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The Recreation Department was originally established as a Recreation Commission
in the 1950's. The main objective was to build parks and playgrounds.
Today, the Wall Township Recreation Department is responsible for maintaining
the township's athletic fields and a vast number of recreational activities
and events for township residents ranging from pre-school to senior citizens.
The Recreation Department consists of the coordinator, Bryan Haltigan,
assistant Kathy Martone and three maintenance
personnel. Currently the Recreation Advisory Committee, which is appointed
by the Township Committee, meets monthly to discuss the programs, activities
and business of the Recreation Department.
Special events throughout the year, sponsored by the Recreation Department
are: The Creative Valentine Contest, Easter Egg Hunt, Firecracker 5 Races,
The Halloween Costume Contest and various bus trips. Many programs are
offered to the children of Wall Township. They include: Biddy Basketball,
tennis, golf, art, summer camp, summer basketball, pre-school ballet pre-school
art and Challenger sports programs for children with special needs. The
Recreation Department co-sponsors programs with area businesses, including
gymnastics, swimming, soccer and bowling. For adults there are Watercolor
classes, yoga and softball. The seniors of Wall Township can enjoy exercise
classes, line dancing and bus trips.
Many of the programs offered are held on the lower level of the Municipal
Building. Various groups and non-profit organizations also use the four
rooms located on the lower level for meetings, registrations and other
events. There are approximately 70 - 80 meetings and/or programs held
each month in the Community Room and the adjacent rooms.
The Wall Recreation Department continues to expand and improve upon the
programs and activities offered to the residents. Future plans are being
made to upgrade the walking track at the Municipal Complex along with
adding tennis courts, a basketball court, softball field, an ice skating
area and a skateboarding park.
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