in registrations. However, due to the lateness in the ordering season, stock is limited. We will do our best to order the size that you choose, however if that size is sold out, we will move up the size to the next available in stock. Any sizing discrepancies and alterations are your responsibility.
The fee for Late Registration will be $299 and payment must be made during registration on Community Pass. If you do not submit payment, your registration will be forfeited. After Wednesday at noon, no more registrations will be accepted, no exceptions.
While we understand the above conditions are not ideal, this is the best we can do with limited time, stock, and availability. The effort to include the late registrants has been tremendous, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call or email me at the Rec. Office.
Regards,
John Timmons
Softball
Spring 2022 registration in now currently open, sign up online at the website below:
Wrestling
Ice hockey
Rugby
Boys Lacrosse
2022 Lacrosse is now taking registrations online at the website below:
Charter clubs sponsor the following youth sports programs:
Florham Park Baseball Club
2022 Spring registration-sign up online at the website below:
Shawn Kelly, President
Florham Park Youth Soccer Association
2022 Rec. Soccer Registration is now OPEN
Florham Park Football Club
mail@fpehfootball.com
Paul Cosentino, President
Adult Programs
Mens Softball
Registration for Spring 2021 is currently online. Sign in to your Community Pass account and sign up, games begin in April. If you have any questions, please call the Rec. Office at 973-410-5390.
Congrats to Team Professional Physical Therapy (PPT) for winning the 2019 Florham Park Men’s Softball Assoc. Championship! Congrats also go out to the runner-ups, Team Zio Gino’s, for a great game in the 3-game Championship Series. Thank you to all the teams for another great year of fun and comradery.
Pilates
The Recreation Department is offering Pilates at the Community Center on Mondays beginning April 4th, 2022. The cost of the program (10 sessions) is $100. You can register online through your Community Pass account.
Summer Programs
The Recreation Department offers the following summer programs (details are subject to change):
Day Camp 2022
Registration is now open for the 2022 Florham Park Day Camp on Community Pass! Day Camp runs for seven weeks over the summer beginning June 27th and runs through Aug. 12th.
The cost for all 7 weeks of Day Camp for residents is $835; for each additional child the cost is $772 per child. If you would like more information, please call Tammy at the Rec. Office at 973-410-5390. Below is a list of the planned trips we will be offering over the Summer
2022 Trip List will be posted shortly
Summer Tennis Clinics
Florham Park Recreation will offer a Summer Tennis Clinic for Children entering 1st-6th grades (fall 2022). Information will be available on Community Pass shortly.
Kiddie Kamp
Information on Kiddie Kamp for 2022 will be posted shortly.
Florham Park In Training (FIT)
The FIT Youth Sports Performance Camp is offered by Hanover in Training and Florham Park Fitness, with community partner Florham Park Recreation Department. For more information, contact coach Vinny Laracca at vlaracca@aol.com or
US SPORTS INSTITUTE
Programs are currently being offered by the US Sports Institute.
Year Round Activities
The Recreation Department offers other year-round activities for residents of various ages:
Ski Club
See Ms. Krno at RMS for web access to sign up for Ski Club. Transportation costs can be paid through your Community Pass account. Please do not pay for transportation until you have signed up for a ski package with Ms. Krno
Millburn Golf Course Memberships 2022
The Florham Park Rec. Dept., in cooperation with the Millburn Township Recreation Department is offering a limited number of Millburn Par 3 Golf Memberships to Florham Park residents, age 13 and older.
The 9 hole, Par 3 tree lined course is located at 335 White Oak Ridge Rd. in Short Hills, NJ and registration begins Feb. 16 with the scheduled golf course opening day set for April 1st. Registration this year for new or returning members will be with Community Pass, Millburn’s online registration program at:
http://register.communitypass.net/millburn .
To view pictures of the course go to
http://www.twp.millburn.nj.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1866
To download a copy of the application, go to Non-Resident Golf Membership Application 2022
In order to register online, you must have a photo on file or upload a photo to your Community Pass Account. You may bring up to two guests per round and unlimited ($180) and limited ($99) memberships are available as well as a special ($99) unlimited membership for youth ages 13-17. Unlimited members may play any day, any time and limited member play is restricted to Tues.-Fri., between 10 am and 2 pm.
For further information, call the Millburn Recreation Dept. at 973-564-7097 or email recreationdept@millburntwp.org
Recreation Activities for Disabled Residents
The Florham Park Recreation Department is a member of the Morris County Adaptive Recreation Program (McARP), sponsored by the ARC of Morris County. It provides recreational services for persons of all ages with disabilities. McARP gives Florham Park residents opportunities to explore new leisure time skills in conjunction with their age and ability. To learn about available services, call McARP at (973) 455-1288.
Information for residents and guests:
Volunteers Park
On 19 acres of uplands, Florham Park Borough has created the new Volunteers Park with surfaces and amenities for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, football, cheerleading, basketball, passive recreation, dog-walking, and playground equipment. A Concession building has been completed as well. The first-ever artificial turf field in the Borough enthusiastically opened for organized, permitted use by F.P. Soccer Association, FP/EH Football Club, and FP Cheerleaders in a ceremony attended by 750+ people on September 5, 2014 for the Fall 2014 season. The new Volunteer Park is designed to supplement, not replace, the existing fields throughout the Borough.
Click HERE for the Artificial Turf Usage Policy
Fred Stobaeus & Lou Boyd Awards
Administered by the Recreation Committee, these two annual awards are named for Fred Stobaeus and Lou Boyd, whose volunteer efforts were instrumental in building the borough’s recreation programs. Each spring, the awards are given to Florham Park students who are outstanding in sportsmanship, leadership, athletic ability, and academic achievement, and who are positive role models in the community. Fred Stobaeus was known as “Mr. Recreation” and was chairman of the first Recreation Committee. In 1955, he founded the Little League baseball program in Florham Park. Lou Boyd was also an active promoter of recreation opportunities and was a long-time secretary of the Recreation Committee. In 1966, the Fred Stobaeus Award was established. The Lou Boyd Award followed in 1976. Click List-of-award-winners (1) for the list of previous winners.
Dog & Alcohol Ordinances
According to Ordinance #12-1, leashed dogs may be brought onto Florham Park playing fields and open recreational areas. Owners must curb, control, and clean-up after their dogs. Dogs may not run at large. According to Ordinance #11-74, alcohol may not be consumed or distributed on Florham Park playing fields or open recreational areas. Locations include – but are not limited to – the Municipal Complex, Emmett Park, Dale Anderson Jaycees Tot Lot, Stobaeus Park, and Beechcrest Park. If you have any questions, please call the Recreation Department at (973) 410-5390. Thank you for your cooperation.
Other Recreation Department Information:
Employment Opportunities
FLORHAM PARK MUNICIPAL POOL2022 EMPLOYEMENT APPLICATION
2022 FLORHAM PARK MUNICIPAL POOL EMPLOYEMENT APPLICATION ASSIST POOL MGR
Photos
Click here to view our Recreation Department photo albums.
Click here to email your photos to be included in the albums.
Facilities
Click here to tour our municipal recreation facilities.
The Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Public Works Department, oversees the Community Center and the Senior Center, as well as parks, fields, and playgrounds throughout Florham Park. The Environmental Commission also maintains several sites. If you have any comments or notice any problems with any of our facilities, please call us at (973) 410-5390.
Special Events
Click here to visit our Special Events page.
Dec. 6th, 2019 Tree Lighting Event/Pics with Santa
