Recreation Department
Nancy Bergen, Superintendent of Recreation
Phone: 609-844-7065
Fax: 609-895-1484
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Programs and Special Events
- Veterans Day Ceremony
- Fall and Winter Programs Registration Now Open!
- Youth Basketball
- Lawrence High School Pool - Weekly Schedule
- Volunteerism and Special Talents
On November 11, 2019, the Lawrence Township Patriotic Committee is honoring those who served our Country. Please join us at this ceremony to honor our Veterans. See flyer for details.
The Lawrence Recreation Fall and Winter programs are now open for registration! Please click here to register.
Register now for Youth Basketball by clicking here. See this flyer for more information. If you are interested in coaching this season, sign up to do so by clicking this link. Please note that leagues have maximum capacity levels and will close if the max enrollment is reached.
The Lawrence High School pool is now open! Please click here for this week's schedule.
We are always looking for new programs to offer to the community. If you have any interest or special talents and you would like to offer a program through us please contact Nancy Bergen at nbergen@lawrencetwp.com. Many of our programs rely on volunteerism to help make them successful. We appreciate all of our volunteers and are always looking for more.
- Help Wanted!
The Lawrence Recreation Department is in search of the following part-time positions (listed below). Please contact us by email or calling (609) 844-7065.
Lifeguards
Closings / Cancellations / Changes:
- All Township fields are closed tonight. (10.30.2019)
Youth Programs
- Youth Basketball
- Girls Basketball Clinic
- Swimming Lessons
- Saturday Art Classes
- Junior Wrestling
- Lawrence Lightning Swim Team
Adult Programs
Additional Programs
Other Activities
Recreation Forms
For additional youth programs in Lawrence Township such as soccer, baseball, lacrosse and football, see related links at the bottom of the page.
Facilities
Township Parks
- Carson Woods
- Central Park
- Colonial Lake Park
- Drexel Woods
- Eldridge Park
- Gilpin Park
- Hamnett Park
- Lawrence Veterans Park
- Shipetauken Woods
- Stonicker Park
- Village Park
Township Fields
- Baseball/Softball Fields in Central Park:
- Colavita Field
- Carroll Field
- Grant Field
- Hughes Field
- Pezzicola Field
Football Field in Central Park:- Elvin Bethea Field
Soccer Fields:- Armory Fields
- Mooch Myernick Training Facility in Village Park
- Zimmer Field in Central Park
Softball Fields in Village Park:- Betty Leedom Field
- Gatterdam Field
Lacrosse Fields- Central Park
Department Contacts
Municipal Building
2207 Lawrenceville Road, PO Box 6006, Lawrenceville NJ 08648
- Nancy Bergen - Superintendent of Recreation
Phone: 609-844-7067
- Jeffrey Radice - Recreation Leader
Phone: 609-844-7065
Senior Center
30 Darrah Lane East, Lawrenceville NJ 08648
- Lillian LaSalle, Executive Director Office on Aging
Phone: 609-844-7049 - Coral Phillips, Clerk
Phone: 609-844-7048
Advisory Board
The Lawrence Township Recreation Advisory Committe is appointed by the Township Council to work with the Lawrence Township Recreation Department to plan and promote activities for the residents of Lawrence. The Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Lower Level Conference room. Residents are encouraged to attend these meetings.
- Ed Budzinski
- Siobhan Cahill
- Ernie Cerone
- Bill Chester
- Glenn Collins
- Bob Dalle Pazze
- Becky Jo DiPierro
- Bonne Giglio
- Nick Sferra
- Marie Tagliaferri
- Sigmund Zegarski
Related Links
Lawrence Hamnett Soccer Association
A volunteer organization providing recreational and competitive soccer opportunities for boys and girls 5 to 17 years old living in Lawrence Township.
Lawrence Lacrosse Club
A volunteer organization that organizes and coordinates recreational and competitive lacrosse for boys and girls between Pre-K to 8th grade.
Lawrence Township Junior Baseball/Softball Association
A volunteer organization that organizes and coordinates baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls between 8 and 18 years of age.
Lawrence Junior Cardinal Football Club
A volunteer organization that provides a competitve contact football program for boys in Lawrence Township. They offer 4 travel teams for boys in grades 1 to 8.
Lawrence Nassau Hockey Association
A youth ice hockey organization that provides a competitve and recreation teams and instruction.
Lawrence Township Board of Education
The home page for the Lawrence Township School District.
Lawrence Township Nature Center
The website for the Rinck House and the Lawrence Township Outdoor Education/Nature Center.
Lawrence Hopewell Trail
The off-road path that when completed will wind its way for more than 20 miles through Hopewell and Lawrence connecting parkland, open space and other attractions in the two communities.
Lawrence Community Center
The Lawrence Community Center at 295 Eggert Crossing Road provides recreation, social and educational opportunities for the entire community.