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General Information |
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The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue |
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8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday |
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| Contact Information: | Timothy J. Cronin, Director of Parks and Recreation
Nancy A. Bigos, Superintendent of Recreation
Jody Schleicher, Recreation Supervisor
Marge Anderson, Secretary
201-670-5560
recreation@ridgewoodnj.net |
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DIRECTIONS TO THE STABLE
The mission statement of the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation is to preserve open space and provide facilities and year round recreational activities that meet the needs of all residents. |
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Department News |
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MAGIC BY JOEL
Tuesday, February 16th, 11 am, at the Community Center, 131 North Maple Avenue (snow date is Thursday, Feb 18th)
Preschool and elementary children are invited to be part of an exciting and comical magic show; complete with live animals.
Tickets are $5 (ages 2 and up) and may be purchased in advance at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue. |
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DINOSAURS ROCK FOSSIL AND MINERAL CAMP
Grades K-5, Friday, April 9th, 9 am to 12 noon, at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Ave.
An interactive "see and touch" program. $70 fee - all materials provided.
You may register online for the following at Community Pass or in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Fossil & Mineral Camp Registration |
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - FEBRUARY SCHOOL RECESS
Grades K to 3, Tuesday through Thursday, February 16, 17 and 18, from 9 am to 1 pm each day at the Stable.
Join Abrakadoodle's mini camp with a "digital camera spin". Children will learn about landscape photography, dioramas, photo illustration and more as they produce unique works of art. $165 fee includes all materials and use of a digital camera provided.
Participants should bring lunch and a nut free snack each day.
You may register online for the following at Community Pass or in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Digital Art Details/Registration |
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JOIN H.I.L.T. FOR 2010
Register now for the new year - $15 fee.
H.I.L.T. (Highlights in Leisure Time) is a senior's club sponsored by Ridgewood Parks and Recreation, for Village residents 55 and older. Monthly meetings offer entertainment or informational presentations. Special events include picnics, socials and a variety of trips to dinner theaters, museums, casinos, historical sights and sightseeing tours. Call 201-670-5560 to speak to Jody Schleicher for more information.
H.I.L.T. Membership Application
Activities - Jan to June
HILT Antiques Roadshow |
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TRIP TO THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW- March 2, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
"Passport to the World"
Join Ridgewood Parks and Recreation as we travel to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to enjoy the beauty of flowers from India, the Netherlands, South Africa, Brazil, Singapore and New Zealand. In addition you will find a World Bazaar where you can explore the silks and spices from India, weavings and carvings from South Africa, and much more.
$50 per person - includes general admission and coach bus transportation. The bus will depart Graydon Pool parking lot at 8 am; returning approximately 5:30 pm. Lunch is on your own.
Register online at Community Pass or in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Philadelphia Flower Show/Ticket Order Form |
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RED CROSS CERTIFICATION CLASSES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Basic Aid Training (ages 8-10)
An introduction to the emergency action steps: Check, Call and Care, as well as basic first aid procedures. Children become certified in learning how to prevent injuries and what to do in an emergency.
Babysitter's Training (ages 11 to 15)
Participants will learn how to identify safety problems, interview for a babysitting job, choose safe and appropriate games and toys, perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques and bedtime issues.
Details are available in the link below.
Register online at Community Pass or by mail or in person; The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue.
Red Cross Certification Classes- Details/Registration |
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INDOOR TENNIS - Grades K & 1
The professional staff of All Pro Tennis, under the supervision of world ranked tennis professional Barry Ruback, offers indoor tennis at Willard School on Saturdays for Grades K and 1.
You will find details and registration information by clicking on the following links.
Winter Indoor Tennis- January Session Details/Registration |
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KIDSAFE SELF-DEFENSE KARATE AND SAFETY AWARENESS
Registration for the Winter 2010 session will be held on Tuesday, January 12th, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Hawes Elementary School, Stevens Avenue.
This program is designed to enhance self-esteem, self-discipline and safety awareness! Students are placed into classes according to age and ability. This is an ongoing program.
Classes will be held at Hawes Elementary School on Tuesdays after school for a 9 week session; January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 9, 16, 23, 30 (no class Feb 16 and March 2) - All New Students, age 5-8, 4:30 to 5:10 p.m.
- Returning White Belts, New Students, age 9 and up, 5:20 to 6:00 p.m.
- Yellow Belts and up 6:10 to 6:50 p.m.
The cost is $82.00 for the 9 weeks. Uniforms are highly recommended and are not included in the registration fee. |
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SAVE ON DISCOUNTED SKI TICKETS
In conjunction with the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association, tickets to ski resorts are available at discounted rates at the Recreation Office at The Stable. Payment is by cash or check only. Details are provided in the link below.
Discount Ski Ticket Details |
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ICE SKATING IN THE VILLAGE
The Department of Parks and Recreation checks the thickness of the ice everyday. The most recent ice tests indicate:
Twinney Pond (Red Birch Court) - NO SKATING ALLOWED
King's Pond (Lakeview Drive) - NO SKATING ALLOWED
Graydon Pool (corner N. Maple and Linwood) - NO SKATING ALLOWED
Please check back to this site for additional updates, or you may call the Stable at 201-670-5560 during business hours, weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
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Activities/Resources |
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There are monthly Art Exhibitions in the Gallery featuring local artists at the Stable throughout the year, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. |
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Several Art Classes are offered for the Village children throughout the year. Some of the programs offered are Drawing, Ceramics, Art Education and Acrylic Painting. |
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Due to the high volume nature of in season organized youth sports, demand for fields is currently at a premium. |
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Graydon Pool provides excellent recreational and swimming opportunities to Village Residents throughout the summer months. The Graydon Pool Opening Day Celebration will be held on Saturday June 3rd. |
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There are sixteen tennis courts located throughout the Village of Ridgewood. Lessons are also offered through the spring summer and fall months for children and adults alike. |
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The Community Center at Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Avenue offers a youth lounge and a senior lounge. Scheduled hours are available for both. |
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The Community Gardens, a horticultural gardening program open to all residents of the Village, provides as an opportunity to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Individual 10' by 12' gardening plots are assigned for participation in America's number 1 hobby...gardening. |
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The Kasschau Memorial Shell is an outdoor amphitheater located on Veteran's Field in the center of Ridgewood, and dedicated in 1958 as a tribute to Frank Kasschau, an accomplished and beloved musician in Ridgewood. Its purpose is to provide a variety of free quality family entertainment twice weekly from early June through mid-August. |
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The Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board was created by the Village Council in April of 1973 to serve as an advisory body to the Council, Village Manager, and Director of Parks and Recreation, on facilities, programs and planning for parks, recreation and conservation. |
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The Village of Ridgewood voted and passed a supplemental real estate tax in November of 2001 and the Village council subsequently appointed a nine-member committee. The goal of Ridgewood's Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) is to augment Village facilities in such a way that present and future generations will continue to benefit from naturals surroundings contributing to the health of and enjoyment by all citizens. |
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The Project Pride committee constitutes of Ridgewood residents who work to preserve and beatify Ridgewood's public area. Members and volunteers maintain the flower baskets and holiday kissing balls that hang on the street light poles, and plant and maintain the tree wells and the flower planters downtown. |
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