BOARD OF RECREATION/ DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The Board of Recreation oversees recreational activities provided by and within the Borough and coordinates the use of the Borough' s recreational facilities.  A part-time Secretary/Director assists the Board in its functions.  The Board meets at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of every month (except August & December) in the second floor conference room in the Municipal Building. 

Dedication of the new Veterans' Field soccer facility at the Kohler site took place on Saturday, May 30th, with a ceremony at the field.  The name was selected to honor all Hawthorne residents who have served their country in the armed forces.

Photo courtesy of Judy Kopitar

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The Borough has installed a LIGHTNING DETECTION system to warn users of the Wag fields, the pool, tennis courts, Franklin Field and the new Veterans' Field when lightning is imminent.  It is now operational.