Parks & Facilities

*** IMPORTANT UPDATE ***
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Due to the increase of reported Covid-19 cases in Montville Township, effective Tuesday, November 17th all community courts, playing fields, playgrounds, pavilions and the dog park will be closed until further notice

Walking on our trails at our parks/facility’s walkways is permitted, but all residents must wear a facemask and adhere to all safety protocols/social distancing. The Montville police will be patrolling the parks to assist the parks department in making sure people are complying with these edicts.

Township parks and facilities will be re-opened in the future in accordance with all guidance provided by our local Health Department, the Office of Emergency Management and Administration.  For public safety concerns, we greatly appreciate full cooperation of our residents.  

FACILITIES

Please use one of these forms to reserve any of the public parks or facilities:

          Park Use Permit Application
          Field Use Permit Application

AMPHITHEATER

 located at Montville Community Park, enter from 90/100 Horseneck Road

An area for outdoor education classes, concerts, movies, and a beautiful view overlooking Montville Township.

PAVILION: 

located at the Montville Community Park

The pavilion is an open shelter with picnic tables and is available to township groups for picnics and social gatherings. Around the pavilion area are three lighted bocce courts. The area also contains three lighted horseshoe pits, two barbecue grills and a large playground. Contact the Recreation Department for the procedure in obtaining a group use permit.

ATHLETIC FIELDS

 

MONTVILLE COMMUNITY PARK

 located on Changebridge Road

There are 6 fields at the Community Park. Four are grass and 2 are synthetic turf fields used for soccer and lacrosse.
These fields are lighted.

CAMP DAWSON

located on Jacksonville Road

There are 2 synthetic turf fields which are used for football, soccer and lacrosse. These fields are lighted.

BALLFIELDS

There are four areas in town where residents can play baseball or softball. These fields are located in the following parks:

ETTA KONNER

: located on Walnut and Parkway Drives in Pine Brook (softball field)

MASAR:

located on Boonton Avenue in Montville (lighted softball field)

MICHELLE SULLIVAN FIELD:

 located on Buckingham Circle in Pine Brook (softball field)

MUNICIPAL:

located on River Rd in Montville (3 lighted fields - 2 baseball & 1 softball)

REILLY:

located on Hewlett Road in Towaco (baseball field)

* Many baseball/softball leagues dominate use of ball fields. If private ball field use from a resident is desired, a permit is needed to guarantee field availability.

BASKETBALL COURTS

at the Montville Community Park

Three outdoor lighted courts, one full-size and two half courts, are available for public use.

GARDEN PLOTS

located on the Montville Community Park property

Plots are available for gardening during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. To obtain a plot of land, contact the Recreation Department at: 331-3305. There is a refundable deposit required for use.

PARKS

The parks in Montville Township consist of playing fields and playgrounds. Parks are open for public use daily, closing at dusk, unless lighting is available. Lights must be off no later than 10:30pm.

CAMP DAWSON:

located at 80 Jacksonville Road in Towaco

COMMUNITY PARK:

located at 130 Changebridge Road in Montville (lighted fields) 

ETTA KONNER:

located at 12 Walnut Drive in Pine Brook

JOHN STREET:

located at 10 Maple Avenue in Pine Brook

MANCHESTER:

located at 33A Buckingham Circle in Pine Brook

MASAR

: located on Boonton Avenue in Montville (lighted field) - map direction address is 12 Kingsland Road in Boonton

MUNICIPAL BALLFIELDS:

located at 86 River Road in Montville (lighted fields)

REILLY:

located at 4 Hewlett Road in Towaco

ROLLER/STREET HOCKEY RINK:

located on Boonton Avenue in Montville (lighted field) - map direction address is 12 Kingsland Road in Boonton

Available for all residents to go to play a pick-up game or just shoot and skate around.  You can also reach out to the Recreation Department to find out about program offerings.

TENNIS COURTS

 

located at Montville High School

There are six courts available for public use, when the school is not utilizing the area. These courts are NOT lit, nor do they require any type of permit. As a courtesy gesture play should take place on the hour for an hour.

Directions to Parks