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Forget the Sidewalks: Ridgewood Cops Teach Kids Pro Bike Skills—The 4 Rules Every NJ Parent MUST Know!
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Ridgewood NJ, learning to ride a bike is a fundamental part of childhood, but with today’s traffic—and the growing use of electric scooters and bikes—instilling core safety knowledge has never been more crucial.
the War on Pickleball May be Official Over !
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Pickleball continues to make waves in Ridgewood as construction began last week to expand the Glen School pickleball facility from four courts to six, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark. The project reflects the growing demand from the village’s passionate pickleball community, alongside ongoing efforts from the Parks & Recreation Department.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Expands Glen School Pickleball Courts Amid Noise Debate
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Ridgewood Nj, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark , over the weekend, our Parks Division and employees from Engineering, along with volunteers from Grace Church rebuilt the rain gardens in Graydon and Habernickel Parks.
Continue reading Ridgewood Parks & Rec with Volunteers from Grace Church Clean up Village parks
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Ridgewood NJ, in February of 2023 Councilwoman Siobhan Winograd publicly requested that previous plans for the construction of a 90-foot baseball diamond at the Lower Hawes Field be revisited. In October of 2024 the Village Council took a major step to improve the safety and quality of Hawes Field at Pleasant Park by awarding a $97,645 contract for its resodding. The project aims to eliminate unevenness and make the field safer for the many local students and athletes who use it regularly. The resodding project will be entirely funded through the Village’s registration and permit fee trust fund, ensuring that no municipal budget or capital funding will be impacted. According to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark , the lower Hawes field project began this week! New natural sod is being installed to make the playing field safer for our young athletes.
Continue reading Ridgewood Parks & Recreation Begins Work on Lower Hawes Field Project
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Ridgewood NJ, mark your calendars for a day filled with creativity, family fun, and exciting shopping at the Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair, happening Sunday, September 15th, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Located in downtown Ridgewood, NJ, on East Ridgewood Avenue, this annual event draws thousands of visitors eager to experience its unique offerings.
Continue reading Get Ready for the Annual Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair!
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Ridgewood Nj, the Stable Art Gallery hosts Soo Kim this month for her exhibit, “Soo Kim and her Students”. Meet the artist at a reception on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 1 to 3pm at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue. The gallery can also be viewed during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. The Stable is closed on Monday, January 15th.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Parks & Recreation two programs at the Community Center this weekend!
Continue reading Ridgewood Parks & Recreation Presents The Board Game Carnival and STEM Principles
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Ridgewood NJ, way back in May Ridgewood Parks & Recreation hosted a “Goat Yoga” event with a follow up on July 23rd . Yes you heard us “Goat Yoga” . Some people are even saying its the ,”next big thing” !
Continue reading Ridgewood Parks & Recreation: “Goat Yoga” the Next Big Thing !
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Ridgewood NJ, the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands and Green Ridgewood hosted the “Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair” together on Sunday, April 23, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The weather held and this fun family event took place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, located along East Ridgewood Avenue .
Continue reading Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, attention shoppers , the Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 10:00 am-5:00 pm up and down East Ridgewood Avenue, in Ridgewood. the Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair has over 200 exhibitors from three states with arts & crafts, a food court with food trucks and all kinds of festival foods, a large play area with inflatables for the kids, all day music, and more!
Continue reading Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair and Westwood Craft Show and Antique Show
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh, who is the Village Council liaison to the Parks & Rec Conservation Board and the Field Committee, the Parks & Recreation Department is happy to announce that Summer Day Camp will return this year. While there may still be some changes to the camp, we can confirm that it will run from Tuesday, June 29-Friday, August 6 from 9 am-1:30 pm with the exception of days when it rains and camp is cancelled. Campers will be placed in groups with a 20:2 ratio or less. Summer Camp will still consist of organized games, arts & crafts, and swim time at Graydon Pool.
Continue reading Ridgewood Parks & Recreation Day Camp will run in 2021
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Parks & Recreation has *POSTPONED START DATE* Co-Ed Middle School Fitness, “Teen and Lean”, Fun with Fitness and Strength, has been postponed. The new start date will be Monday, January 27th! Get off those phones and video games for an hour and get that body moving! Whether just to get a little exercise into your day or to get ready for those spring sports! Phil Ross, Master RKC and Certified Bodyweight Specialist, will make it fun and rewarding!
