May 8, 2020 After careful consideration of guidelines provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and several conversations with the Mayor, Township Administrator, and School Superintendent, the difficult decision was made to cancel summer camp for the 2020 season. We know that many campers were looking forward to joining us this summer but for […]
ASHLEY WHITE RECEIVES RISING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD Ashley White, Recreation Director for Chester Recreation Department, received the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association’s William D. Foelsch Rising Professional of the Year Award at the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) Annual Awards Dinner in Atlantic City. Ms. White was present to accept […]
The Morris Co. Parks Commission recently resurfaced the West Morris Greenway Trail in Chester from the parking area on Pleasant Hill Rd. to the 0.75 mile-marker. This 5-mile trail continues to Randolph. Though not ADA compliant, the level stone dust surface has mitigated the problem conditions of ruts, roots, & rocks. Flooded areas have new […]
Given all the rainy weather we’ve had lately, we thought we’d remind residents about Athletic Field use and Weather Guidelines in Chester Township parks. Chester Township Athletic Field Use and Weather Guidelines For the safety of the players and to avoid costly field repairs please refer to the guidelines below to know when it is not appropriate […]