Livingston Online® -- Recreation Department
Most recreation programs are open to Livingston residents only. Anyone signing up for a program who is not a Livingston resident, will forfeit any and all fees paid. In an effort to accommodate all citizens of Livingston, major renovations have been made to some recreational facilities to accommodate people with physical disabilities. Northland Center and pool is ramped, has an accessible bathroom, and a pool lift. Monmouth Court is accessible on the lower level. Please contact the coordinator for handicapped services at 535-7993 with any specific questions regarding handicapped activities.
Your comments and suggestions for new programs or improvements are invited. Please call us at 535-7925.
Note: All dates, times and programs listed are tentative.
Check with the Recreation Department Office for registration fees, schedules and residency requirements.
Open play and competition among neighboring communities for persons 16 years of age and over, Wednesday evenings October through May.
American Legion Baseball -- The Department cooperates with the American Legion Post No. 201 of Livingston in the sponsorship of a team of players, 15 to 18 years of age, in the Essex County American Legion League. Competition runs June through August.
Youth -- Instructional clinics and league play for girls and boys in grades 4-8. Saturday afternoons December through March.
Traveling Youth Teams -- Tryouts and practice for traveling teams are held in November. Details on grades and divisions being offered will be available in October.
Men's League -- Competitive league for men 18 years of age and older, December through March.
Open Play -- Gyms will be open November through March on scheduled evenings for informal play and practice.
Men's Summer League -- A competitive league, evenings June through August, for men 16 years of age and older.
A squad of advanced twirlers participate in Township Dance Recitals and parades.
Duplicate. Games are played on Friday afternoons at the Northland Recreation Center September through May. Knowledge of the game is required.
This program is available to Livingston youngsters in grades 1-8. There are three squads:
A Squad: Grades 7-8
B Squad: Grades 5-6
C Squad: Grades 1-4
The youngsters cheer at all Junior Lancer football games, both home and away. Practices begin in August.
Open to youngsters from Kindergarten through 12th grade; all ability levels are welcome. Instruction in chess play, strategies and use of a tournament clock is included. Program meets September through June.
Throughout the year clinics will be held to certify volunteer coaches through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA), which encompasses the psychology of coaching youth sports, maximizing athletic performance, how to organize a fun and interesting practice and tips on teaching sports techniques. Coaches will be required to complete an exam and sign a Code of Ethics Pledge. For further information, call the Recreation Department Office.
After School Crafts -- A wide range of craft projects are offered to youngsters in the 1st grade at Monmouth Court Community Center on weekday afternoons beginning in October and February.
Art Craft -- Youngsters in grades 2-5 have the opportunity to work on a variety of craft projects at Monmouth Court Community Center. The class meets on weekday afternoons beginning in October and February.
Youth Ceramics Workshop -- Several one-day Ceramic Workshops will be offered during the year to varied age groups. A pre-selected piece of fired greenware will be either stained or glazed by participants.
Adult Ceramics -- Ceramics is offered at Monmouth Court Community Center. Participants work with greenware and bisque.
Cooking Up Crafts -- Youngsters in grades 1-3 may participate in this program made up of two parts - 1/2 hour of a simple cooking project and a 1/2 hour of a related craft.
Kinder-Games & Crafts -- Youngsters who are in kindergarten may participate in a program made up of two parts - 45 minutes of crafts and 45 minutes of creative movement, games and activities in the gym. Program is held at Monmouth Court Community Center after school hours.
Sticky Fingers -- Youngsters in kindergarten and 1st grade meet at Monmouth Court Community Center to do all the messy things a child enjoys doing, but parents dread having them do at home. The class begins in October and February.
Crafty Tales -- Youngsters in kindergarten and 1st grade can enjoy hearing old and new favorite fairytales, and create a project related to the story. Program is held at Monmouth Court Community Center after school hours.
Silk Painting Workshops -- Several adult and children's silk painting classes are offered during the year.
Handcrafters Workshop -- Adults and children have the opportunity to create lovely handcrafted items in the several one-day workshops offered throughout the year.
Calligraphy -- Participants can learn the art of beautiful writing.
Dance Classes for Children -- For youngsters ages 3 1/2 and up at Northland Recreation Center beginning in October. Program culminates with a dance recital in May.
Western Line Dancing for Adults & Teens -- Learn moves like shuffles, kicks, pivots, cha cha and stomps put together in varying combinations to accompany good country music. No partners are required.
Shape Up -- A low impact aerobic program for teens and adults designed to further develop bodies by toning muscles, building strength and improving body flexibility. Classes are held at Monmouth Court Community Center beginning in October, January and April.
Step Fitness -- A high-intensity low impact aerobic program for adult men and women which involves stepping on and off a height-adjustable platform. Classes are held at Monmouth Court Community Center.
Fit-Trail is a rugged one-mile course in the wooded area of East Hills Park on Shrewsbury Drive. This course is designed to develop total fitness by combining cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and muscle tone. The trail traverses natural terrain in a wooded, undeveloped park with 20 exercise stations including 32 exercises, some using in-ground equipment.
Parcourse is a one-mile course in the wooded area of Memorial Park on Madonna Drive opposite Livingston High School. The trail includes nine exercise stations with instructions for three "pars" -- suggested numbers of repetitions of exercises for each level of fitness: starting, sporting and championship. Equipment is provided at some exercise stations.
Maps and instructions for both trails are provided at the Recreation and Parks Department Office.
A Tackle Program for Livingston youth from ages 7-14, and weighing between 50-130 lbs.
A team: Ages 12-13
B team: Ages 10-11
C team: Ages 7-9
Instruction and practice begin in August, and league play in the Suburban All County Junior Football League begins in September. Weekend games are played through November. Registration begins in March. Most equipment is provided.
Monmouth Court Community Center after school open gameroom is available to youngsters in grades 1-6 on certain afternoons during the school year from 4:00-6:00 pm. Supervised activities include ping-pong, bumper pool, table and video games.
Interested persons should contact New Jersey Department of Conservation, Trenton, NJ 08601.
The New Jersey Devils Youth Hockey Club offers programs for a wide range of age groups on an individual and team basis. Programs provide an opportunity to learn basic hockey skills and further develop existing skills. For information call 762-7680.
At Littell's Pond in Memorial Park authorized skating is open to anyone when there is 3 1/2 inches or more of ice. Please do not risk the safety of your children or ruin the ice for others...Respect the "No Skating" sign attached to the light pole when posted. Call 535-7925 (24 hours) for current skating conditions. Please DO NOT call the police for pond skating conditions.
When skating is permitted, the hours are:
Monday through Friday: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12 noon to 5:00 pm
The Brian McGoff Memorial Jogging Track is located on the oval in Memorial Park.
Summer Center Program -- for youngsters entering grades 1-6 will be held mornings from 9:00 am to noon at Heritage Middle School. Children are grouped according to age and sex. Activities include sports, games, crafts, and special events. In addition to the regular activities, trips are planned.
Teen Outdoor Center -- A program for teens grades 7-10 will be held 3 afternoons a week at Heritage Middle School from 1:00 to 4:00 pm providing a variety of activities and trips.
Time for Two -- A program for children 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years of age.
Accompanied and assisted by a parent, children experience large and fine motor activities, language development, listening skills, social interaction and more. Held at the Monmouth Court Community Center.
Monmouth Court Pre-School -- Children from ages 3 to 5 may participate in a state certified nursery school program. Beginning in September and January, the program meets two, three or four times a week for two hours at the Monmouth Court Community Center.
Open to residents 16 years of age and over who wish to participate in open shooting on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, September through June, at the Northland Recreation rifle range. Pre-registration and annual fee. Participants using own equipment must present proper registration and police permit to use gun. All protection equipment is to be supplied by participant.
Senior Fitness -- A fitness program for residents 55 and older and the handicapped population, featuring aerobic exercises. Held on scheduled weekday mornings at Monmouth Court Community Center.
Oak Leaf -- A social organization for women 55 and over featuring socials, movies, cards and trips. Craft instruction is also offered. Meetings are held Wednesdays, 12 noon to 4:00 pm at the Northland Recreation Center.
Old Guard -- A social organization for retired and semi-retired men featuring social activities, trips and special services. Meeting are held Tuesdays, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Northland Recreation Center. Other activities are held during the week.
Western Line Dancing -- Livingston seniors, 55 years of age and older are invited to join the fun. Learn moves like shuffles, kicks, pivots, cha cha and stomps put together in varying combinations to accompany good country music. No partners are required.
Adult Summer Soccer -- An evening 7-on-a-side league for high school age and older, June through August.
Tri-County Girls Soccer -- A competitive league for youth in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. The team plays in the Tri-County Girls Soccer League in the fall.
Youth Soccer -- Register through the Livingston Soccer Club at 740-1133.
"B" League -- A slow pitch league which plays once per week, April through August, for players 16 years of age and older.
Businessmen's League -- A slow pitch league which plays once a week, April through August, for players 35 and over.
Industrial League -- A slow pitch league for players 18 years old and older that plays once a week at 5:00 pm, April through August.
Women's League -- A slow pitch league which plays once a week, April through July, for players 16 years of age and older.
Two swimming pool complexes are available for community use:
Northland Pool -- located on Jefferson Court off Congressional Parkway.
This facility has a pool lift and is handicapped accessible.
Mervyn V.T. Haines Pool -- located on Wahler Road near the high school.
Members may use either pool. The pools are tentatively scheduled to open at noon on June 17, 1995 and close on Labor Day.
Swimming Pool Hours
Monday through Friday (until school is out): 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday through Friday: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday: Noon - 8:00 pm
July 4: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Labor Day: Noon - 7:30 pm
Membership Fees
Before May 13 --
Family: $140.00*
Individual: $65.00
Senior Citizen: $50.00
Senior Citizen Couple: $75.00*
After May 13 --
Family: $160.00
Individual: $80.00
Senior Citizen: $65.00
Senior Citizen Couple: $90.00**
* A family of two may register as two individuals (each on a separate card, prior to May 13) to save money.
** A senior couple membership may be obtained if one of the partners is at least 62 years of age by the end of the calendar year. Proof of age is required.
Important: Apply early -- memberships returned by mail only. Call the Recreation and Parks Office at 535-7925 for a membership application.
Swimming instruction is offered to all Livingston residents, regardless of their pool membership status. The only courses in which non-residents may enroll are Lifeguard Training, Community Water Safety, and the Handicap Swim on Sunday mornings. For more detailed information, call the Recreation Department in mid-May.
The American Red Cross Infant and Preschool Aquatics Program (IPAP) -- Helps young children become comfortable in and around the water so they are ready to learn to swim. This program is NOT designed to teach children to become good swimmers or even survive in the water on their own. The program gives parents or guardians information and techniques to help orient their children to the water and to supervise water activities in a safe manner.
Parent/guardian accompaniment in the water is required for the infant and toddler levels, and children must be 6 months of age by June 28.
Infant Level: 6-18 months
Toddler Level: 18-36 months
Preschool/Advanced Preschool Level: At least 4 years old but younger than 6 by December 31.
Learn to Swim Courses -- Open to children at least six years of age by December 31.
The American Red Cross Learn to Swim program teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. The program consists of 7 courses:
Level I -- Water Exploration
Level II -- Primary Skills
Level III -- Stroke Readiness
Level IV -- Stroke Development
Level V -- Stroke Refinement
Level VI -- Skill Proficiency
Level VII -- Advanced Skills
Lap Swimming -- For the lap swimmer who wants to improve on stroke form and turning techniques.
Adult and Teen Swimming -- Individual instruction in swimming skills is offered to Livingston residents older than 13 years of age. This course is particulary attractive to older citizens. Non-swimmers, novices and experienced swimmers of all ages are welcome.
Non-swimmers -- This course is designed to teach non-swimming children 8-11 years old swimming skills and safety techniques in an environment with children their own age.
Note: Not all courses are offered at each pool at each hour. When registering for swim instruction, please be sure your child is put into the correct swimming level. If your child is registered in the wrong level, there is no guarantee that there will be space at the same time or pool. If you are unsure of which level your child should be placed, there will be staff at registration to assist you. The American Red Cross specifies minimum hours of attendance for certification in some courses.
Community Water Safety -- This course replaces both the Basic Water Safety and Emergency Water Safety courses. It emphasizes the prevention of aquatic emergencies and the recognition of potentially dangerous situations. Use of equipment in rescue situations is emphasized.
Lifeguard Training -- Teaches participants how to respond to water emergencies at non-surf facilities. Candidates must be 15 years old by the first day of the course, and capable of passing a rigorous qualification test that is administered at the first class session. Students must also complete C.P.R. and First Aid Training before the finish of the Lifeguard Training Course. Course dates and times will be available before swim program registration. Students must attend all class sessions. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate which is valid for three years.
Water Safety Instructor Aide -- Provides training for individuals who wish to assist Water Safety Instructors in conducting American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Courses. Individuals who are 10 years of age or older and capable of passing a swimming test are eligible to participate in the course.
Volunteer Aide Program -- The Department of Recreation and Parks invites qualified aides to participate in its Learn-To-Swim Program on weekday mornings by assisting American Red Cross instructors. Candidates for aide positions must be at least 10 years old and have a basic knowledge of swimming stroke mechanics. We request that all aides possess a Water Safety Instructor Aide Certification. The swimming aide plays an invaluable role in the township's summer swim program. In addition, a record of volunteer work with the Recreation Department may increase one's opportunity for future employment with the department.
Note: A fee will accompany all advanced certification courses to cover materials and equipment. Bring standard size notebook to all first classes.
Competitive Swimming -- Conducted at Mervyn V.T. Haines Pool, Monday through Friday, mid-June through early August. All team members wishing to participate in league swim meets must be pool members. Age group swimming events will be conducted for participants 17 years of age and under.
Swimming for the Handicapped -- Sessions are held on Sunday mornings June through August from 11:00 am to 12 noon at Northland Pool, and are open to any individual with physical or mental disability. Registration forms are available at the Recreation Department office or can be mailed upon request.
A special program for mentally handicapped young adults meets on Saturdays at Monmouth Court Community Center from September to May. Activities include crafts, sports, socials and outings. The program is not limited to Livingston residents.
Tennis Court Locations:
Memorial Park -- 6 courts
Heritage Middle School -- 6 courts
Northland Park -- 4 courts
Membership Fees: (January 1 - December 31)
Family membership (ages 9-21 for children) -- $10.00
Adult individual -- $5.00
Youth (ages 9-16) (Grade 4) -- $2.00
Guest (adult/child) -- $7.00
Community Tennis Courts are available for use by Livingston residents and guests of residents possessing current tennis permit. Membership badges must be visibly displayed at all times while using courts.
Tennis badges must be purchased in person at the Recreation Office. Proof of residency and identification required. No additions may be added to a family membership once the purchase has been made. All subsequent additions will be at individual rates.
Tennis guest permits may be purchased only by resident possessing a valid tennis permit. A guest permit (good for the season) will be issued to a specific individual (non-transferable) and will be limited to specific hours.
Adult Instruction -- Beginner instruction held for Livingston men and women in the summer, on Friday mornings. Class sizes are limited.
Youth Instruction -- An instructional program offered four days a week for 3 weeks in the morning. There are two sessions, June-July and July-August. Classes are offered to Livingston youth in grades 4-10.
Suburban Tennis Team -- A team for the more proficient 10-14 year olds. They compete with other municipal recreation teams in the Suburban Recreation Tennis League during the summer.
Women's Suburban Tennis Team -- This women's adult team will compete with neighboring towns in the Women's Suburban Tennis League. Tryouts will be held in late April with matches beginnning in June.
Annual Adult Tennis Tournament -- A single elimination tournament for Livingston men and women ages 17 and older held in July and August. Several categories and age groups are offered.
Note: Current tennis permit required. For more information,
call the Recreation Department in mid-May.
Kindergarten Summer Program -- Youngsters entering Kindergarten in the fall may participate in an outdoor recreation center program. Games, crafts, stories and special events are featured. A variety of schedule options will be offered.
Splashercises -- Adults and teens may participate in a special exercise program on Wednesday and/or Friday mornings at one of the community pools. The program features aerobic exercises to music in water and on land. Swimming skills are not necessary.
Activity Day Camps -- Camps offering a variety of activities will be available to children in grades 4-9 this summer. Each camp will last one week, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Registration for all camps will begin in May at the Recreation Office. Instruction will be given by high school and/or college coaches and players.
Baton Instruction -- Instruction is offered in beginner, intermediate and advanced twirling levels for youngsters in grades 1-9.
Pre-School Program -- Youngsters 3 1/2 and older, but not entering Kindergarten in September, may participate in an outdoor recreation center program. Games, crafts and stories are featured.
Note: More detailed information regarding these programs will be available in May.
Men's Power Volleyball -- A select group of Livingston players participate in North Jersey Men's Volleyball League, November through April. Several categories and age groups are offered.
Women's Power Volleyball -- Two select groups of Livingston players (high school age and adults) compete in the New Jersey Women's Volleyball Leagues as well as several U.S.V.B.A. sanctioned tournaments.
Men's Volleyball League -- Open practice is held in October prior to team registration and league competition on Thursday nights, November through March. Open to all Livingston men regardless of ability.
Women's Volleyball League -- An in-town league for Livingston women 16 years of age and older. Pre-season instruction and practice is held in October and league play continues on Monday nights through March.
Volleyball Tournaments -- A men's and women's tournament is held in April for Livingston teams as well as other recreational teams in the area.
Interested Livingston youth in grades 2-8 participate in instructional clinics, teaching techniques and fundamentals of wrestling, November through March. The Livingston team competes in the Essex County Jr. Wrestling League as well as many out-of-league competitions. Matches are held for both experienced wrestlers as well as novices. A league tournament is held at the end of the dual meet season, along with team members also participating in the NJ Wrestling Federation Tournaments.
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