recreation run down: issue 2 (summer 2013)

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379 South Branch Road . Hillsborough, NJ 08844 . (908) 369-4832 . hillsboroughnjrecreation.org

Recreation Run Down Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Issue 2, Summer 2013

Parks and Rec Wraps Up Busy Summer

Summer is always a busy time at

the Department of Parks and

Recreation. This year was no

different.

Health FairThe Health Fair was held on May

16. There were two different

events, one focused on senior

citizens and one open to the

community.

Health and fitness tests and

assessments, exercise

demonstrations, nutritionists, local

Health Fair, Memorial Day Parade, Independence Day Celebration and

Family Campout Hosted By Departmentfitness clubs, and refreshments and

giveaways were featured at the fair.

The Department of Social Services

and the Department of Health

organized the fair.

Memorial Day ParadeRain threatened dampening

everyones experience at the

annual Memorial Day Parade andCeremony on May 25, but the sun

came out and it was an event

enjoyed by all.

The morning began with the Salute

to Veterans breakfast for all

veterans in Hillsborough and their

families.

The parade featured Hillsboroughs

veterans, local elected officials, Boy

Scout and Girl Scout troops,

Hillsborough Baseball League

teams, recreation soccer and

softball teams, and other various

community groups and

organizations.

At the conclusion of the parade, the

traditional

wreath ceremony was held,

honoring those who passed away in

service.

Independence Day CelebrationNearly 4,000 residents attended

the annual Independence Day

Celebration held on June 29 at

Auten Road Intermediate School.

Many events preceded the 16-

minute firework display. Inflatable

amusements kept the young

children entertained, volleyball

games were hosted by the staff,

various restaurants from town sold

food in the food tent, and DJ Lou

from SoundFX Entertainment

provided the sound track for the

night.

The Hillsborough Rockettes

performed

twice, once alongside the Jr. Raider

Cheerleaders.

The night concluded with a

fireworks lighting up the night sky.

See SUMMER, page 5

Families and residents flocked to this summers events in

impressive numbers.


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Do your children have extra energy or

need to get more exercise and play

time? Maybe you want them to enjoy

the outdoors in a safe, controlled area.

Playgrounds are an essential part in

any community for childrens

recreation and play. Hillsborough has

many playgrounds, but a few stand out

above the rest.

Municipal PlaygroundThe Municipal Playground is located at

the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Buildingand is a favorite among children.

Popular because of its convenient

location in town, this playground

features slides, climbing walls, tunnels,

swings, and a sandbox. It is themed

after a castle. All elements of the

playground are signed with safety

information and suggested age ranges.

Adjacent soccer fields provide another

opportunity for children to play games

and sports.

The playground is well fenced, and

there are plenty of benches in the

shade for parents to relax while their

children play and explore.

Each of the planks on the fence

surrounding the playground is

engraved with the names of volunteers

who assisted in building the facility.

Location: 379 South Branch Road

Ann Van Middlesworth ParkThe Universal Playground at Ann Van

Middlesworth Park was opened in

2010 and is one of the few of its kind in

the state.

Our town is a leader in inclusive

recreation people with disabilities are

able to participate in all of our

programs with modifications, as

needed. This playground shows our

commitment to inclusive recreation.

Children of all abilities are able to enjoy

this playground, which includes 27

ADA accessible play components and a

safety surface that reduces the severity

of and likelihood of injury from an

accidental fall.

This playground is extremely popular

due to its location at one of

Hillsboroughs busiest and most active

park.

Being on the few in the state, it is our

hope that this Universal Playground

attracts people from surrounding

communities.

There is also a pavilion at the park,

which is a perfect location for a lunch

or snack break.

Location: 570 Pleasant View RoadWoodfield ParkThe two playgrounds at Woodfield

Park are both very different.

The playground in the west side of the

park is larger and has bigger slides,

walls, and ladders.

The east sides playground is smaller

and more geared toward younger

children.

Location (East): 1 Marshall RoadLocation (West): 154 Beekman Lane

Docherty ParkOne of the smaller playgrounds, this

park has slides and a jungle gym. There

is also a pavilion and baseball and

soccer fields.

Location: 154 U.S. Route 206 South

Swings, Slides, andSandboxes

Playgrounds are an important part in anycommunity and a great way for childrento get exercise, develop motor skills, use

their imagination, improve and gainsocial skills, and interact with their

peers. Lets look at some of our popularplaygrounds in Hillsborough

Ann Vans Universal

Playground is one ofthe few of its kind inNew Jersey.


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Over 300 Children Play InThe AVM Summer LeagueAnn Van Middlesworth Parks

basketball courts hosted the

Recreation Summer Basketball

League from June to August.

Over 300 children in grades four

through nine participated.

The boys played on Tuesday and

Thursday evenings, while Monday

and Wednesday nights were

reserved for the girls.

Rain and thunderstorms forced

cancelations early in the season,

but in the later weeks, play was

both recreational and competitive.

This season featured the Finals

Festival on the last day, with

inflatable amusements for the

players and their siblings to enjoy

while cheering on their friends or

playing in the championship games

The league is intended for children

to have fun playing basketball in a

relaxed, recreational atmosphere.

AVM Basketball Courts Light Up

Recreation Camps Square OffIn Events at Camp OlympicsIt may not be 2016, but our

Summer Camps competed in theirown version of the Summer

Olympics on August 2 at David A.

Noonan Field at Hillsborough High

School.

The three elementary camps

competed: Hillsborough

Elementary, Triangle, and Woods

Road.

Children were broken into smaller

age groups to face off against theother camps in a variety of events.

There were a variety of fun events:

100 meter dash, shuttle run, long

jump, relay race, soccer, a hula

hoop contest, and a freeze dance.

The counselors of each camp also

competed against their colleagues

from the other camps.

The Woods Road Camp took home

the most medals on won the event.

However, children from all camps

were successful and the majority

earned a medal.

It was a thrill for many children to

compete on the high school track

and turf.

Gold Medals On The Line

Park Spotlight:Singley Park

Located in the western portion

of town, Singley Parks 14 acres

offers a variety of athletic fields

and facilities.

The park is behind Woodfern

School. Hillsboroughs

September 11 Memorial is at

Singley Park.

Singley Park has four softball

fields, one full sized soccer field,

and eight small sided soccer

fields. Recreation softball

games as well as Kindergarten

through Second Grade soccer

games are played at Singley

Park in the fall and spring.

Address: 425 Woodfern RoadHours: 8am - dusk


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SUMMER (cont. from page 2)Family Campout

The outfield of Ann Van

Middlesworth Parks softball fieldwas transformed into a campsite atthe Annual Family Campout onAugust 2.

Families set up their tents andparticipated in a variety of eventsincluding a movie on a big screen, akickball game, a night hike, and ofcourse, a campfire.

The David L. Thomas Sr. MemorialFishing Derby saw children under 14years old compete for prizes by

catching fish in the pond.

Campers woke up to a cool summermorning, enjoyed their breakfast, andpacked up camp.

Join Us on Social MediaHillsborough Parks and Recreation is now on Facebook and Twitter. Get

information first, and join in on the conversation. Like and follow us!

facebook.com/hillsboroughnjrecreationtwitter.com/hillsboroughrec

Winter Recreation Basketball LeagueRegistration for the Winter Recreation Basketball League is open. Boys in

4th-8th grade and girls in 4th-9th grade play on Saturdays at Auten RoadSchool with one practice during the week. Boys in 9th-12th grade play on

Monday evenings.

Boys: grades 4-12; Girls: grades 4-9

Fall BrochureFor a complete listing of our fall programs, classes, and events, please

consult our Fall Brochure available on our website. Registration iscurrently open for all programs.


Hillsborough Halloween PartyChildrens Halloween Party Set for October 24

Dress up in your costume and come to our Halloween

Party on October 24.

Walk through our haunted house, take a hayride, and pick

a pumpkin!

This party will be held from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the

Municipal Building in the Multipurpose Room.

Infants to children age 10 are invited. Pre-registration is

required, however. Registration is available on our

website. The fee is $5 per child.

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