Rockaway Borough seal

1 E. Main St.
Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-627-2000
boroughclerk@rockawayborough.org


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Parks and Recreation

The Rockaway Borough Parks and Recreation Department aims to enhance the quality of life for our residents by providing and maintaining quality parks and facilities, and by offering or supporting enriching recreational activities and events for people of all ages and abilities.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Director

Robert O'Connor
Phone Number: 973-627-2000 ext. 217
email: recdirector@rockawayborough.org


Meetings

The Parks and Recreation Committee meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Click here for meeting schedule, minutes, agendas, and virtual meeting information.


Sports

Soccer

soccer ball on grass

Rockaway Rowdies Soccer

Ages 5 to 15
Season: Spring and Fall
Fall Registration: June 1 thru Aug. 1
Spring Registration: Jan. 15 thru February 28

Website

Basketball

basketball on court with dark background

Boro Ball

Grades K to 2 (co-ed clinic)
Grades 3 to 8 (boys teams)
Girls in grades 3 to 8: see rtgirlshoops.org.
Season: October to March

Website

Swim Team

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Park Lake Sharks

Ages 6 to 17 (swimmers must be able to get across one lap)
Season: July to August
Registration: TBA

Contact: Rosely Caliendo
Email: parklakessharks@gmail.com

Swim Team Info

Softball and Baseball

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Rockaway Borough Little League

Ages 4 to 16+
Spring season: April to June

Website

Football

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Jr. Knights

Grades K-2 (flag football)
Grades 3-8 (tackle football)
Season: August to November
Registration: Open Now

Website

Cheerleading

red and white cheer shakers lying on grass

Junior Knights Cheer

Grades K to 8
Season: August to November
Registration: Open Now

Website

Wrestling

Rockaway Borough Junior Knights

Jr. Knights

Grades K to 8
Season: November to February
Registration: TBA

Website



Sports available for our residents but not affliated with Rockaway Borough Recreation:
Renegades Lacrosse
Rockaway Township Girls Basketball
Eagles Ice Hockey




Parks/Facilities

Centennial Park

1 Centennial Drive


playground
basketball courts

See Map

Donatoni Park

199 West Main Street


softball field
baseball field
playground
covered picnic tables

See Map

Friendship Field

109 Lakeside Drive


soccer field

See Map

Heady Field /Mem. Pk

33 Maple Avenue


playground
picnic tables
softball field
street hockey rink
basketball courts

See Map

Park Lake

165 Lakeside Dr


swimming beach & docks *
swim team docks
lighted walking path
picnic tables
playground
fishing
volleyball court
   * in-season, with badge

See Map

Smith Field

85 West Lincoln Avenue


baseball field
batting cages
playground

See Map

Jackson Ave River Park

80 Jackson Ave


picnic tables
benches
fishing
scenic location

See Map


Forms

Accident Report Form (online form)
Facility Request Form (PDF)
Summer Employment Application


Employment/Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers Needed

The Recreation Department is looking for extra hands to help with various projects, sports, events, and committees. If you are willing to help your community, please email recdirector@rockawayborough.org. A small time commitment makes a large impact!


Facebook

Rockaway Borough Parks and Recreation has its own Facebook page. Please visit us at facebook.com/rockbororec


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