|
Department of Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Donald Malloy, Director
Thomas Brunson, Supervisor
John Dupree, Supervisor
Phone # (973) 416-5650 - Fax # (973) 399-6594
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing programs that enhance social life in Irvington. The department sponsors concerts, festivals, holiday tributes and other celebratory events. Numerous recreational, athletic and educational enhancement programs for children are offered, including: cheerleading, basketball, karate, arts and crafts, and homework assistance. Among the activities available for adults are aerobics, karate and basketball. The department also runs the Senior Citizens' Community Center.
Mayor Wayne Smith celebrates the grand opening of the boxing program at the
Chris Gatling Recreation Center in August 2003.
Recreational Facilities:
Chris Gatling Recreation Center
285 Union Avenue
Phone: (973) 399-6597 Fax: (973) 399-6594
Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Year-round
East Ward Recreation Center
(Parkway Playground)
62 Berkeley Terrace
Eastern Parkway & Berkeley Terrace
(973) 399-6586
Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. year-round
Municipal parks & playgrounds:
|
- Parkway Playground
- Chancellor Park
- 40th Street Park
- Eberhardt Park
- Center Playground
- Montgomery Park
- Green Terr. Playground
- Tiny Tots Playground
- Center Playground
- Orange Park |
Raymond C. Burgess, Sr.
Memorial Park
(Montgomery Park) |
40th Street Park |
Parkway Playground |
| |
Please note: Irvington Park, which is bounded by Lyons Avenue, Grove Street, Augusta Street and May Street, is operated by the County of Essex.
Irvington Senior Citizen Community Center
Marilyn Thomas, Senior Citizens’ Coordinator
1077 Springfield Avenue
(973) 399-6501- Fax (973) 399-6502
Senior Citizens' Day 2003
Mayor Wayne Smith and Senior Citizens' Coordinator Marilyn Thomas, right, honor Irvington resident Lillian Kinsinger, who led a grassroots lobbying effort for designation of Senior Citizens' Day in the State of NJ.
CRAIG GARNER |
Poet Laureate |
Township of Irvington |
Craig Garner is a 25-year resident and was appointed as the Poet Laureate for the Township of Irvington by Mayor Wayne Smith on January 1, 2005. He has been writing poetry for 20 years, and to date, has self-published four books: Rhymes for Reasons I and II, which are dedicated to the accomplishments of noted figures in African American history; A Poetic Twist of Fate, which implores African Americans to join the technological revolution; and A Poetic Quest of Faith, dedicated to the exploration of ancestral spiritual and cultural values. A review by Amazon.com praises “his unique ability to blend rhyme and storytelling…caresses the reader’s eye while providing thought provoking concepts.” Craig is the recipient of numerous awards for his work, and in August 2005, was the featured writer for the “Meet the Author” event at Barnes & Noble in Springfield. Craig will serve as Poet Laureate until June 30, 2006. |
Click here for the 2007-2008 Recreation Brochure
Return to Municipal Departments
|
