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Be Safe
and Have Fun
this Summer!
COVID-Safe activities for
Township of Morris Residents of all ages.
table of contents
summer 2021
3 general information
4 parks and playground facilities
6 adults’ summer programs
7 special events
8 outdoor concerts and movies
9 children’s summer recreation programs
12 summer playground programs
13 early fall events
14 independent recreation programs
Photo Release Statement
Please note that Morris Township Parks and Recreation staff routinely
photographs and videotapes guests enjoying Morris Township parks,
facilities, events, and equipment. These images may be used in print,
visual presentations and on the Township website to promote the parks
and recreation system. If you do not wish yourself and/or children to be
photographed, please inform the photographer at that time.
Enjoy your visit.
general information
As COVID-19 precautions, our first priority is the health and safety of our community. All programs
and events, are subject to change and/or cancellation based on COVID-19 emergency orders and
regulations. Federal, state, and local mandates, regulations, and guidelines will be a deciding factor in
our ability to provide recreational opportunities. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Registration and General Information
Committee 1. Township of Morris residents have first
The Township Committee appoints the Township of preference for program registrations.
Morris Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. 2. All participants must register on-line at
There are 18 members, each member is appointed
for a 2-year term. The Advisory Committee meets https://register.communitypass.net/
four times each year at 7:00 PM at the Township of morristownship
Morris Municipal Building.
or at the Parks and Recreation Office. Unless
The committee is responsible for the review otherwise noted. No registrations will be taken at
and implementation of long-range plans for program sites.
recreation programs and parks. This includes park
and program needs assessments, development, 3. Registration is limited in some programs and on a
volunteer support, and liaison with local recreation first-come, first-serve basis.
providers. 4. Programs with insufficient registrations will be
canceled.
mission statement 5. Please be aware that unforeseen circumstances,
such as inclement weather or school programs, may
cause program changes.
The goal of the Township of Morris Parks and Recreation
Department is to provide recreation and leisure 6. Check the Township of Morris website for
opportunities for Township residents of all ages. The information and updates:
Township is proud to offer a wide variety of recreational www.morristwp.com
programs and park facilities for the entire community.
7. Fees for programs will not be pro-rated for
late registrations. Once a program begins, there
Morris Township Parks and Recreation welcomes are no refunds.
everyone to participate in and enjoy the benefits of
8. Please note that e-mails will be sent when
its programs and facilities regardless of race, color, programs are canceled due to unexpected
gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, national school closings and inclement weather.
origin, or religious or political affiliation. In accordance
with the requirements of title II of the Americans with 9. Please make note of your registration dates and
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Morris Township Parks times.
and Recreation will not discriminate against qualified The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the
individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in right to make program changes.
its services, programs, or activities. We are committed
to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion means
individuals with and without disabilities participate in
recreation activities together.
All our programs are inclusive to people with and
without disabilities.
Important Notice about Program Cancellations
Parks and Recreation Department programs at school buildings are held pending availability of
facilities. Since school sponsored activities preempt all Parks and Recreation Department
programs, some cancellations will occur. All school buildings are closed to our programs during
school vacations and all three-day holiday weekends. Cancellations of Parks and Recreation
Department programs due to weather conditions are announced by the Parks and Recreation
Department via E-Mail though CommunityPass or Telephone line 973-326-7370 option 4 for
ball field conditions and program cancellations. The recording is generally updated each day at
3:00 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM on Saturdays as necessary due to weather conditions.
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 3
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Parks
Blekicki Field 1
Butterworth Field 2 1 1 1 1
Children’s Park 1 1 1
Collinsville Playground 2 1
1
Delpho Field 1 1
Frelinghuysen Field 1 1 1
Ginty Recreation Complex 3 2 1 1 1 6
Green Field 1 1 1
Hayward Park 2 1 1
Ketch Road Field 1 1 1
Kiwanis Field 1 1
Jean Street Field 1
Jones Woods Preserve 1
Lake Road Field 1 1
LaRue Field 1
Mennen Field (Future) F
Saunders Park 1 1 1 1
Spencer/Doremus Preserve 1
Streeter-Cornine Field 1 1 1
Streeter Recreation Complex 4 1
Tucker Field 1 F
ValleVue Preserve 1 1
Veteran’s Park 1
Baker Evans Preserve (Future) F F F
Schools
Alfred Vail 1
1
Hillcrest 1
1
Normandy Park 1
1
Woodland 2
1
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 4
Facilities Locations
Permits for Group Use of Fields
Playgrounds Location and Facilities
Butterworth Park Lynnfield Drive All groups of 15 or more persons desiring to use an
Children’s Park Kahdena Road (Marge Goryeb outdoor facility or athletic field maintained by the
Children’s Park) Township of Morris must file a formal application
Collinsville Playground Monroe Street (2019 renovation) with the Department of Parks & Recreation. In
(off Martin Luther King Avenue) addition to the completed and signed application
form, the applicant must also provide a Certificate
Ginty Field Recreation Dwyer Lane of Liability Insurance addressed to the Township
Complex (behind Woodland Fire House) of Morris in the minimum coverage amount of
Edward Hayward Park Western Avenue $1,000,000 naming the Township of Morris as an
(behind Hillside Fire House) additional insured, plus a signed Hold Harmless
Ketch Road Field Ketch Road agreement. All fees for reserved group use are set by
(across from Manor Drive) Township Ordinance. Please contact the Department
of Parks & Recreation for details. Permit applications
Elmer Saunders Park Rolling Hill Drive are available for download on the Township of
(At the end of cul-de-sac) Morris Website — www.morristwp.com or from the
Department of Parks and Recreation.
Courts Location
Community Gardens
Collinsville Playground 1 court on Monroe Street
The Ted Largman Community Garden at Vallevue
Ginty Recreation 6 Pickle Ball courts at Woodland
Preserve located at 29 Picatinny Road provides
Fire House Complex residents of Morris Township the opportunity to grow
(on Dwyer Lane) quality produce for their families in a way that is
2 courts by Little League Field healthy to the environment. We practice organic and
(on Woodland Avenue) sustainable gardening methods and our volunteer
Streeter Recreation 4 courts, Sussex Avenue and Giving Garden produces food for the local food bank
Complex Inamere Road (on corner by and soup kitchen.
Streeter Pool)
The Garden currently has 105 plots and is full
to capacity at the moment. However, for more
Bocce Courts Location information and to get on our waiting list for a garden
Edward Hayward Park 2 courts behind Hillside Firehouse plot, please contact Sue Young, Garden Director, at
(Western Avenue) syoung@morristwp.com or
201-274-4285 cell/text or go to the Garden Section of
Volleyball Courts Location the Morris Township Website at
www.morristwp.com.
Collinsville Playground 1 sand volleyball court on
Monroe Street The Morris County Adaptive Recreation
Ginty Field Recreation Dwyer Lane Program
Complex (behind Woodland Fire House) Morris Township is proud to be a sponsoring
municipality of the Morris County Adaptive
Basketball Courts Location Recreational Program (McARP). McARP provides
a year round calendar of the highest quality
Collinsville 2 lighted courts on Monroe St.
recreational and leisure-time activities for
(off Martin Luther King Avenue)
developmentally and physically disabled children and
Dr. Donald A. Delpho Full Court on Harter Road adults. For a current calendar of events or for more
Field Children’s Half Court on Kahdena information please call McARP Program Director at
Road 973-428-5136 X602.
Freelan M. Green Park Full Court on Weathervane Drive
(Off Park Avenue)
Edward Hayward Park 2 Half-Courts at Hillside Fire
House (on Western Avenue)
Elmer Saunders Park Full Court on Rolling Hill Drive
(at end of cul-de-sac)
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 5
adults’ summer programs
Line Dancing Summer Yoga for Adults
Line dancing is a pleasant, mild workout that helps Registered Yoga Trainers (RYT) and members of the
improve your balance and well-being. This is an National Yoga Alliance will teach an introduction to Yoga
introduction to the dance that is easy, fun, and good with basic Hatha positions, breathing fundamentals, and
exercise. relaxing exercises.
Date: Thursdays, July 22nd – August 26th Instructor, Susan Sheely
Time: Beginner: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Date: Wednesdays, June 2nd – July 7th
Intermediate: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Place: Fairchild Firehouse Place: Front Lawn of the Municipal Building
Fee: $35.00 Fee: $35.00
Adult Summer Zumba Adult Summer Tennis Instruction
An introduction to Zumba All Adult tennis will be held at Streeter Courts.
Date: Mondays, July 19th – August 23rd Registration fee is $50.00 per person per session.
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Beginner Tennis
Place: Ginty Field
Fee: $50.00 Date: Thursdays, June 17th – July 22th
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Intermediate Tennis
Summer Pickleball Date: Wednesdays, June 16th – July 21st
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
badminton, tennis and ping-pong. The sport is played
on a smaller court than tennis with a net that is just a bit Date: Thursdays, June 17th – July 22nd
lower. Pickleball is played by all ages and is very easy to Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
learn. Want to learn Pickleball or already know how to Advanced Tennis
play? There will be instruction as well as play that is more Date: Wednesdays, June 16th – July 21st
advanced. Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Paddles and balls will be provided for your use. Please
wear appropriate athletic shoes.
Date: Tuesdays, June 15th – July 20th
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM or 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Fee: $30.00 per each session
Place: Ginty Tennis Courts
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 6
special events
Tri-Harder Kid’s Triathlon Series
Township of Morris Parks and Recreation Department will
host one of the six-event Tri-Harder Kid’s Triathlon Series
for children ages 4 through 14. The event is co-sponsored
by the Parks and Recreation Dept., the Township of
Morris Police Department, Marty’s Reliable Cycle, and the
Morris Township Manatees Swim Team. The Township
of Morris Tri-Harder Kid’s Triathlon is scheduled for
Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 8:30 AM, beginning at Ginty
Community Swim Pool. Additional triathlon events for
children in this series will be held in Roxbury, Westfield,
Randolph, Denville and Hanover. Check -in for the Morris
Township event will begin at 7:30 AM. Preregistration is
required and event participant numbers are limited, so
we recommend early registration. The registration fee
is $15.00 per child. Register at the Parks and Recreation
Dept. office or on-line at
https://www.BikeReg.com/
tri-harder-kids-triathlon-series-morris-township
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 16th at 3:00 PM for
The Morristown and Morris Township
the Township of Morris event.
Bookmobile will be making its way around
The Tri-Harder Kids Triathlon will feature age appropriate town this summer!
swimming at Ginty Pool, a bicycling leg on local
neighborhood streets and distance runs at Ginty Field:
Age Group Swim Bike Run
Distance Distance Distance
4 – 6* 25 Yards ½ Mile ¼ Mile
7 – 8 25 Yards 1 Mile ½ Mile
9 – 10 50 Yards 2 Miles ½ Mile
11 –12 75 Yards 2 Miles 1 Mile
13 – 14 100 Yards 2 Miles 1 Mile
Note: * Ages 4 - 6 swimmers may wear Coast Guard swim The Bookmobile provides access to books to children
vests or swimming aids. of all ages as well as adults with our newly expanded
Parents may ride or run with this age child in the bicycling Adult collection. No library card is required to borrow
segment. books and all are welcome to come in and browse.
There will be crafts and prizes for children, as well
The Tri-Harder Kid’s Triathlon series stresses the joy of
as information regarding library programs. All those
participation, the importance of wholesome physical activity,
and season -long training and enjoyment. The local events are
who visit must follow our COVID-19 guidelines. Any
recreational in nature, with no specific place timing, only general questions regarding our schedule or requests for
timing. Participation ribbons will be given to all registrants. Bookmobile visits please visit our website at
Additional Sponsors for the event are welcome. We are also https://mmtlibrary.org/bookmobile or contact us
seeking volunteers to help on meet day. Please call the Parks and at 973-538-6161.
Recreation Office at 973-326-7371.
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 7
outdoor concerts and movies
Big Screen Outdoor Movies Free Summer at the Gazebo at Ginty Field
Bring the whole family and your blankets and lawn chairs Our 12th season of free Tuesday evening concerts will kick
to Ginty Field and enjoy our Free Big Screen Outdoor Family off on June 18th. Concerts are sponsored in cooperation with
Movies. Arrive an hour early for DJ music before the movie. local offices of The Provident Bank. Reserve these dates on
The family oriented features will begin at dusk; approximately your calendar: Check the Morris Township website —
8:30 PM. Check the Township of Morris website — www.morristwp.com — for updated information.
www.morristwp.com — for updated show information.
Date Time Artist/Genre
Movie titles are subject to change based on public release
Tuesday, June 22nd 7:00 PM Jake Thistle
dates. Our anticipated movie nights for summer 2021 are as
Tuesday, June 29th 7:00 PM The Kootz
follows:
Tuesday, July 6th 7:00 PM Hanover Wind Symphony
Date and Time Feature Movie Tuesday, July 13th 7:00 PM Norton Small Band
Wednesday, June 30th Sonic the Hedgehog Rock N’ Blues
Wednesday, July 14th Yogi Bear Tuesday, July 20th 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 28th Tom & Jerry Tuesday, July 27th 7:00 PM October Rose
Tuesday, August 3rd 7:00 PM Mid-Life Crisis
Camp Out and Bonfire Tuesday, August 10th 6:30 PM Van Martin Big Band
Saturday, August 21st The War with Grandpa
Sports Double Feature:
Friday, August 20th TBA
Halloween Fun:
Saturday, October 30th
After Trunk or Treat
Halloween Movie Night The Nightmare Before
with Bonfire Christmas
Rain Dates:
Wednesday, July 21st, and August 4th at Ginty Field
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 8
children’s summer recreation programs
Little Theatre
Here is an opportunity to learn all you can about acting,
stagecraft, the theater, and have fun at the same time.
All facets of the theater, from set decoration to make-up
technique, and various acting modes are explored.
Date: Monday – Friday, June 28th – August 6th
Time: 9:00 – 10:15 AM for ages 5 – 7
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM for ages 8-10
12:30 – 2:00 PM for ages 11-13
Place: Alfred Vail School
Fee: $95.00
Preschool Program
This summer program is for 4 - 5 year olds who are potty
trained and want to have fun. Activities include painting,
drawing, exercising, and crafting in a creatively and safe
environment. Children have to be 4 years of age by May 1,
2021 to 5 years of age (not having attended kindergarten).
Please send juice and snack for your child.
Ages: 4 – 5
Date: Monday- Friday, June 28th – July 23rd
Time: 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Place: Alfred Vail School
Fee: $230.00
Hiking Program
Participants will explore parks and preserves in the
Children’s Pickleball Clinic region. Each participant should be prepared for a 2 – 3
hour hike. Please wear sturdy shoes for hiking, bring a
Date: Monday-Friday, July 19th- 23rd or
bag lunch and water, and sunscreen and bug repellent.
Monday- Friday, July 26th – 30th
Participants will travel by van and be supervised by long
Place: Ginty Pickleball Courts
time hiker, Timothy Quinn. Van space is limited, so sign
Fee: $75.00 per week
up early. Additional hikers are welcome and can meet at
Ages: 5 – 8 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
the hiking sites.
Ages: 9 – 12 Time: 2:45 – 4:15 PM
Ages: 8 – 14
Date: Fridays, starting June 25th
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Children’s Pickleball – Monday’s Place: Van leaves Ginty parking lot 10:00 AM
Date: Mondays, July 12th – July 26th Fee: $ 35.00
Place: Ginty Pickleball Courts
Fee: $30.00
Ages: 5 – 8 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Ages: 9 – 12 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 9
children’s summer recreation programs
Children’s Golf Tennis — Weekly
Using the revolutionary SNAG (Start New at Golf) system,
Following guidelines set out by the USTA, the US Sports
US Sports Institute’s First Play Golf clinic is the ideal way to
Institute offers tennis classes for four tiers of ability to
introduce youngsters to one of the world’s most popular
ensure all participants play and learn at the appropriate
sports. Children will learn all the basic golf techniques
level. Using rackets, balls and courts appropriately
including swing, grip and ball contact through unique and fun
sized for players based on their age, participants will
training methods. Each day will incorporate inclusive team
experience success and enjoyment from start to finish.
challenges and individual play in our US Open Competition.
ALL CHILDREN’S TENNIS will be held at Streeter Courts.
Children will experience greater success by using larger
Fee per class/child $162.00.
balls and club heads increasing stroke consistency while
developing player confidence. The First Play Golf clinic Beginner
provides a thorough, early introduction to this life long pass Ages: 5 – 7
time. Date: Saturdays June 26th – August 21st
Ages: 4 – 5 NO Class July 3rd
Date: Monday – Friday, July 12th – 16th Time: 9:00 – 9:50 AM
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Place: Blekicki Field
Fee: $75.00 Ages: 8 – 10
Ages: 5 – 10 Date: Saturdays June 26th – August 21st
Date: Monday-Friday, July 12th – 16th NO Class July 3rd
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Time: 10:00 – 10:50 AM
Place: Blekicki Field
Fee: $110.00
Ages: 11 – 14
Date: Saturdays June 26th – August 21st
NO Class July 3rd
Sports for Squirts
Time: 11:00 – 11:50 AM
The Squirts Multi Sports program allows children to try a
variety of different sports throughout the season including
Lacrosse, Soccer, T-Ball, and Track & Field. All sports are Intermediate
taught in a safe and structured learning environment Ages: 7 – 8
designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, Date: Saturdays June 26th – August 21st
fun! Class size is limited to 10. NO Class July 3rd
Ages: 3 – 4 Time: 9:00 – 9:50 AM
Date: Saturdays, June 26th – August 21st
NO Class July 3rd
Time: 10:00 – 10:50 AM
Ages: 8 – 10
Place: Green Field
Date: Saturdays June 26th – August 21st
Fee: $162.00
NO Class July 3rd
Time: 10:00 – 10:50 AM
Sports for Senior Squirts
This class is the perfect stepping-stone for children who have Ages: 11 – 14
graduated from Squirts Multi Sports or for children looking for Date: Saturdays June 26th – August 21st
their first ever sports experience. Players will learn key skills NO Class July 3rd
in a variety of sports through small-sided scrimmages, games, Time: 11:00 – 11:50 AM
and activities in a variety of sports.
Ages: 5 – 6
Date: Saturdays, June 26th – August 21st
NO Class July 4th
Time: 11:00 – 11:50 AM
Place: Green Field
Fee: $162.00
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 10children’s summer recreation programs
Soccer for Squirts
Soccer Squirts is your child’s perfect introduction to the
most popular sport in the world! Skills covered include
dribbling, passing, shooting, stealing, and more. Each
session is taught through structured activities, fun games,
and scrimmages designed to ensure learning and most
importantly: fun, fun, fun! Class size is limited to 10.
Ages: 3–4
Date: Saturdays, June 26th – August 21st
NO Class July 3rd
Time: 9:00 – 9:50 AM or
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Tennis: Summer One Week Camp
Place: Green Field
Fee: $162.00 Following guidelines set out by the USTA, the US Sports
Institute offers tennis classes for four tiers of ability to
ensure all participants play and learn at the appropriate
Parent & Me Soccer Squirts level. Using rackets, balls and courts appropriately
sized for players based on their age, participants will
Parent & Me Soccer Squirts is a fun and positive experience success and enjoyment from start to finish.
introduction to soccer for young children with a helping Ages: 5 – 11
hand from Mom or Dad! With a parent participating by Date: Monday – Thursday, July 12th – 16th or
their side, kids will have fun learning the fundamental August 16th – 19th
skills of soccer through structured activities, fun based Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
games, and scrimmages. Class size is limited to 10. Place: July Streeter Courts, August Ginty Courts
Ages: 2 – 3 Fee: $195.00 per week session
Date: Saturdays, June 26th – August 21st
NO Class July 3rd
Time: 10:00 – 10:50 AM Multi-Sports Week
Fee: $162.00 Experience over 16 different sports from around the
world including, soccer, basket-ball, lacrosse, volleyball,
Sports for Squirts 5 Day disc golf, cricket, floor hockey and many more at US
Sports Institute’s Total Play Multi Sports camp. All
The Total Sport Squirts program introduces children aged activities will take place in an atmosphere that promotes
3 - 5 to a variety of sports such as soccer, basketball, good sportsmanship, team-work and most of all, fun.
lacrosse, hockey, and T-Ball. Classes will take place in a Campers will receive technical instruction, have the
safe, structured environment that encourages learning chance experience the sport in a realistic game situation,
and skill development. Games and drills are designed to and will participate in the exciting USSI World Cup
capture each child’s imagination. Class size is limited to Competition. All participants will receive a t-shirt and
10. certificate.
Date: Monday – Friday July 26th – 30th Ages: 5 – 11
Time: 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM or
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Half-Day
Place: Butterworth Field Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $145.00 per session Fee: $175.00 per week
Date: Monday – Friday August 2nd – 6th Date: August 9th – 13th
Time: 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM or Place: Ginty Field
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: Blekicki Field Date: August 30th – September 3rd
Fee: $145.00 per session Place: Veterans Field
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 11summer playground programs
Due to COVID-19
Guidelines all
programs are
wait-listed.
Should guidelines
change, we will
release the
wait-list.
A wide variety of supervised activities in a casual
atmosphere for children will be held during our six-week
summer playground program. All playgrounds will have
many special events, contests and tournaments, plus
additional activities such as arts and crafts, baseball,
softball, basketball, kickball, soccer, bocce, and other
games. Consult playground directors for the time
of special events and instructional activities. A story Woodland Sports & Games
hour and books will be available on all playgrounds Playground Program
through the courtesy of the Joint-Free Public Library of The Sports & Games summer program will meet at
Morristown-Morris Township Book Mobile. Woodland School. This playground is set aside for those
whose main interest is on team sports and competition.
In order to attend the 2021 summer playground program,
Emphasis is placed on different sports: flag football,
children must have completed kindergarten. Space is
softball, basketball, kickball, dodge ball or soccer.
limited and spots will be filled on a first come, first serve
Ages: 8-12
basis.
Date: Monday – Friday, June 28th – August 6th
Staffed Summer Playground Programs Fee: $140.00 per child
Ginty Complex AM Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Green Field AM
Saunders Field AM
Alfred Vail School AM Playground Special Activities
Woodland School* AM Fire Department Safety: Members of the Morris
* Sports Program Township Fire Department will visit the playgrounds the
Weekday hours at playgrounds: week of July 13th to discuss fire safety and explore a fire
vehicle.
AM From 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Police Protection: The week of July 20th a member of
Ages: 5 – 12 the Morris Township Police Department will visit our
(MUST have COMPLETED kindergarten) playgrounds and explain to the children about 911,
Date: Monday–Friday, June 28th – August 6th buckle up for safety, bike safety, and show them a police
Fee: $140.00 per child car.
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 12early fall events
Children’s Fall Tennis
Following guidelines set out by the USTA, the US Sports Institute offers tennis classes for four tiers of ability to ensure all participants
play and learn at the appropriate level. Using rackets, balls and courts appropriately sized for players based on their age, participants will
experience success and enjoyment from start to finish.
Beginner Tennis: Beginner Tennis: Intermediate Tennis:
Ginty Courts Streeter Courts Streeter Courts
Ages 3 – 5 Ages 5 – 8 Ages 7 – 8
Date: Wednesdays, September 15th – Date: Saturdays, September 18th – Date: Saturdays, September 18th –
November 3rd November 6th November 6th
Time: 3:00 – 4:00PM Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Fee: $162 Fee: $162 Fee: $162
Ages 5 – 8 Ages 8 – 10 Ages 8 – 10
Date: Wednesdays, September 15th – Date: Saturdays, September 18th – Date: Saturdays, September 18th –
November 3rd November 6th November 6th
Time: 4:00 – 5:00PM Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Fee: $162 Fee: $162 Fee: $162
Ages 8 – 10 Ages 11 – 14 Ages 11 – 14
Date: Wednesdays, September 15th – Date: Saturdays, September 18th – Date: Saturdays, September 18th –
November 3rd November 6th November 6th
Time: 5:00 – 6:00PM Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $162 Fee: $162 Fee: $162
Ages 11 – 14
Date: Wednesdays, September 15th –
November 3rd
Time: 6:00 – 7:00PM
Fee: $162
Adult Fall Tennis Instruction
All Adult tennis will be held at Streeter Courts. Registration fee is $50.00 per person per session.
Beginner Tennis Intermediate Tennis Advanced Tennis
Date: Thursdays, September 16th – Date: Wednesdays, September 15th – Date: Wednesdays, September 15th –
October 21st October 20th October 20th
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Date: Thursdays, September 16th –
October 21st
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Soccer for Squirts small-sided scrimmages, games, and Soccer for Senior Squirts Parent & Me Soccer Squirts
activities in a variety of sports.
Soccer Squirts is your child’s perfect Ages: 5–6 Senior Squirts Soccer - Senior Squirts Parent & Me Soccer Squirts is a fun
introduction to the most popular sport Date: Saturdays, Soccer is the perfect program for and positive introduction to soccer for
in the world! Skills covered include September 18th – players graduating from Soccer young children with a helping hand
dribbling, passing, shooting, stealing, November 6th Squirts or for children looking for their from Mom or Dad! With a parent
and more. Each session is taught Time: 2:00 – 2:50 PM first ever soccer experience. Each participating by their side, kids will
through structured activities, fun Place: Blekicki Field session will focus on developing a have fun learning the fundamental
games, and scrimmages designed to particular skill or technique including skills of soccer through structured
Fee: $162.00
ensure learning and most importantly: dribbling, passing, ball control, moves activities, fun based games, and
fun, fun, fun! Class size is limited to 10. and turns, positioning, and more. scrimmages. Class size is limited to 10.
Ages: 5–6 Ages: 2–3
Ages: 3–4 Date: Saturdays,
Date: Saturdays, Sports for Squirts Date: Saturdays,
September 18th – September 18th –
September 18th – This class is the perfect stepping-stone November 6th November 6th
November 6th for children who have graduated from Time: 4:00 – 4:50 PM Time: 3:00 – 3:50 PM
Time: 2:00 – 2:50 PM Squirts Multi Sports or for children Place: Blekicki Field Place: Blekicki Field
Place: Blekicki Field looking for their first ever sports Fee: $162.00 Fee: $162.00
Fee: $162.00 experience. Players will learn key
skills in a variety of sports through
small-sided scrimmages, games, and
activities in a variety of sports.
Sports for Senior Squirts Ages: 3–4
This class is the perfect stepping-stone Date: Saturdays,
for children who have graduated from September 18th –
Squirts Multi Sports or for children November 6th
looking for their first ever sports Time: 3:00 – 3:50 PM
experience. Players will learn key skills Place: Blekicki Field
in a variety of sports through Fee: $162.00
13independent recreation programs
The Morris Township Department of Parks and Recreation sponsors a variety of introductory sports instruction programs year-
round. The Township works closely with these many independent youth sports programs serving the greater Morris Township
— Morristown area.
Morristown Area American Little League Morristown Junior Colonials Hockey Club non-profit club that works closely with the
Instructional and competitive baseball The club is open to all boys and girls in local recreation departments and school
program is for all Morris Township and Morris Township, Morristown, and Morris districts to provide and maintain fields. The
Morristown youth on the eastern side of the Plains from 5 to12 years of age. Everyone is fall recreational program is open to children
community (east of Route 202) between the welcome regardless of ability. Games and 4 to 14 years of age. Registration closes in late
ages of 6 and 12. practices are held at the Mennen and Center June. Travel teams are for ages U9 through
www.MAALL.net Court ice arenas located in Morris Township. U12. Teams play in spring and fall. Tryouts
Email: MorristownJCHL@gmail.com are held in early May. The 10-game fall season
Morristown Area National Little League begins after Labor Day ends in November.
Instructional and competitive baseball Morristown Colonials Lacrosse Club The 10-game spring season begins in April &
program for all Morris Township and The Morristown Junior Colonials Lacrosse ends mid-June. Practice is twice a week. This
Morristown youth ages 6 to 12 on the western program provides spring lacrosse for players is a highly competitive level.
side of the community (west of Route 202). in Morris Township, Morristown and Morris muscrec@gmail.com
www.MNLL.org Plains. The season runs March through June. musctravel-info@gmail.com
Online registration begins in November. www.morrisunited.com
Morristown National Little League Girls Clinic levels and travel teams are based
Softball Division on age and grade levels. Clinic Program: Morristown Junior Colonials Travel
The Morristown National Little League-Girl’s Instructional program for boys in grades Basketball League
Softball Division is open to girls ages 7 to K-2. Participants meet on Sunday afternoons This is the premier, fundamentals-based
15 living throughout Morris Township and from April through mid June.Travel Program: youth basketball program in Morris County,
Morristown (no East/West division). Season Available for boys only in grades 3 to 8, focused on sportsmanship, integrity,
is mid-March through June. All-Star teams to build basic skills and understand game academic achievement and basketball
available for Minor (9-10), Major(11-12) situations (requires the use of full equipment). skills. The program is open to area youth in
and Junior divisions (13-14). Based on Little travel teams practice on Tuesdays and Grades 4 through 8. Organized by the Town
League national rules - 15 year old juniors are Thursdays and play games against of Morristown Recreation Department, the
eligible for regular season play, but not All- other towns on Saturdays and Sundays. Travel Basketball League has a two-tier fee
Stars. www.MNLL.org www.morristownlacrosse.com structure with lower fees for Morristown
Morristown Babe Ruth residents. Tryouts are held in October with
Lady Colonials Lacrosse Club practices and games November to March.
Morristown Babe Ruth offers a fun and An affiliate of Morristown Colonials Junior
competitive environment for players www.townofmorristown.org
Lacrosse Club, Lady Colonials promotes
13 to 15 years old. Babe Ruth baseball lacrosse among girls in the Greater Morris- Morristown Revolutions Youth Mountain
promotes participation in the game for town Area to expand this growing sport’s Biking
all skill levels and has rules to ensure that appeal. The program is designed to The Morristown Revolutions is a co-ed youth
all players have an opportunity to take accommodate beginners and experienced mountain biking group open to boys and girls
the field and enjoy the game. This is a no players. Three teams representing grades 3 in grades 6-12 living in Morris-town, Morris
cut league, everyone that tries out plays. & 4, 5 & 6, and 7 8. practice and play games Township, and Morris Plains interested
www.morristownbaberuthonline.com against local towns. The season runs mid- in riding in a recreational or competitive
Morristown Wildcats Football March through May. environment. Registration begins in October
Registration is open to all Township of Morris, ladycolonialslax@gmail.com and continues throughout the season which
Morristown, and Morris Plains children. www.ladycolonialslax.com ends in June. No experience is necessary, no
Competition is in the New Jersey Suburban tryouts, no cuts; all are welcome to ride and
The Mo-Town Grapplers Club race. Register or try a ride with the group.
Youth Football League. The season is August The primary purpose for this organization
15th to November 30th. Registration begins MorristownRevolutionsMTB@gmail.com FB &
is to prepare our wrestlers to compete in IG @ MotownRevolutions
April 1st. Children must be 6 years of age by competitions and tournaments that qualify
September 1st as follows: Flag Football: 6 years them for New Jersey Kid’s State Wrestling Morristown Colonials Junior Field Hockey
old - 3rd grade Tackle Football: 4th - 8th grades Tournament, and other official USA Wrestling This club provides field hockey experience
www.morristownwildcats.org tournaments at the national level. The Club is for girls and boys in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades
Morristown Rugby open to all athletes in the Morristown, Morris from the Greater Morristown Area including
Morris Rugby sponsors several local Township, and Morris Plains areas (1st – 8th Morris Township, Morristown, and Morris
summer youth rugby pro-grams. Morristown grade). Practices are held at Frelinghuysen Plains. This program focuses on promoting a
Colonials Flag Rugby is a co-ed, non-con-tact, Middle School. 1st & 2nd graders practice love of field hockey, team-work and positivity.
form of rugby using flags for kids entering twice per week in December & January; 3rd Practices are run as a clinic and designed to
Kindergarten through 9th grade (10th grade graders and above practice three times per accommodate all levels of play with one-week
for girls). Morristown Colonials Tackle 7s week in November and February. day evening practice and one scrimmage on
Rugby is offered to girls and boys entering www.motowngrapplers.com Sunday afternoons against other local towns.
5th through 9th grade. All programs are For the 2021 season we will be practicing at
Morris United Soccer Club Recreational & Bleckicki Field in Morris Township. For more
run as clinics, with two evening practices Travel
and Saturday morning matches against information, please follow us on Facebook or
The Morris United Soccer Club provides email us at morristownjrfh@gmail.com.
neighboring towns. Practices will be held on recreational, travel, and academy soccer
Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. programs to over 1500 children in the greater
www.morristownrugby.com Morristown area. Morris United is a private,
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship 14THE TOWNSHIP Mr.OF
Jeffrey R. Grayzel,
MORRIS Mayor COMMITTEE
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Mr. Mark J. Gyorfy, Deputy Mayor
Bruce D� Sisler, Mayor
Mr. Peter V. Mancuso*
Louise T� Johnson*, Deputy Mayor
Mr. William V. Ravitz*
Daniel W� Caffrey
Ms. Catherine J. Wilson
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Timothy F� Quinn, Township Administrator
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Public Meetings
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Parks at the Morris
and Recreation Township
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Peter O’Hagan
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Please check the Township of Morris website for meeting & activity updates: www.morristwp.com�
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Please register for Parks & Recreation programs online at
Look for the 2021 Fall Online Brochure ??.
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