Parks and Recreation

Playing Fields and Courts Update- June 7, 2023

Due to dangerously poor air quality conditions we will be closing all fields, courts, and facilities for today and tonight(June 7, 2023). Tomorrow we will reassess conditions and update all user groups.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
June 7, 2023 
Contact: Bailey Lawrence 
Press Office: Governor's Office 
Email: Bailey.Lawrence@NJ.gov 
Statement by Governor Murphy on Worsening Air Quality in New Jersey 
TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has declared an Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Matter for Wednesday, June 7. Levels of fine particulates will rise into the unhealthy range for sensitive groups statewide today and potentially extend into the evening hours due to wildfire smoke transport from the Canadian wildfires. Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement in response to today’s air quality in New Jersey: 
“My team is in close coordination with the State Department of Environmental Protection as we vigilantly monitor the effects of the Canadian wildfires on air quality in our state. As conditions worsen statewide, I strongly urge all sensitive individuals – including those with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and the young – to stay safe and limit strenuous activities and the amount of time active outdoors today. Make no mistake, from the wildfires in Canada to those cropping up with increasing frequency and severity in our own backyard, these extreme weather events are tangible – and devastating – evidence of the intensifying climate crisis. As the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Service works tirelessly to protect our residents and properties across the state, we will continue to do our own part by pursuing the bold action our climate reality demands.”
For additional air quality information in New Jersey, https://www.nj.gov/dep/airmon/ . For additional recommendations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2020-11/reduce-your-smoke-exposure.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery
2023 Parks  Rec SpringSummer Brochure

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The goal of the Township of Morris Parks and Recreation Department is to provide recreation and leisure opportunities for Township residents of all ages. The Township is proud to offer a wide variety of recreational programs and park facilities for the entire community.

Registration and General Information

  • Township of Morris Residents have first preference in registration.
  • All participants must register through the Parks & Recreation Office or online at Community Pass/ Morris Township. Unless otherwise noted. No registration will be taken at program sites.
  • Registration is limited in some programs and is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Programs will be cancelled if there are insufficient registrations. Unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather or school programs, may cause program changes.
    • Please note that e-mails will be sent when programs are cancelled due to unexpected school closings and inclement weather.
  • Fees for programs will not be pro-rated for late registrations. Once a program begins, there are no refunds.
  • Please make note of your registration dates and times
  • The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to make program changes 
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