The Parsippany Recreation Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM., located opposite the Community Center. Please call (973) 263-7257 or stop in with your comments or ideas. We are always receptive to suggestions for programs and encourage people to work or volunteer for many of our planned activities.

Click here for online registration (a small fee is charged for this service)

Picnic Area Reservations
The Township requires groups of 25 or more to have permits to use the picnic areas at Smith Field Park, Volunteers Park, Knoll Park, Lake Parsippany Park and Lenni Lenape Park. Permits for use of parks begins March 1st or the first Monday of the month if the 1st falls on a weekend. Reservations can be made in person at the Recreation Office on Country Club Drive.

Fee Schedule:
Picnic Area Reservations (One Day)

Application is here

Groups of 25 to 50 people:

Groups of 51 to 100 people

Groups of more than 101

Resident $50

Resident $75

Resident Group $100

Nonresident $100

Nonresident $150

Nonresident Group $200

BASKETBALL – BOY’S PACERS

Grades 5 through 8.

Four traveling teams play in the Lakeland

League according to grade level.

Registration is in SEPTEMBER.

BASKETBALL – GIRL’S PACERS

Grades 4 through 6 & 7 through 8.

Two traveling teams play in the Garden
State Girl’s Basketball League.

Registration is in SEPTEMBER.

BOWLING

Ages 4 through 8 (Pee Wee).

Ages 9 through 14 (Juniors).

Registration begins in August and goes through SEPTEMBER
(at the Lanes).

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE

Grades pre-school through 4th.

A costume parade with prizes awarded for originality.

PARENT & TOT PROGRAM

Ages 2-1/2 and 3-1/2 years old. Allows

young children to meet and play together. Registration is in AUGUST.

MC ARP

The Morris County Adaptive

Recreational Program provides classified residents with recreational activities that are offered year-round.

PICNIC AREAS

See SPRING activities.

TOT TIME

Ages 3 to 5

This Saturday morning program offers games, arts and crafts, singing, story- telling, and more. Held at the Knoll Activity Center in the Knoll Park & Country Club from 9:30am until 12 Noon.

SOFTBALL – MEN’S ADULT FALL LEAGUE

A league that extends the season to

September and October.

Registration is in AUGUST.

TENNIS LESSONS

All ages.

A clinic set up to help you improve your game. Performance drills, proper stroke mechanics, shot selection, game situation, court positioning and strategy.

Registration is in SEPTEMBER

VOLLEYBALL – MEN’S LEAGUE
Standings are here

Ages 18 and up. A recreational league. Games held once or twice a week September through February.

Registration is in AUGUST.

VOLLEYBALL – WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Standings are here

(Indoors) Women's B schedule is here
Standings are here

Ages 18 and up.

A recreational league.

Two divisions - ‘A’ (advanced) and   ‘B’ (beginners).

Games played Tuesday evenings

September through March.

Registration is in AUGUST.

WINTER ACTIVITIES  

BASKETBALL – BOY’S WINTER CLINIC

Grades 2 through 4

This eight week program teaches the basic fundamentals of basketball. 
Registration is in NOVEMBER.  

BASKETBALL – GIRL’S WINTER CLINIC

Grades 2 through 5.

A winter long program teaching the fundamentals of basketball to be able to put acquired skills into practice by playing in a league.
Registration is in NOVEMBER.  

BASKETBALL – BOY’S PACERS

See FALL activities.

BOWLING

See FALL activities.

This is an arts and crafts program. Classes start in January.
Registration is in JANUARY.  

decorations. Prizes are awarded.
Registration is in NOVEMBER.  

JIGSAW PUZZLE CONTEST

Grades K through 5.

PARENT & TOT PROGRAM

See FALL activities.  

SANTA’S ARRIVAL and CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Santa arrives in early December by fire truck to light the Christmas Trees at Town Hall.  Children visit with Santa and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.

SANTA’S LETTERS

Write to:

SANTA
c/o Parsippany Recreation Dept.
1001 Parsippany Boulevard
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Include your return address.  
All ages.
Santa will answer every letter.  

VOLLEYBALL – MEN’S LEAGUE

See FALL activities.  

VOLLEYBALL – WOMEN’S LEAGUE

See FALL activities.

SPRING ACTIVITIES

EASTER BUNNY VISIT

Ages 3 through 10.
An opportunity for youngsters to
meet the Easter Bunny. Bring a basket or bag to hold your Easter treats. Pictures may be taken.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Township will commemorate Memorial Day with a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park and a parade. The day has been set aside to honor our veterans.Participation of the many civic groups and businesses in Parsippany would be greatly appreciated. 
COME JOIN THE FUN!

PARENT & TOT PROGRAM

See FALL activities.

PICNIC AREAS

By permit only. Smith Field Park, Volunteers Park, Lake Parsippany Park, Lenni Lenape Park and Knoll Park. Sign-ups for park permits begins March 1st or the first Monday of the month if the 1st falls on a weekend.
Veterans Memorial Park

ROLLER HOCKEY

Ages 4 through 14. An outdoor sport which allows boys and girls to compete against each other by age groups. Registration is in MID-JANUARY.

DRY ICE ROLLER HOCKEY

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
An outdoor sport which allows boys and girls to compete against each other. Registration is in MID-JANUARY.

SOFTBALL – MEN’S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE

A league for men ages 18 and up.
Registration is in FEBRUARY.
Schedule is here

SOFTBALL – MEN’S OVER 35 LEAGUE

A league for men ages 35 and up.
Registration is in FEBRUARY.  

SOFTBALL – WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE

A league for women 18 and up. Divided into competitive and non-competitive teams.
Registration is in FEBRUARY.

Women's Schedule A is here
Women's Schedule B is here

TENNIS LESSONS

All ages. A clinic to improve your game with performance drills,  proper stroke mechanics, game situation, court positioning and strategy. Sessions run from April through June. Registration is in MARCH.

TRACK

Ages 8 through 15. (NOT in high school) Boys and girls learn track events and compete against other teams. The program runs from mid-April through mid-June. Registration is in MARCH.Link is here

This Saturday morning program offers games, arts and crafts, singing, story telling, and more. Held at the Knoll Activity Center in the Knoll Park & Country Club from 9:30am until 12 Noon.
REGISTRATION IS IN FEBRUARY

SUMMER ACTIVITIES  

BASKETBALL – GIRL’S SUMMER CLINIC

Grades 3 through 7. This six- week clinic meets three times a week to continue basketball education and give new players a start. Registration is in JUNE.

BASKETBALL – ADULT SUMMER LEAGUE

Now run at PAL Building

PICNIC AREAS

See SPRING activities.

PLAYGROUND – ALL DAY – SUMMER

1st grade completed through 7th grade. A camp for children of working parents. Held Monday through Friday (weekdays for eight weeks). Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Supervised play activities. Registration is in APRIL.

PLAYGROUND – HALF DAY – SUMMER

Kindergarten completed through 7 th grade. This eight week program offers activities weekdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

SOFTBALL – MEN’S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE

See SPRING activities.

SOFTBALL – MEN’S OVER 35 LEAGUE

See SPRING activities.

SOFTBALL – WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH LEAGUE

See SPRING activities.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Ages 3 through 18. Red Cross swimming. Pre-school classes are available for 3 to 5 year olds. 
Registration is in JUNE.

TENNIS LESSONS

All ages. Beginners, advanced beginners and intermediates welcome. Lessons are Monday through Thursday evenings for two weeks. Registration is in MAY and JUNE.

TENNIS – WOMEN’S TEAM

Ages 18 and up. Team represents Parsippany in the Northwestern League. League plays from mid-June into August. Registration is in MAY.

This afternoon program offers games, arts and crafts, singing, story telling, and more. Held at the Knoll picnic area outdoors in the Knoll Park & Country Club from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM. Two 4 week programs held Monday through Thursday with Fridays used as a rain date.

Registration in MAY.