The Recreation Department provides a variety of programs and activities for borough residents of all ages. In addition, the department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of several facilities located within the borough. These include the Community Pool, Echo Lake Park Fitness Trail, sandbox, basketball/volleyball courts adjacent to the pool, the Echo Brook softball/soccer fields (lighted), and the Echo Brook tennis courts (lighted). All of these are located in the vicinity of Borough Hall. In the Deerfield School area, the department maintains the toddler playground equipment, several softball and soccer fields (lighted), batting cages, and the tennis courts (lighted). Behind Beechwood School, the department maintains the softball field.
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The Community Room at Borough Hall is open for meetings and events. Located on the 2nd Floor, the room includes a main, large meeting room; the Senior Fitness Room, and the Game Room, as well as a storage closet and a bathroom.
The room can accommodate up to 180 people, and may be reserved weekdays and weekends until 11 pm. Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis. Municipal purposes, such as elections, board meetings, and scheduled recreation programs, have priority. The room is also available for private rentals. Application for use of the room must be made at least 30 days in advance through the Recreation Office. For reservation information and a copy of the rules and regulations
The Game Room contains air hockey, dome hockey, foosball, ping pong, pool, and a variety of board games.
The Senior Fitness Room provides seniors with an opportunity to improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through the use of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Treadmills, an elliptical, a stationary bike, a recumbent bike, a multi-station gym, and dumbbell weights are all available. Free orientation tours are scheduled monthly and are required for new members. The tours include a demonstration of the proper use of equipment. The room is open weekdays from 10:30 am-2:30 pm. Memberships for people ages 55 and above are $60/year or $40/six months. Registration forms are available at the Recreation Department.
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, Secretary/Pool Bookkeeper
908-232-0015
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is closed for lunch between 12 noon and 1 p.m.
TryCAN's mission is to help provide recreation programs and other services to youth with special needs and their families.
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1385 U.S. Highway 22 East | Mountainside, NJ 07092 | 908.232.2400