Welcome to Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Recreation Department
Jean Broadbent, Coordinator
Municipal Alliance Coordinator
609-693-5407  - fax 693-2106
Office Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

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 MEETINGS:
          Recreation Commission - 1st Weds. @ 4:15pm in the Township Bldg
          Waretown Wanderers - 3rd Mon. @ 10am in the Engle Sprague Senior Center

  • Comcast Cable subscribers can view all Township events & information on channel 22

Recreation and Open Space Inventory and Plan Map

Upcoming Township Recreation Programs & Events

 

         ********TIME CHANGE *******
August 14th ~ Fishing Derby - Waretown Lake - begin 5pm
                 Carboard Boat Race - Waretown Lake ~  3:30 Check In,                   4:30 Race
 Due to the town wide clean up on June 19th, the fishing derby and boat races that were scheduled for this date have been moved to Aug. 14th
Fishing derby registration will begin at 830am


                 Cardboard Boat Race Entry Form PDF

Golf Camp ~ Taking Registrations Now


July 6 – Summer Camp begins July 6th cost $60 per session or $30 per week
July 21 – Golf Camp begins – Wednesday’s through Aug. 25th cost is $50pp 
July – date to be announced – Tennis Camp cost $60per participant

Summer Recreation Starts in July - "Registrations now Being Accepted"

Quick Reference Program Description PDF
Registration Form PDF

 

Senior Advisory Speakers: 

Social begins at 10am Meeting begin at 10:30
April 19 – Adel Shaw – Overview in costume of the History of Waretown based upon the censuses of 1900’s   & Ptl. Azzarone on senior programs offered by the Police Department

May 17 – Peter DeCataldo, RN, BSN with Ocean County Health Dept. “Safe Medicine Management” Social begins at 10a Meeting at 10:30a

June 21 – spring Luncheon meeting Guest Speaker Carol Holmes, SOCH on “Why Did My Doctor Order That”

TRIP: October 25th to Valenzano Winery.  Pre registration required.  A non- refundable deposit of $10 is required to reserve your space.  Total trip cost is $45

 

Municipal Alliance Meetings

At 12:30pm in the Priff elementary School
139 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown NJ 08758
Feb 11; Mar 11; April 15; May13; June10, 2010

 

DANCES:

Feb 26;  March 26;  April 23;  May7; May 21

June 11 is for DARE 6th grade only

 

Older Adult Programs Offered by the Alliance & the Recreation Department

Mondays – 7pm ...Exercise class (free) in the senior room

Tuesdays - 9am ... Exercise with Miss Gerry $2 pay as you go (mid-April to Dec)

Tuesdays - 10:15am ... Walking club - meet at Rail Trail parking lot on Country Lane

Tuesdays - 1-4pm ... Mah Jong  at the Engel Sprague Senior Center – New players welcome.  Bring a drink & a game (if you own one)  This program is FREE

Wednesdays – Noon-1pm ... Move Today Exercise (free) in the Senior Room

Wednesdays – 1:15pm ... Wii bowling in the Senior Room

Thursdays – 7pm ... Exercise class (free) in the senior room

Fridays - 9am ... Line Dancing (free mid-April to Dec) with Gerry

Fridays - 10am ... Chair Yoga with MaryEllen

Fridays - 11am ... Chair Tai Chi with MaryEllen

 

Local Recreation Information

 Skatepark

  • ID’s Badges required to use the Skatepark
    • Residents - $5
    • Non- Residents - $20 

  • ID Badges are good for one (1) year
    • Renewable yearly in April

 Tennis Courts

Two tennis courts are located at the Waretown Lake & Recreation Area.
*Players must sign out for a gate key at the Ocean Township Police Department.
Tennis Court also located at the Sands Point Park on Dock Ave.  Open Daily – Weather Permitting.

 Waretown Recreation Park & Lake

Badges are required for the use of the Waretown Recreation Area and Lake on Route 532. Cost of badges are $5.00 per person. Children 5 and under are free. Proof of residence is required to purchase badges. Badges are also honored at the public dock on Bryant Road for fishing and crabbing. Daily passes are for non-residents also, only for use at the public dock. Badges are on sale starting in June at the Township Clerk's Office. Lake is open daily after the school closes for summer recess and closes on Labor Day.

Waretown Athletic Association Basketball

Waretown Thunder Fall Ball and Clinics Schedule

Need a field?
Click Here for a Ball Field Application

Rail Trail Information

HealthEASE MOVE TODAY Exercise Program PDF

 To rent the 11th St Community Center call Michele @ 693-3302 x 221
Rental Form & Information: http://www.townshipofocean.org/CC_Rental_App.pdf

 

For more information on any program or event call Jeanne @ 693-5407 or via email to recreation@townshipofocean.org

 

Looking for more on recreation in Ocean County? Check out the Ocean County YMCA...
Click Here to View the OC YMCA Website

 

 

 

 

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