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
email: recdirector@rockawayborough.org
Meetings
Recreational meetings will be held virtually until further notice.
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.
Notices
Due to the COVID pandemic, our Community Center continues to be closed to outside groups and organizations. There is no timetable to re-open for public use. Sports activities, senior meetings, and all Recreation Department-related functions are affected. At this point, there are no sports or other recreation events planned. We appreciate your understanding and feel free at anytime to reach out with any questions.
Sports
Soccer
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
Track and Field
Rockaway Borough Track and Field
Ages 9 to 15
Season: March to June
Registration: thru February 28
Download Registration Form
Swim Team
Park Lake Sharks
Ages 6 to 18 (swimmers must be able to get across one lap)
Season: July to August
Registration: TBA
Contact: Rosely Caliendo
Email: parklakessharks@gmail.com
Softball and Baseball
Rockaway Borough Little League
Ages 4 to 16+
Spring season: April to June
Football
Jr. Knights
Grades K to 8th (Flag)
Season: August to November
Registration: Open Now
Cheerleading
Junior Knights Cheer
Grades K to 8th
Season: August to November
Registration: Open Now
Basketball
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
Skiing
Rockaway Borough Ski Club
Grades 3 to 8
Season: six Fridays after Christmas vacation
Registration: TBA
Contact: Christina Scalzo
Email: rbskiprogram@gmail.com
No website
Sports available for our residents but not affliated with Rockaway Borough Recreation:
Renegades Lacrosse
Rockaway Township Girls Basketball
Rockaway Miners Hockey
Parks/Facilities
Donatoni Park
199 West Main Street
softball field
baseball field
playground
covered picnic tables
Heady Field /Mem. Pk
33 Maple Avenue
playground
picnic tables
softball field
street hockey rink
basketball courts
Park Lake
165 Lakeside Dr
swimming beach & docks *
swim team docks
lighted walking path
picnic tables
playground
fishing
volleyball court
* in-season, with badge
Forms
Accident Report Form
Facility Request Form
Summer Employment Application Form
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!
Rockaway Borough Parks and Recreation has its own Facebook page. Please visit us at facebook.com/rockbororec