ESSEX COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

YOUR GUIDE TO EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES OF THE ESSEX COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM

Autumn / Winter 2016

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Board of Chosen Freeholders www.EssexCountyNJ.org

Essex County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST ESSEX COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS MEMORIES GROW HERE!

A MESSAGE FROM THE A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE CONTENTS FREEHOLDER PRESIDENT Soon, the summer of 2016 will be a memory, children Upcoming Events 4 Once again, as President of the Essex County Board will return to their classrooms and the leaves will liven of Chosen Freeholders, it is a privilege to write to you, up the landscape with vibrant colors of the rainbow. the wonderful residents our the great County and to Riker Hill Park 5 But this doesn’t mean our parks will go dormant! offer greetings on behalf of this esteemed board: Vice President Brendan W. Gill, Rolando Bobadilla, Rufus I. We’re already revving up for Halloween and the Winter South Mountain Johnson, Lebby C. Jones, Leonard M. Luciano, Wayne Holiday Season! Recreation Complex 6 L. Richardson, Patricia Sebold, and Cynthia D. Toro. Together, we are working hard performing our legislative and budgetary duties Halloween is an opportunity to show off your creativity and artistic ability. Golf 12 putting the matters of the people before our own. Students from around our County will artistically carve jack-o-lanterns and put them on display for Gardens Aglow at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. As we transition to the last quarter of the calendar year and experience the The competition for best costumed canines gets more difficult every fall at Environmental Center 14 evidence of the seasonal changes, we look forward to the many activities that warm our hearts and help to make the seasons so special. The fall colors and our Strut Your Mutt Canine Costume Parades in the Brookdale Dog Park Kip’s Castle Park 16 ultimate winter snow, allow our families to forge traditions and customs that and South Mountain Dog Park. And children can come decked out in their create memories to last a lifetime. best Halloween costume and visit dozens of candy stations at our Safe Hal- loween Celebration at Turtle Back Zoo. Essex County Gardens 18 Essex County offers many opportunities for individuals and families alike to participate in our very own traditions that we look forward to on an annual basis, The same level of excitement builds for the winter holidays. Display your Essex County Archives 18 including, but not limited to events such as: Safe Halloween, Strut your Mutt, the Historic Holiday House Tour, Holiday Lights Spectacular, special events building talents using cookies, gum drops, sprinkles and icing to create a holiday house for our Sustainable Homes and Habitat Gingerbread House Directory of and more. Whatever your predilection, there is something here in Essex County to entertain that interest. Additionally, there are many venues throughout the Contest at the Environmental Center. Experience how holidays of past were Park Conservancies 19 County offering free admission and easy accessibility to entertainment in celebrated by going on our winter house tour and visiting historic homes the various parks, the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens and the Turtle Back Zoo, throughout Essex, all dressed for the holidays. And be a part of our fast- Parks Map 20 to name a few. growing winter tradition by strolling through Turtle Back Zoo and witnessing The legislative branch is glad to partner with County Executive Joseph the Holiday Lights Spectacular, where over 50 winter and holiday themed

DiVincenzo, Jr., and all departments to celebrate this 2016 fall and winter figures will be lit up every night. The activities included in this catalog take place at facilities of the Essex County Parks System. season, a personal favorite of mine celebrating holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas that mean so much to me, as well as many of the citizens of this We look forward to seeing in our historic parks. Together we will continue great County. We encourage each of you to take advantage of the numerous Putting Essex County First. opportunities to experience Essex County on a different level.

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Britnee N. Timberlake Essex County Executive Freeholder President

PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST

Board of Chosen Freeholders Department of Parks, Britnee N. Timberlake Rolando Bobadilla Recreation and Cultural Affairs Freeholder President Rufus I. Johnson 115 Clifton Avenue Brendan W. Gill Lebby C. Jones Newark, NJ 07104 Freeholder Vice President Leonard M. Luciano 973-268-3500 Wayne L. Richardson Patricia Sebold 3 Cynthia D. Toro PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST ESSEX COUNTY UPCOMING EVENTS THE CELEBRATION STARTS HERE! ESSEX COUNTY CULTURAL AFFAIRS ART LIVES HERE!

STRUT YOUR MUTT: COSTUME PARADES SATURDAY, 10/22 Essex County Riker Hill Park Open House and Art Sale Rain date: Sunday, October 23; 973-268-3500 284 Beaufort Avenue Saturday, November 5 & Sunday, November 6 Livingston 12 noon – 5pm Essex County Brookdale Dog Park Free admission Bloomfield/Montclair Essex County Riker Hill Art Park is a former United States Army Get an inside glimpse of the art world by attending the Essex 9:15am Registration; 10am Parade Nike Missile Tracking Base. The 42-acre complex was purchased County Riker Hill Art Park Open House. While visiting a variety Essex County South Mountain Dog Park, from the federal government for one dollar in 1974. The buildings, of different art studios, you will have the opportunity to talk to Maplewood/Millburn which once housed army facilities, have been transformed into 38 the artists, purchase art work, and stop by the gallery to view a 1:15pm Registration; 2pm Parade artist studios. Artists-in-residence work in various disciplines such compilation exhibition. Artists in residence work in a variety of as painting, fine metal jewelry, ceramics, pottery, glass-blowing, fine disciplines, including clay, jewelry, glass blowing, painting, sculpture, The Essex County canine costume parades have grown into a prints, photography, and sculpture. printmaking and photography. favorite Halloween celebration for the community to enjoy. Bring Hours of Operation your pet or just come to see the creative costumes on display. Same The grounds at Riker Hill Art Park are open from dawn to dusk day registration and free to enter! Prizes! seven days a week. There are winding trails, outstanding views of and outdoor sculptures for the public’s enjoyment. Artists’ studios are open twice a year, on the first weekends in June ESSEX COUNTY HISTORIC HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR SATURDAY, 12/3 AND SUNDAY, 12/4 and November, for an Open House and Art Sale. During this semi- annual event, visitors can watch artists at work and purchase art Residents are invited to tour Essex County’s most famed historical homes Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart work in the gallery. and structures during the annual Historic Holiday House Tour. During 89 Ridge Street, Newark Studio Rentals one spectacular weekend, 15 homes and historic sites will be dressed 973.484.4600 / http://www.cathedralbasilica.org Rates are set annually by county ordinance. In County residents may for the holiday season while offering entertainment, refreshments, Essex County Kip’s Castle Park rent studio space on an annual basis for $6.00 per square foot. Out-of- or educational opportunities. 22 Crestmont Road, Verona county residents may rent studio space on an annual basis for $7.50 Fees and times vary by location. 973.433.7469 / www.essexcountynj.org per square foot. To receive an application, please contact the Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs at 973.239.7056. 2016 Participating Sites Glenmont at Thomas Edison National Historical Park 211 Main Street, West Orange Ballantine House at Newark Museum 973.736.0550, Ext. 11 / www.nps.gov/edis 49 Washington Street, Newark 973.596.6550 / www.newarkmuseum.org Greenwood Gardens 274 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills Canfield-Morgan House & Museum 973.258.4026 / www.greenwoodgardens.org 903 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove 973.239.5414 / www.cedargrovehistoricalsociety.org Grover Cleveland Birthplace 207 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell 973.226.0001 / www.clevelandbirthplace.org Kingsland Manor 3 Kingsland Street, Nutley 973.235.1549 / www.nutleynj.org Montclair Historical Society Properties 973.744.1796 / www.montclairhistorical.org Charles Schultz House (Evergreens) 30 North Mountain Avenue, Montclair Israel and Nathaniel Crane Houses 108 and 110 Orange Road, Montclair Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center 240 Belleville Avenue, Bloomfield 973.429.0960 / www.oakeside.org Salvatorian Fathers 23 Crestmont Road, Verona 973.746.8770 Walther House at Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair 973.783.5974 / www.presbyirisgardens.org Crane Homestead 289 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell 973.364.0155 4 5 ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RECREATION COMPLEX THE FUN STARTS HERE!

Learn to Skate Lessons Essex County Codey Arena SPECIAL EVENTS AT ESSEX COUNTY CODEY ARENA 560 Northfield Avenue The Learn to Skate program introduces skaters to the basic skills of November 12, 2016 West Orange ice skating. Classes are offered during the fall, winter, spring and September 27, 2016 January 19 & 20, 2017 summer seasons for six, seven or eight weeks. For registration and www.essexcountynj.org/codey-arena Essex County Senior Wellness Day Synchronized Skating Competition Essex County High School schedule information, please call 973.731.3828, Ext. 223. Phone: 973.731.3828 Fax: 973.731.5614 10am to 2pm 8am to 7pm Wrestling Tournament Clubs and Organizations October 7, 2016 December 26-30, 2016 March 1 & 2 The arena is open to the public for ice skating, Learn to Skate group The arena hosts a variety of clubs and organizations throughout the Essex County High School Holiday lessons, private skating parties, along with figure skating and ice Ice Dance International Skating Show NJSIAA NJ High School Hockey year. The following groups use the facility hosting programs and 7:30pm Hockey Tournament Semi-Finals hockey camps. The State High School hockey state events throughout the season: tournament, the Essex County Winter Holiday Hockey Tournament October 8 & 9, 2016 January 15, 2017 March 16-19, 2017 and many non-ice events are also hosted at the arena. Some non- Essex Figure Skating Club Daredevils Special Needs Hockey Essex Skating Club Winter Devils Youth Shamrock ice events the arena hosts include the Essex County High School ESCapade Skating Competition Synchroettes National skating team Tournament – 8am to 5pm Hockey Tournament Wrestling Tournament, ESPN Friday Night Fights, the ATU National 8am to 6pm Taekwondo Championship along with high school graduations and Theatre on Ice / Bravo team special corporate events. Essex Blades Women’s skating team Hours of Operation Open Daily Garden State Speedskating Club Call 973.731.3828 or check the daily ice skating schedule on the Special Olympics – Essex Special Skaters website for public skating and freestyle skating times. Essex County High School Hockey teams Public Skating Rates Adults $8.00 Hockey North America Men’s hockey league Children $6.00 Devils Youth Ice Hockey Club / Devils Sled Hockey program Seniors $6.00 ($5.00 on Thursday sessions) Skate rentals $4.00 Dare Devils Hockey Club Freestyle $15.00 hour session Private Ice Rentals $400.00 hour Great Saves Goaltending School Party Room $100 for three hours Seton Hall University Ice Hockey Club

If you would like to schedule a birthday party or group outing, please call 973.731.3828, Ext. 0.

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Special Events 560 Northfield Avenue Night Moves West Orange Zoo Members Only: Thursday, September 1st; 7pm 973.731.5800 Group Night: Friday, September 9th; 7pm www.essexcountynj.org/turtlebackzoo Join us for a guided tour of some of the zoo exhibits. Learn about In-Season Hours of Operation animal senses and adaptations. Pre-registration and payment in 10am – 4:30pm Daily advance is required. Call 973.731.5800 x221 to reserve your space. Off-Season Hours of Operation Cost is $7.00 per person. Beginning on November 1 National Red Panda Day/Explore Amazing Asia 10am - 3:30pm Daily Saturday, September 17; 11am-2pm *CLOSED Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day Included with zoo admission In-Season Rates Bring the family to celebrate the wildlife of Asia through keeper Adults $14.00 talks, animal presentations, games, crafts, and stories. Donations Child/Senior 62+ $11.00 today will be accepted for conservation of Asian species. Children 23 months and under Free Saturday, October 1 6-9pm Rental Safari Double Strollers $7.00 Essex Farm Pancake Breakfast Monday, October 31 Off-Season Rates Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th; 8:30-10am $60 / person general admission 4-8pm Beginning on November 1 $20 Zoological Society members; $30 non-members $15 / person designated driver $3 Zoological Society members Adults $12.00 Enjoy a traditional country breakfast at Turtle Back Zoo. Meet and Children/Seniors 62+ $10.00 Hosted by New Jersey’s #1 Zoo, supporters are able to sample $5 non-members greet our knowledgeable keepers and learn about our wonderful Children 23 months and under Free over 50 craft beers and enjoy various games and entertainment Come trick-or-treating at the Zoo. With candy stations Rental Safari Double Strollers $7.00 domestic animals from the Zoo’s dedicated staff. The event will be – all set to the backdrop of beautiful Essex County Turtle located at the TBZ Farm and Pony Track. Recommended for families throughout the grounds, everyone is sure to have a Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is committed to providing an Back Zoo. Funds raised at Ales ‘N Tails OktoberFest support with children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by “sweet” time. Also, swing by the train for the famous enriching recreational experience that fosters excellence in wildlife the Essex County Parks Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization a paying adult. Children under two are free. Space is limited; learn “Not-So-Scary” Train Ride! The zoo will be closed education and wildlife conservation, so that present and future that supports local activities and programs throughout the from 2:30-4pm in preparation for this event. generations are inspired to understand, appreciate and protect the more and register online. Essex County Parks System. Learn more and register online at fragile interdependence of all living things. www.alesntails.com

Breakfast with the Penguins Storytime with Mrs. Claus Featured at Turtle Back Zoo Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th; 8:30-10am Fridays, December 16 & December 23; 5:30 & 7:30pm • New in 2016: Our African American $20 Zoological Society members; $30 non-members Saturday, December 17 & Sunday, December 18 Waddle on over! Meet and learn about our penguins at the Zoo 3:30pm & 5:30pm & 7:30pm Exhibit featuring giraffe, ostrich and and the threats penguins face in the wild. Ticket includes breakfast, December 19 through 22; 5:30pm antelope and the Savanna Café are activities, and admission to the zoo for the day. A portion of this event Fee: $10 per person. Under 2 is free now open with the Sea Turtle Rescue goes to animal conservation initiatives. Recommended for families Enjoy a holiday story read by Mrs. Claus and meet one of her Center opening in late fall. with children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by animal friends. Light refreshments and a holiday cookie included a paying adult. Children under two are free. Space is limited. Learn with ticket. Recommended for children ages 12 and younger. • 130 species of animals from around more and register online. Children under two are free. Children must be accompanied by the world a parent or guardian. All attendants must have a ticket. The event Winter Workshop lasts approximately 45 minutes. Space is limited. Tickets can be • A Petting Farm, Train, Aviary, Saturday, December 3; 11am-2pm purchased in advance. Touch Tank, and Playground Included with zoo admission Visit the zoo in the winter season for a whole new animal experience! • Fee-based attractions such as our Create enrichment items for the zoo animals to enjoy throughout the Endangered Species Carousel and winter season as well as a craft to take home. Special animal guests Pony Rides to visit inside throughout the day in the Berson Learning Center.

* Exhibits and attractions may close due to weather Groundhog Day throughout the winter season February 2, 2017; 11am Included with zoo admission What will 2017 bring? Come see if Essex Ed, the resident groundhog at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, sees his shadow in the morning of February 2nd!

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Get involved today! November 18 to December 4 Every Night: December 9 to January 3, 2017 Closed: December 24 & 25 5-9pm Holiday Lights Free admission Take a winter stroll through Essex County Spectacular Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights and view over 50 animal and winter-themed characters. Celebrate the season of giving by bringing donations of non-perishable food items, new toys and gently used coats. Different themed Forest Regeneration Corps Trash Tacklers activities featured each December weekend 3rd Sunday of each month, 9:30-12 noon Contact: Tracey Woods makes visiting extra exciting! Contact: Tricia Zimic (973) 650-6106 [email protected]

Education Free Visit the South Mountain Conservancy on Facebook Fall Early Childhood Programs presentations, and investigations that feature Zoo animals and Guided Hikes or meetup.com/somocon/ Are you looking for fun and interactive programs that encourage support our mission of conservation and stewardship. Camps are family learning and foster early environmental awareness? Turtle for ages 5-10 and require advanced registration and payment. Back Zoo Early Childhood Programs return this fall with several Jump into Fall Mini Camp, Monday, October 3, 9am to 4pm. Take a programs for pre-school age children and their care-givers. Please one day break from school and welcome the fall season at the Zoo. check out the TBZ Fall calendar or follow the link to our current Eventbrite listings. Columbus Day Mini Camp, Monday, October 10, 9am to 4pm. Join Fall Mini Camps us for a fun day at the Zoo on your day off from school. Join us at the Zoo on a day off from school at one of our mini-camps. November Mini Camp, Thursday and Friday, November 10 and 11, Each camp features science-based activities, crafts, projects, animal 9am to 4pm. Enjoy one or both days with us at our mid-season camp.

Trail Work Crew Citizen Scientists 1st or 2nd Sunday of each month, 9-12 noon Contribute to science! Contact: John Verzani (973) 223-3529 or Collect and record frog and bird data Dennis Percher (973) 868-6994 Contact: Lori LaBorde [email protected]

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities, programs, and events that strengthen our community and give back to our rich natural resource. www.somocon.org

10 11 ESSEX COUNTY GOLF THE GAME STARTS HERE!

Essex County Golf Junior Golf Francis Byrne Golf Course The narrow fairways and well-guarded greens at Hendricks require Essex County Parks Department feels it is important to grow the game The Department of Parks has long been at the forefront of efforts to Pleasant Valley Way both accurate and thoughtful play to add to golfers’ enjoyment at of golf and we believe there is no better place to start than with the provide exposure to, and broaden the understanding and enjoyment West Orange this hidden gem in Belleville. Junior Golfers. We have special Junior golf rates and have developed of the sport of golf. We provide unique opportunities for both male 973.736.2306 a relationship with the First Tee program promoting leadership Green Fees Cardholder Non-cardholder and female golfers of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to make www.golfessexcountynj.com initiatives and positive life skills in our community’s youth. Children golf an affordable and accessible sport to anyone who wishes to play. Adult Weekday $22.00 $35.00 between 11 years of age and 16 years of age are required to have a Essex County’s Francis Byrne Golf Course dates back to 1926, when it Adult Weekend/Holiday Our golf schedule introduces anyone and everyone to the sport of parent or guardian supervisor over the age of 18 years. (Friday from Mem-Labor Day) $26.00 $45.00 golf in an educational, recreational, instructional and competitive was designed as a private country club course by noted golf architect USGA Handicap System environment, or any combination of these formats. All the participant Charles Banks. Through our renovation project, many of the course Senior, junior, need bring is an interest in the sport of golf. The Department of Parks, in cooperation with the NJSGA, offers features have been restored to their classic roots, making Byrne one Disabled Weekday $16.00 $27.00 the USGA GHIN handicap program. Computers are available at all General Golf Information of the premiere public golf destinations in the state. A number of Twilight Weekdays $18.00 $22.00 three golf courses. We encourage interested individuals to subscribe holes are based on famous courses from Scotland, including the par The County of Essex requires each golfer to enroll with the County to the service for a nominal fee and receive handicap updates every Twilight Weekends/Holidays $21.00 $26.00 prior to using the automated tee time system. You may enroll in five 1st hole that is modeled after the Road Hole at St. Andrews. two weeks. 9 Hole Weekday (after 11am) $16.00 $30.00 person at all three golf courses Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to Among other classic holes on the Byrne Golf Course are the long 4:00pm and on Saturday from 8:30pm to 12:00noon. Golf Cards 9 Hole Weekend (after 11am) $19.00 $36.00 There are eight (8) types of Essex County Golf Cards: par three Biarritz 2nd hole that measures well over 200 yards from New registrations the championship tee and the short 14th that is similar to the Eden Winter Rate The County only will accept a valid New Jersey Driver’s License with Adult Resident $45.00 Gold $85.00 hole that is also found at St. Andrews, as well as many of the best (January and February) $18.00 $26.00 current address and one current utility bill (Telephone, PSE&G or Senior/Junior $25.00 Gold $60.00 private clubs in the United States. The back nine at Byrne includes Cable only) with the applicant’s name on it. If bills are in a spouse’s several long par four holes such as the 12th and 15th, the latter of Golf Course Senior Seasonal (80 rounds) $500.00 name, the applicant must show a copy of a marriage certificate. We which champion golfer Bobby Jones considered to be one of the Elizabeth and Grumman Avenues will also accept Passports with an Essex County address. Junior Seasonal $75.00 most difficult holes in America. Newark Renewals 973-926-2520 Disabled Resident $25.00 This beautiful course in West Orange features deep bunkers, hilly Golfers must provide proof of residency annually when renewing www.golfessexcountynj.com topography and rolling greens that combine to create a wonderfully their Golf ID card. Proof of residency is a valid New Jersey Driver’s Weequahic Non-Resident $69.00 Gold $99.00 challenging layout that measures nearly 6,800 yards and offers public License and a current utility bill (Telephone, PSE&G or Cable only) Hendricks Field & Essex County’s Weequahic Park Golf Course is set on a beautifully golfers the rare opportunity to play a course from golf’s Golden Age with the applicant’s name on it. If bills are in a spouse’s name, the Weequahic Non-Resident $109.00 Gold $139.00 rolling property. New bunkers have been added to the course applicant must show a copy of a marriage certificate. of Design. through our renovations process that have greatly enhanced its Hendricks, Weequahic & Group Golf Green Fees Cardholder Non-cardholder strategic and visual appeal. Tucked in the corner of Newark’s historic Byrne Non-Resident $139.00 Gold $169.00 The Group Golf program is for all groups interested in an 18-hole Adult Weekday $28.00 $44.00 Essex County Weequahic Park, this is the oldest public course in New event with 20 golfers or more. Open to all organizations. Limited A Gold Card allows golfers 10 day reservation access, enrolls the Jersey, having been designed by Baltusrol Golf Club professional Adult Weekend/Holiday $34.00 $51.00 dates, courses and times available. Please call the Director of Golf golfer into the New Jersey Golf Association e-benefits program and George Low in 1913. Operations to schedule available times at select course. enrolls the golfer into the Golf Handicapping Information System. Senior, junior, Disabled Weekday $19.00 $29.00 While Weequahic measures slightly less than 6,000 yards, the course offers an ideal golfing landscape and its small greens make low Twilight Weekdays $21.00 $26.00 scoring difficult. Among the best holes on this lovely course are the Twilight Weekends/Holidays $24.00 $30.00 uphill par five 3rd with two large bunkers carved in the hillside, as well as the long par four 16th that plays to the crest of this same hill Hendricks Field Golf Course and down to the green that is set in the base of its long slope. 220 Franklin Avenue Belleville Green Fees Cardholder Non-cardholder 973.751.0178 Adult Weekday $22.00 $35.00 www.golfessexcountynj.com Adult Weekend/Holiday (Friday from Mem-Labor Day) $26.00 $45.00 Designed by architect Charles Banks, Essex County’s Hendricks Field features well contoured putting surfaces and many interesting Senior, junior, GOLF COURSE OPENING DATES Disabled Weekday $16.00 $27.00 Date Doors Open First Tee Off Time Register Close holes. Opened in 1929, renovations at Hendricks have included the reconstruction of tees and bunkers, as well as extensive upgrades in Twilight Weekdays $18.00 $22.00 Season Time Change drainage that have significantly improved playing conditions. Twilight Weekends/Holidays $21.00 $26.00 September 9 6:30am All days 7:00am All days 1½ hour before sunset 9 Hole Weekday (after 11am) $16.00 $30.00 September 23 7:00am All days 7:30am All days 1½ hour before sunset Hendricks has a number of classically designed holes, such as the par four 4th hole that has a cluster of Principal’s Nose bunkers in the October 14 7:30am All days 8:00am All days 1½ hour before sunset 9 Hole Weekend (after 11am) $19.00 $36.00 center of the fairway that present strategic decisions, and the exacting Winter Rate The Golf ID Unit is open year round at Essex County Hendricks Field Golf Course. par three 6th with a green that is almost completely surrounded by (January and February) $18.00 $26.00 Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4pm and Saturdays, 8am-12noon. bunkers. Among the best holes on the back nine is the par five 10th where golfers must negotiate a stream that crosses the fairway to reach the green.

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Essex County stewardship and natural habitats and, with this in mind, foster an Environmental Center appreciation for the natural world — parks, outdoor recreation, and ecological conservation. The Center offers nature- and science-based Labor Day Paddle 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue programming for toddlers through senior citizens, school groups, Monday, September 5 Roseland scout organizations, and the general public. 10:30am-12:30pm or 2-4pm 973.228.8776 Fee: $30 per canoe www.essexcountynj.org/environmental-center Field trip opportunities for school groups are available year-round and programs are correlated to the State of New Jersey’s Core For adults and children ages 10 and older. Hours of Operation Curriculum Content Standards. To book a field trip program or for Take a leisurely paddle on the Passaic Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm a full listing of public programming, please call 973.228.8776 or visit River! Paddlers will enjoy scenery and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm www.essexcountynj.org/environmentalcenter. peacefulness as they paddle up the river and Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday November 24th; Special Events float downstream. Geared for beginners and and Christmas Holiday observed on Monday, December 26th children 10 and up accompanied by a parent Fees vary by program 2016 Essex County Parks System Photography Contest Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 14 or guardian. Meet in the Garibaldi Hall The Essex County Environmental Center at Essex County West So grab a camera and visit an Essex County Park! Anyone with a parking lot. Advance registration is required; Essex Park is situated in a wooded wetland habitat with access to the camera is invited and encouraged to submit photos that capture call 973.228.8776. Minimum number of . This interesting and affordable education center offers a part of your visit to the County Park System. For rules and participants required. naturalist-led field trips for school groups, scouts and community regulations, please contact the Essex County Environmental Center groups, as well as birthday parties for children and after school at 973.228.8776. special interest clubs. The state-of-the-art facility also is available for booking community/family events and corporate business outings. 12th Annual Fall Family Festival The Center’s environmental educational programs are carefully Saturday, September 24; 11am-4pm Gingerbread House Making Workshop Winter Wildlife Explorers Camp designed, with either a structured or unstructured format, to Come celebrate the autumn equinox at the Environmental Center! Saturday, December 3; 11am-1pm December 27, 28 & 29; 9:30am-3:30pm create opportunities for families to get outside and into the parks There will be fun-filled activities for the entire family to enjoy— Free For children in kindergarten to 3rd grade while having fun and learning in multiple subject areas. All Center hands-on nature games and crafts, canoeing, Native American ON SITE REGISTRATION AND CREATION OF YOUR Fee: $170 per child for all three days OR $60 per child per day programs encourage participants to think about environmental life, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, food, and more. Free admission; GINGERBREAD HOME OR HABITAT. Have you been too busy to Campers enjoy stories, crafts, campfires and forest adventures exploring merchandise and food for sale. pre-register for our contest? Maybe you don’t know where to begin. our wooded wetland forests in winter time. For more information, call Stop by the Essex County Environmental Center and our resourceful 973.228.8776. Minimum number of participants required. Frog Pond Fun Camp staff will get you started on your own unique creation. All gingerbread Monday, October 10; 9:30am-3:30pm projects must be completed by 1pm to be considered for the contest. Build A Bird House For students in grades 1st through 5th. Some materials will be provided, however, you are encouraged to bring Saturday, February 18; 11am-12:30pm Fee: $65 per child your own items. This is the last day to register for the contest. Advance For adults and children ages 10 and older who are accompanied by Explore the depths of our pond and wander into our wooded wetland registration is required; call 973.228.8776. an adult. to discover what’s there beyond first glance. Through outdoor and Fee: $10 per child; $12 per adult indoor activities, campers will uncover the adaptations that allow Join us to build a home that encourages breeding birds and other frogs and other wetland organisms to survive and thrive while wildlife to take residence. Putting out your bird house now creates a learning how we can become stewards for these fascinating species. good chance of having a nesting pair of songbirds in your garden by Advance registration and payment are required; call 973.228.8776. spring. Advance registration is required; call 973.228.8776. Minimum number of participants required.

Autumn Branch Centerpiece Saturday, November 5; 11am-12:30pm Fee: $12 per adult Using real branches, leaves, gourds, pumpkins, and an artificial bird, we will create a fall tree centerpiece for your home or front porch. Bring your creativity and join us for the fun. Advance registration is required; call 973.228.8776. Minimum number of participants Fall Harvest Camp Fire required. Friday, November 25; 12-1:30pm or 2:30-4pm 12th Annual Sustainable Homes and Habitats For families Forest Adventure Camp Gingerbread Contest and Exhibit Fee: $8 per child, $10 per adult. Thursday, November 10; 9:30am to 3:30pm All entries must be registered by Saturday, December 3 and Find a seat around the camp fire to celebrate the fall For children in grades 4 through 8 submitted on Saturday December 3 or Monday, December 5 harvest. Roast marshmallows and enjoy some popcorn Fee: $65 per child Create a unique gingerbread house with natural accents and green and cider. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We’ll navigate with map & compass to explore nature off-trail deep building design features. Sustainable Gingerbread Homes will Dress for the weather. Advance registration is required; call into the oak forest, use a bow drill for friction fire, cook a campfire be on display from December 7 through December 16. Prizes 973.228.8776. Minimum number of participants required. meal and return with an increased confidence in the skills of nature will be awarded, in various categories, on December 17th. Call exploration. Advance registration is required; call 973.228.8776. the Environmental Center at 973.228.8776 to register or for more Forest Adventure Camp Minimum number of participants required. information. 14 15 ESSEX COUNTY KIP’S CASTLE PARK CULTURE LIVES HERE!

Essex County Kip’s Castle Park September 27; Joseph Fagan will present his book, 22 Crestmont Road Images of America: Verona October 4; Warren Marchioni and Richard Cummings, 973.433.7469 Illustrated Highlights of a Century: 1913-2013 October 18; Brint Spencer and Caitlin Sharp, Essex County Kip’s Castle Park features a 9,000 square-foot mansion Images of America: Turtle Back Zoo built to resemble a medieval Norman castle. The grounds span 11 acres October 25*; Richard A. Kennedy of land on the ridge of First Mountain, resting in both Montclair and Images of America: Essex Mountain Sanitorium Verona townships and provide spectacular views of . *This event will be held at the Essex County Hospital Center, 204 Grove Ave., Cedar Grove Operating Hours The authors will have signed copies of their book available for purchase. Castle hours are September 1 -October 28 Tuesday – Friday, 12-3pm Holiday At Essex County Kip’s Castle Grounds are open dawn to dusk all year. November 28-December 30; Wednesday through Sunday, If you would like to schedule a wedding ceremony or special event 12noon – 4pm at Essex County Kip’s Castle Park, please contact Lisa Payne, Event Free admission Coordinator, at 973.433.7469. Visit Kip’s Castle during the month of December for a self-guided tour of the first floor and experience the holidays circa 1920s. For more information on group tours, please contact Laura Lipoma, at 973.433.7469 Holiday Candlelight Tours Spend an evening taking a guided tour during the holidays at Essex Special Events County Kips’s Castle. The $8.00 per person entrance fee includes Essex County Parks in Print coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Tours will be on held on Tuesdays, An Evening with Authors of Books Highlighting the Thursdays and Saturdays starting on Tuesday, November 29, at 7pm. Essex County Parks System Advanced registration is required. 973.433.7469. Please note: Not all areas of the castle are handicap accessible. 11/29, 12/1, 12/3, 12/6, September 20; Kathleen P. Galop and Catharine Longendyck, 12/8, 12/10, 12/13, 12/15, 12/17 12/20, 12/22, (CLOSED 12/25), 12/27 authors of Images of America: and 12/28.

16 17 ESSEX COUNTY ESSEX COUNTY BEAUTY AND HISTORY ARE HERE! PARK CONSERVANCIES

Essex County Presby Archives Memorial Iris Gardens 115 Clifton Avenue 474 Upper Mountain Avenue Newark Upper Montclair 973.268.3500 973.783.5974 www.presbyirisgardens.org Developing public parks involves a complex planning and construction process. The Archives of the Essex County Parks The Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens was established in contain the Essex County Park Commission’s papers, some over 100 1927 to honor Frank H. Presby of Montclair, a leading horticulturalist years old, documenting this process. A concerted effort to preserve and a founder of The American Iris Society. This living museum, the records began in the 1990s. Since then, much of the collection listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Sites, offers a has been inventoried, indexed, and stored properly to preserve it for spectacular display of thousands of iris varieties to visitors from all another 100 years. Several thousand maps and plans, as well as the over the world. Commission minutes and annual reports, are digitized and available for viewing on a public workstation at the Parks Administration Hours of Operation building (115 Clifton Avenue, Newark). The Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens are open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year. The peak bloom season is from mid- The collection includes: May to early June. — Commission Minutes — Newsletters There are no admission fees. Donations are strongly encouraged — Annual Reports — Legal Agreements during the peak bloom season. — Plans and Maps — Engineering Papers — Correspondence — Financial Reports Bloom Room Hours — Photographs — Planting Plans and Lists The Bloom Room is open Friday, December 2nd through Sunday, December 11th from 10am to 3pm. Pick out a special keepsake or a If you have a question regarding the Essex County Parks System, the select a treasured gift. Archives are a great place to start. Research requests may be initiated Becker Park Conservancy Grover Cleveland Park South Mountain Conservancy Conservancy at 973-268-3500 or [email protected]. The Archives Howard Silverberg, Chairperson Dennis Percher, Chairperson Email: [email protected] Lisa Garrity, Chairperson www.somocon.org are open 9am – 4pm, Monday through Friday by appointment. Items www.beckerconservancy.org Email: [email protected] SPARK: Friends of in the historical collection are not loaned out. www.groverclevelandpark.org Conservancy Mollie Smith, Chairperson Hilltop Conservancy Nancy Zak, Chairperson Email: Geordie Smith Email: [email protected] [email protected] Email: VicePresidenthilltopconservancy.org www.riverbankpark.org www.brookdaleparkconservancy.org www.hilltopconservancy.org Gardens Aglow Conservancy Essex County Parks Foundation Ivy Hill Neighborhood Jim McGregor, Chairperson Friday, October 21 Lou LaSalle, Chairperson Association Email: [email protected] Houston Stevens, Chairperson www.veronapark.org Rain date: Saturday, October 22 Eagle Rock Reservation Email: [email protected] Conservancy Conservancy Free admission www.ihnanewark.org James Christiano, Chairperson Doreen Sarcone, Chairperson Get creative, carve a pumpkin and join Email: [email protected] Kip’s Castle Park Conservancy www.wepc.us www.eaglerockreservation.org Jim Robbins, Chairperson the community in lining the iris beds Weequahic Park Association Email: [email protected] with jack-o-lanterns to showcase the fall- Friends of Anderson Park Wilbur McNeal www.kipscastle.org Scott Kevelson, Chairperson blooming irises. Entertainment, crafts, West Side Park Conservancy Email: [email protected] Presby Memorial Iris Gardens and spooky stories! www.friendsofandersonpark.org Citizens Committee Sheila Pitts, Chairperson Nancy Skjei-Lawes, Chairperson Email: [email protected] Friends of Irvington Park Email: [email protected] Zoological Society of NJ Sandy Jones, Chairperson www.presbyirisgardens.com Adam Kerins, Executive Director Email: [email protected] www.turtlebackzoo.com

18 19 ESSEX COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS THE FUN STARTS HERE!

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Office 115 Clifton Avenue Fairfield Newark Phone: (973) 268-3500 North Caldwell PARKS Anderson Park Cedar Grove Bellevue Ave. & Environmental N. Mountain Ave. Center Presby Memorial Iris Gardens Montclair West Caldwell Verona Upper Caldwell Becker Park Anderson Montclair Bloomfield Avenue Park Locust Ave., Roseland West Essex Park Grover Cleveland Kips Castle Park Park Montclair Nutley Belleville Park Verona Bloomfield Avenue Belleville Ave. Roseland Park Brookdale Yantacaw Park Belleville Pleasant Valley Way Park Branch Brook Park SOUTH MOUNTAIN Eagle Rock Bloomfield RECREATION Reservation Park Ave. & Lake Street Belleville Park COMPLEX Riker Hill Becker Newark Park Glenfield Livingston Complex Turtle Back Zoo West Hendricks Field Clifton Ave. Golf Course Treetop Adventure Watsessing Newark Garden State Parkway Belleville Codey Arena Francis A. Byrne Park Golf Course Brookdale Park miniGOLF Safari Northfield Ave. Cherry Lane Orange Branch Brook Watchung Ave., Bloomfield Regatta Playground Park Clipper Pavilion Bloomfield Avenue Grove Street., Montclair East Orange Walking Path Monte Irvin Glenfield Park Paddleboats Orange Park Maple Ave. & South Mountain Recreation Complex Woodland Ave. South Orange Short Hills Montclair Vailsburg Newark Grover Cleveland Park Park West Side South Mountain Park Riverbank Reservation Park Brookside Ave. & Millburn Ivy Hill Park Runnymede Road Maplewood Irvington Veterans Riverfront Essex Fells Park Memorial Park Irvington Park Independence Park Independence Van Buren Street & Park Walnut Street Weequahic Newark Park Irvington Park Weequahic Grove Street & Lyons Ave. Golf Course Irvington Ivy Hill Park Mt. Vernon Place Vailsburg Park West Side Park West Essex Park Treetop Adventure Newark South Orange Ave. & So. 13th Street & Eagle Rock Ave. & Course Monte Irvin Oraton Parkway 18th Ave. Passaic River 560 Northfield Ave. Orange Park Newark Newark Roseland West Orange Center Street & Verona Park Hilltop Reservation Turtle Back Zoo Harrison Street Bloomfield Ave. & Centre Street & Park Fairview Ave. 560 Northfield Ave. Orange Lakeside Ave. Drive Cedar Grove West Orange Verona Nutley Kip’s Castle Park FACILITIES GOLF COURSES 22 Crestmont Road Veterans Memorial RESERVATIONS Codey Arena Francis Byrne Verona Park West Market Street & South Mountain 560 Northfield Ave. Golf Course Presby Memorial Reservation West Orange Pleasant Valley Way Iris Gardens Wickliffe Street Newark So. Orange Ave. & Environmental West Orange 474 Upper Mountain Ave. Cherry Lane Center Hendricks Field Upper Montclair Watsessing Park West Orange 621-B Eagle Rock Ave. Golf Course Riverbank Park Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield Eagle Rock Roseland 220 Franklin Ave. Market Street & Glenwood Ave., Reservation Riker Hill Art Park Belleville Somme Street East Orange Prospect Ave. & Weequahic Park Newark 284 Beaufort Ave. Weequahic Park Eagle Rock Ave. Livingston Golf Course Riverfront Park West Orange Elizabeth Ave. & Paddle Boating Elizabeth Ave. & & Meeker Ave. Mills Reservation Grumman Ave. Brill Street 7 Cherry Hill Lane Newark Normal Ave. & West Orange Newark Newark Reservoir Drive Cedar Grove 20