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Parks & Recreation Department - Division of Parks and Shade Tree
General Information

Location: 203 East Glen Avenue
Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday
Contact Information:
Greg Czaplinski, Supervisor of Parks
Ted Schlesinger, Supervisor of Trees
Donna Omelianuk, Senior Clerk Typist

parks.shadetree@ridgewoodnj.net

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.
Department News

Department Information

Parks
The Division of Parks is responsible for the maintenance of all Village owned parkland, athletic facilities, planting of flowerbeds (in cooperation with Project Pride) and landscaping throughout the community. In addition, the division is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Graydon Pool facility and grounds as well as all departmental special events throughout the year.


Shade Tree
The Shade Tree Division is responsible for the maintenance and care of approximately 15, 000 Village owned street trees on 100 miles of public ways, as well as additional trees and shrubs in parks and on other public grounds. This includes all aspects, such as removal, planting, and pruning. The Shade Tree Division does a tree planting for Arbor Day, which is usually the last Friday in April. The division currently offers a memorial tree/bench program to honor the memory of a friend or family member.
SKATEPARK REOPENS APRIL 1st
The Village skatepark at the roller rink adjacent to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, will reopen on or before April 1st.

Join Ridgewood Parks and Recreation on Saturday, April 17th, for a free clinic. Instructor Ketan Malhotra will be on board to offer the following schedule:
  • 12:00 to 12:15 pm - Meet Skateboarders
  • 12:15 to 12:30 pm - Basics/Stretching/Skill Building (by age)
  • 12:30 to 1:00 pm - Open Skating
The facility will be open daily from 9 a.m. to sunset. Posted rules and regulations must be followed. Use is limited to skateboards and inline skates. For your child’s safety, please note protective equipment is required at all times.

Skatepark Rules and Regulations
Activities/Resources

Village Parklands
The Village of Ridgewood offers over 127 acres of parkland.
 
Athletic Fields
Due to the high volume nature of in season organized youth sports, demand for fields is currently at a premium.
 
Memorial Tree / Bench Program
Honor the memory of a deceased relative, friend, or member of your organization. Commemorate a special day or event such as a wedding, birthday, and birth announcements. Recognizes volunteers and employees' dedicated service.
 
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131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07451     (201) 670-5500