2019 Fall Activities Guide
Hillsborough Parks and Recreation
2019 Fall Activities Guide
Fall into Fun With Hillsborough
Parks and Rec!
Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building Branch Road
(908) 369-4832
What's Inside?
-Youth Programs - Adult Programs -Halloween Party - Howl-O-Ween -Winter Basketball - SAT
Hillsborough Parks and Recreation
General Information
Department Staff
Director of Parks, Recreation & Social Services Bob Wagner
Assistant Director of Recreation Griffin Dunne
Parks Supervisor John Crossen
Recreation Program Coordinator Jessica Gonzalez
Recreation Assistant Russell Surace
Administrative Assistant Annette Henderson
Parks and Recreation Commission
Chairperson Rob Peason
Vice Chairperson Lisa Nisivoccia
Commissioners Bill Bochinski Robert Ciano Robert Hollingshead Ron Skobo Karyl Rucci Larry Yard Paul Marini
Recreation Commission Liaisons Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson Committeewoman Olivia Holmes
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enrich the lives of the residents of Hillsborough by providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation facilities and affordable, diverse recreation and social activities for people of all ages and abilities to play, learn, contemplate, build community, and be good stewards of our environment.
Meetings
Regular monthly meetings of the Recreation and Parks Commission are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Municipal Building at 7:00pm. The meetings are open and the public is welcome.
Hillsborough Township Committee
Mayor Frank DelCore
Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson
Committeewoman Gloria McCauley
Committeeman Shawn Lipani
Committeewoman Olivia Holmes
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Parks and Recreation Information
General Information
General Policies
Supervision Parents or guardians of minors are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children promptly at the facility.
Eligibility All township residents are eligible to participate in all programs, assuming the participant meets the age or grade criteria outlined. Where available, non-residents may participate in certain programs for an additional fee.
Financial Assistance The Department of Parks and Recreation offers reduced fee registration for children who are eligible under the guidelines of the Federal Subsidized Lunch Program. Please call our office for information prior to registration.
Communication Closing notifications and cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on our website and Facebook.
Inclusive Recreation Information
The Hillsborough Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion is individuals with and without disabilities participating in recreation activities together.
In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reasonable modifications are provided. These are individualized techniques and resources used to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering the program. Inclusion makes it possible for individuals to choose from the vast array of programs offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
For more information, or to request assistance and modifications, please contact us at (908)369-4832. We request at least four weeks notice for reasonable modification requisitions. Please note that in some cases, these modifications may take longer.
Get Connected! Stay Informed!
Website:
Facebook: hillsboroughnjrecreation
Instagram: hillsboroughrec
Bookmark our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram for the most up to date information about recreation programs and events!
Refund Policy
The Department of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel, alter, supplement, limit registration or change any dates, times, locations, ages, fees or any other information listed. There will be NO REFUNDS of any registration fees unless the program is canceled by the department.
Program Registration
There are two easy ways to register for programs:
Visit the Parks and Recreation office at The Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building.
Online at the Parks and Recreation website.
Therapeutic Recreation Partnership
We have a cooperative agreement with the Somerset County Park Commission's Therapeutic Recreation Department (TR) to provide leisure and recreation opportunities for children and adults who have a developmental disability. We and TR recognizes the need for all individuals to participate actively in recreational and leisure activities to promote health, fitness, and well-being. More information on Therapeutic Recreation is available by calling the TR Department of SCPC at (908) 526-5650.
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Parks and Community Groups
Parks Directory and Community Groups
Parks Directory
Ann Van Middlesworth Park 570 Pleasant View Road
Baseball field, softball field, basketball courts, universal playground, 1-mile walking trail, picnic areas, skate park, fishing pond, sensory garden
Docherty Park 154 U.S. Route 206 South
Softball fields, soccer fields, lacrosse fields, playground, roller hockey rink, picnic areas
Flagg Way Park 4 Flagg Way
Tennis court, playground
Flagtown Park 40 7th Street, Flagtown
Baseball field, basketball court, playground, picnic area
Otto's Farm Park Montgomery & Wertsville Road
Hiking trails through farmland, orchards, and over streams; cross country skiing
Singley Park 425 Woodfern Road
Softball fields, regulation soccer field, small sided soccer fields, paved walking trail
Woodfield Park 154 Beekman Lane
Softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, paved walking trail
Flagg Way Park
Community Groups
Hillsborough Baseball League
Hillsborough Dukes Football & Cheerleading
Hillsborough Senior Citizens Club (A) Dorrie Guarniero (B) Tony Fusco
Jr. Raider Football, Cheerleading, Track, and Girls Lacrosse
Hillsborough Soccer Club
Hillsborough Lacrosse
Hillsborough Library somerset.lib.nj.us/hillsborough
Hillsborough Special Olympics hillsboroughspecialolympics
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Youth Programs
Youth Programs
Program Calendar at a Glance
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
First Roots Music & Movement
Bricks For Kidz Little Gym on the Go
Tennis Foundation (ages 5- Tennis Foundations
10)
(ages 11-14)
Basketball Skills and Drills Tennis Development
Biddy Basketball
Note: This calendar is for informational purposes only. Please check the program listing for specific dates and times of each program.
Biddy Basketball (Co-Ed)
Introduce your child to fun and exciting sport of basketball! Using proportionally sized basketballs, this program encourages players to develop motor skills and basic technique in passing, dribbling and shooting. Players will be taught through a series of fun challenges, structured activities and scrimmages.
Supervisor: US Sports
Age:
5-8
Program Fee: $70
Days: Wednesdays BOE Facility Fee: $20
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Total Reg. Fee: $90
Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Location: HMS Main Gym
Basketball Skills and Drills
(Co-Ed)
Keep your skills sharp after basketball season. This program stresses basic basketball skills and techniques. Children will develop and improve their dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills.
Supervisor: US Sports
Age:
9-12
Program Fee: $70
Days: Wednesday BOE Facility Fee:$ 20
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Total Reg. Fee: $ 90
Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Location: HMS Main Gym
Super Soccer Stars
Super Soccer Stars is fun themed-based soccer program that teaches your child the basic fundamentals of soccer while taking them on a fun imaginary adventure! Each structured one hour class is designed to teach your child soccer skills while using their feet and imaginations in fun creative ways.
Supervisor: Shawn Kenny
Age: 3-5
Fee: $100
Days: Saturdays
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19
Location: Flagtown Annex
Skateboarding
Come skate with Prime's Skate Team to learn some of skate boarding's entry level skills while working your way up to some more advanced skills and tricks. Also, prepare to learn different aspects of the board such as decks, wheels, and bearings such as board maintenance. Helmets and skateboards are required while other pads are recommended.
Supervisor: Rich Petersen
Age: 7-12
Fee: $70
Days: Sundays
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Dates: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
Location: Ann Van Middlesworth Skate Park
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