17 North Main Street
(609) 654-2608 exts. 337, 319, 338 or (609) 654-2512 / bportocalis@medfordtownship.com
Beth Portocalis , CPRP, RA, CPSI,
Director of Recreation
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Recreation Programs --
[Programs]
Non-residents may register and/or will be processed for our programs beginning Monday, September 13th as space allows.
Freedom Park Skatepark -The Freedom Park Skatepark is closed indefinitely due to required repairs. Please check back on this website for further updates.
FOR USE BY SKATEBOARDERS & ROLLERBLADERS ONLY- NO BIKES.
Our skatepark will be open daily without supervision for skateboarders and
rollerbladers of all ages. NO BIKES ALLOWED! Hours of operation will be from 10:00 am until
dusk daily, weather permitting. (except for certain holidays) For your review,
the new rules are listed below.
Please note that although the skatepark will not be supervised, ALL skatepark users must still wear helmets, and youths ages 13 and younger must
also wear elbow pads and knee pads. Recreation Department staff, along with
the Medford Police Department, will be providing spot enforcement. The Police
Department is providing spot enforce-ment.
Admission to the Skatepark is FREE
FREEDOM PARK SKATEPARK RULES
Any person attempting to use this facility during other times shall be subject
to penalty per Chapter 109 of the Medford Township Administrative Code.
The Township reserves the right to close this facility for any circumstances
deemed necessary, or restrict entry to this facility and to ask persons to
leave this facility if any of the following rules are not followed or if unsafe
behavior is observed.
THE FREEDOM PARK SKATEPARK IS AN UNSUPERVISED FACILITY
THE SKATEPARK WILL BE CLOSED IF RAMPS ARE WET OR IF TEMPERATURES ARE 32 DEGREES OR BELOW!
Skateboarding and in-line skating are dangerous sports that can result in serious injury. All participants entering the park do so at their own risk.
All users MUST wear helmets. All users aged 14 and younger MUST wear safety equipment; including helmets, elbow and kneepads. All equipment is to be worn per manufacturer's specifications. (i.e. helmets strapped)
School-age youth are not permitted to use this park when their school is in session.
The following are PROHIBITED in this skate park:
Bicycles and Scooters
Motorized Vehicles
Pets
Smoking
(Please note that skateboarding is prohibited outside of the enclosed Skatepark
within Freedom Park)
Also, the use of drugs, alcohol, profanity, abusive language and/or vandalism is strictly prohibited and shall result in automatic and permanent expulsion from this facility and all other penalties provided for to the fullest extent of the law.
Users will refrain from bringing any loose items into the Skatepark, including backpacks, food, beverages, etc.
ALL USERS MUST SKATE RESPONSIBLY. THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES
Please immediately report any damage to this Skatepark resulting in unsafe skating conditions. Call the Medford Recreation Department at 609.654.2512 or the Medford Police at 609.654.7511
Dial 9-1-1 for Emergencies or notify the
Medford Police at the Public Safety Building located directly across the street
(91 Union St.)
Community Organization Programs -
PINELANDS LIBRARY, South Main Street & Allen Avenue, 609-654-6113, www.bcls.lib.nj.us
YMCA CAMP OCKANICKON, 1303 Stokes Road, 609-654-8225, www.ycamp.org
Check out our website for information on these & other upcoming
events, including: Schools Out, Family Swim Center and Wine Tasting Autumn
MEDFORD LEAS, 1 Medford Leas Way (off of Rt. 70 W), 609-654-3000 www.medfordleas.org
Art Gallary, Lectures
WOODFORD CEDAR RUN WILDLIFE REFUGE, 4 Sawmill Road (off Hopewell Rd.),
(856) 983-9702, www.cedarrun.org
Wine & Wildlife Festival, Serenade for Wildlife, Autumn with the Animals
MEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Kirby's Mill, 275 Church Road, 609-654-7767, www.Medford-History-NJ.org
Quilt Show, Country Day, Art Show, Apple Festival, & Flea Market
MEDFORD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, P.O. Box 981, 609-969-3838, www.medfordbusiness.org
Wine Festival, Taste of Medford, & Oktoberfest
HISTORIC MEDFORD VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, P.O.Box 1363, www.theheartofmedford.com
Art & Music Festival, Harvest Festival, Scarecrow Contest & Dickens Festival
MEDFORD-VINCENTOWN ROTARY CLUB, P.O. Box 365, www.mvrotaryclub.org
Halloween Parade
Medford Township Parks and Recreational Facilities- Click here for fees of fields and facilities.
(To obtain permits for the scheduled use of any of these facilities, contact
the Recreation Department offices to request an application)
BOB BENDE PARK
293 Medford-Mt. Holly Road (Route 541 North)
3 miles north of Route 70
Kitchen & meeting rooms
4 Soccer fields (1 lighted)
MEDFORD PARK
Branch to Mill Street
Pavilion
Pavilion Picnic Area
Picnic Area across from Pinelands Library (Tomlinson Park)
Play equipment
restrooms
1 Basketball Court
Bunning Baseball Field
HEADWATER VILLAGE
Headwater Development, Stokes Road
Tennis Courts (4)
1 Ballfield
1 Multi-purpose Field
BOB MEYER MEMORIAL PARK
Gravelly Hollow Road
1 Lighted Baseball Field
1 Multi-purpose Field
1 Volleyball Court
2 Basketball Courts
"Leathers" playground (Fort Medford)
CRANBERRY PARK/CRANBERRY HALL
Behind Municipal Center - 17 North Main Street
Open Space
Play equipment
HARTFORD CROSSING PARK
Hartford & Church Road
1 football field (lighted)
1 practice field (lighted)
5 little league fields (2 lighted)
2 adult softball fields
1 multi-purpose field (lighted)
1 teen league baseball field (lighted)
walking path
restroom building/concession stand
GIRLS SOFTBALL COMPLEX
(formerly MYAA Complex)
Hartford Road
Clubhouse/restroom/concession stand
5 softball fields (2 lighted)
FREEDOM PARK
Union Street, across from Jones Road
Multi-purpose field
paved & natural walking trails
tot lots, picnic pavilion, boccie ball courts, volleyball courts, basketball
courts.
skatepark
restroom building
For dog run area rules click here
MEDFORD CANOE TRAIL
2 1/2 Miles along the Rancocas Creek
With access from Medford Park off Gill Road, Coates Street, and Kirby's Mill on Church Road.
For more information, please visit www.medfordcanoetrail.org or see information boards at trail heads.