PARK INFORMATION
Lightning Detectors
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Bathrooms
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All of the parks in Closter (Memorial, Ruckman, Mollicone, and Schauble) now have lightning detectors. When a lightning strike is detected in the vicinity (5 mile radius), the siren will sound (30 seconds) and the strobe light will flash. The strobe light will be on for 30 minutes, or longer, if another lightning strike is detected during the 30 minute wait period. Coaches and players MUST clear the field when the system is triggered. Everyone on the field needs to seek shelter in a car or in a building. Please stay local if there is inclement weather the day of a game, to be able to have your child wait out the storm in your car. It is only safe to return to the field, when the strobe light ceases to flash. Thank you for your cooperation.
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The combination for the bathrooms at Ruckman Park, Mollicone Park and Schauble Park is Closter's "zip code". Please note that the bathrooms are usually locked for the winter months as the water is shut off in the parks to avoid pipes bursting when the temparature drops. The bathrooms are opened in the spring when the ground thaws and the water is turned on again at the parks.
New bathroom and snack stand at Ruckman Field 2012
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Brick PaversYou can purchase engraved brick pavers for the walkway at the George Potterton Little League field and/or for a new paved area in front of the new Ruckman Park's snack stand. Each paver costs $100. Three lines of 13 characters each can be engraved on the brick paver.
Buy your brick paver online through Community Pass or fill the form and mail it to Closter Recreation Commission. | ||
Memorial Field
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Memorial Park is the main location for the majority of Closter’s sports fields. It features a Little League field, named in honor of Closter Recreation’s patriarch and founder - George Potterton. There is a girl’s softball field, which is dedicated to long-time Closter resident and coach, Leo Liddy, in 2008. The large grassy playing area, used for Closter Cobras Football and Recreation Soccer, is dedicated to one of our nation’s sports heroes, Pat Tillman, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country while serving our country in Afghanistan following September 11, 2001.
Memorial Park also features a multi-use playground for children 3-14 years of age. The Closter Lions Bandshell hosts concerts periodically throughout the summer and during the town’s Labor Day Celebration, held usually on the Monday of Labor Day weekend. Opening day of the spring baseball/softball season, the Little League marches in their annual parade from Borough Hall to Memorial Field. The opening day ceremony is held at the George Potterton Little League Field. Additionally, there are also two basketball courts whose lights are on daily until approximately 10:30pm (weather permitting). The snack stand is open when sporting events are held at the various fields of the park. There are two bathrooms located in the field house. The bathrooms are closed from November-April, as the water in the parks is turned off until the spring thaw. The Recreation sponsored Summer Camp takes place at Memorial Park and runs from late June through the month of July and features arts and crafts, games, and special events. The free program is run Monday through Friday, from 9:30-12 noon, weather permitting. Most importantly on Memorial Day, Closter hosts a Memorial Day parade. This solemn event proceeds through town and ends at the Memorial in the park. This annual event commemorates those Closter residents who died in servitude to our great country and culminates in the “laying of the wreaths” by the various civic organizations in the community and the “roll call” of our fallen soldiers The address for Memorial Park is 150 Harrington Ave, Closter NJ, 07624. |
Lights are on a timer and will go off at 9:50pm every night.
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Ruckman ParkRuckman Park, located at the corner of Ruckman Road and Piermont Road, features a Little League baseball field, named in honor of the Closter Lions and its members. There is a tennis court, which is lighted daily until approximately 10pm. The roller rink has 4 basketball poles and hoops. There is also a playground and picnic area in the back of Ruckman Park. The playground has equipment appropriate for children 3-14 years of age. Encircling the entire park is a walking/jogging track. Efforts are made to clear the track in the winter in case of snow. The park also contains two bathrooms and a snack stand that is open for some sporting events at the park. The bathrooms are locked with a combination that can be opened by entering the combination, which is Closter’s “zip code ”. The bathrooms are closed from November-April, as the water in the parks is turned off until the spring thaw.
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Mollicone ParkMollicone Park, located on Knickerbocker Road and Eckerson Place, was first dedicated on July 20, 1966, and rededicated on May 29, 2016, in memory of Donald Mollicone, who made the ultimate sacrifice during defense of our country in Vietnam. Donald was killed in action on Dec 20, 1964. This park features a full size Little League field and is set up for baseball games with a home run fence encircling the playing field. This park has a rest room facility and the combination is Closter’s “zip code ”. The bathrooms are closed from November-April, as the water in the parks is turned off until the spring thaw.
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Schauble ParkSchauble Park, located on Bergenline Ave, was dedicated in memory of Kenneth Schauble who made the ultimate sacrifice during the defense of our country on July 6, 1969 in Vietnam. The park was originally dedicated in Kenny’s memory in June of 1970, re-dedicated in June of 2000, and again in March of 2012. This park features a “skinned softball field”, named in honor of the Closter Elks and hosts men’s softball games, recreation baseball/softball games and practices, and soccer practices and games. In addition, this park features a small playground and a walking, jogging track, which encircles the entire park. This park has a rest room facility and the combination is Closter’s “zip code”. The bathrooms are closed from November-April, as the water in the parks is turned off until the spring thaw.
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Amendola ParkAmendola Park is located on Willow Road in Closter. It is named in memory of James Amendola, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the defense of our country on July 29, 1969. The Park was dedicated to James’s memory in June of 1970 and re-dedicated on Sunday October 14, 2001. Amendola Park features a playground and a grassy area. It is a quiet park for meditation.
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High Street ParkHigh Street Park is located on High Street and Piermont Road. It features a playground for young children and different work out stations including chin up bars, and push up ramps, for those looking to stay fit or exercise utilizing the different apparatus in this section of the park.
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