Services and Programs Provided by the Department of Parks & Public Property

Recreation Programs & Related Training

• Youth Recreation Programs - The Township provides a diverse variety of youth sports activities ranging from toddlers to teens. Current youth programs include Recreation Soccer, Traveling Soccer, Football, Cheering, Recreation Roller Hockey, Traveling Roller Hockey, Wrestling, K2 Hoops, Recreation Basketball, Traveling Basketball, Tennis, Little League Baseball, Sr. League Baseball, Golf, Track, Messy Masterpieces, Hula Dancing, Recreation Softball, Traveling Softball, Lacrosse, Summer Clinics, Tumbling, Fun with Music, Petite Soccer, Special Needs Programs and more.
  
  
• Adult Recreation Programs – The Township provides a wide variety of Adult Recreation Activities. Current Adult Programs include Yoga, Aerobics, Men’s Soccer, Men’s Softball, Women’s Softball, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Volleyball, Co-Ed Volleyball, Latin Aerobics and more.
  
  
• Senior Citizen Recreation – The Township provides a wide variety of Senior Citizen Activities, Clubs and Special Events. Bingo, fitness, line dancing, walking program, Tai Chi, A.A.R.P, Old Guard, Senior Social Club, Golden Age Club are an example of some programs. Special Trips and events are also planned throughout the year for our Senior Citizen Community. Transportation is provided free of charge for most Senior Programs.
  
  
• Special Events and Trips – The Township provides the community with countless seasonal trips and special events. Events are themed for the season and all residents are welcome to participate. Some special events include Ski Trips, Halloween Party, Fishing Contest, Holiday Concerts, Movie Under The Stars, Kid’s Night Out, Christmas Basketball Tournament, Ice Shows, Wrestling Tournament and more.
  
  
• New Senior Adult Social Activity Center – As of September 2005, this new facility will provide a structured daytime program that will allow homebound seniors and their caregivers a much needed break. The program will include transportation, social and recreational activities, crafts & more.
  
  
• Summer Concert Series – The Township provides residents with musical concerts every Wednesday during the summer months at either Kingsland Park or Memorial Park 1. Free popcorn and lemon ice is distributed for residents to enjoy during the concerts.
  
  
• Theatre Programs – The Township offers the community an opportunity to participate in two theatre productions per year. Children and adults are welcome to participate. Performances are held at the Nutley High School. A summer theatre program is alo offered.
  
  
• Rutgers Safety Training – The Township provides this mandatory three hour orientation program for all coaches and volunteers that interact in our youth sports programs. This program provides partial civil immunity protection to volunteer coaches under the “Little League Law”.
  
  
• Infant/Toddler CPR Training – The Township offers this vital tool for residents, day care providers and parents to educate them with life saving techniques. Classes will be scheduled throughout the year.
  
  
• Fingerprinting Program – The Township has instituted a fingerprinting program which allows any coach or volunteer to be fingerprinted and placed on file with the state and federal government free of charge. It is mandated that all volunteers and employees working with the youth of Nutley must be fingerprinted and safety trained.
  
  
• Senior Citizen Tax Assistance – The Township provides assistance for seniors in filing tax returns during the tax season.
  
  
• Essex County Clerk Program – On the first Wednesday of each month the Essex County Clerk’s office is available at the Recreation Department, 44 Park Ave, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for residents to obtain passports, Veterans Licenses and Notary Public Services.
  
  

Parks and Public Grounds

• Nutley Park System – The Township provides and maintains 9 Parks equipped with walking paths, newly updated playground equipment, bridges, bleachers and drinking fountains. Currently, we are installing decorative lighting along the walking path of Memorial 1 (Mud Hole) to improve safety issues. Residents are permitted to utilize parks for family or community based picnics by obtaining a permit through the Recreation Department.
  
  
• Shade Tree Division - The Shade Tree Department maintains, replaces, prunes and plants trees on township property. Diseased trees and fallen limbs are also removed upon inspection. This division is equipped with an experienced forester, who is available 1 day per week to evaluate and direct as to specific actions needed to be taken for individual situations.
  
  
• Park Permits - Nutley has two parks designated for picnics Kingsland Park (Passaic Avenue and Rutgers Place) and Booth Park (Ravine Ave and Harrison Street) . This is open to any Nutley Resident or Nutley Company. A application maybe obtained at the Parks and Recreation Department, 44 Park Avenue or call Mary Fenui at 973-284-4900 X2511 for more information. There is a fee of $125.00 with a refundable deposit of $100.
  
  
• Memorial Tree Planting Program – The Township offers a Memorial Tree Planting Program in memory of loved ones that have passed. The tree is planted within our park and field system with a memorial plaque inscribed with the phrase of choice. A Memorial Bench program is also available as of 2005.
  
  
• Ball Fields – The Township provides and maintains over 12 baseball fields and 4 soccer fields for leagues and residents to utilize. Recently, Nutley East Little League Field was renovated and equipped with new scoreboards, bleachers and fencing.
  
  
• Tennis Courts – The Township provides and maintains 2 separate tennis facilities for residents to utilize. Permits may be obtained through the Recreation Department. Tennis lessons are also available for residents age 5 through Adult.
  
  
• Roller Hockey Rink – The Township provides and maintains a Roller Hockey facility for township leagues and residents to utilize.