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FACILITIES
AMPHITHEATER at the Montville Community Park
An area for outdoor education classes, concerts, movies, and a beautiful view overlooking Montville Township.
ATHLETIC FIELDS at the Montville Community Park
There are 6 fields at the Community Park. Four are made of natural turf and are used specifically for soccer, football, lacrosse, rugby, and high school games. Two are made of synthetic turf and are u10 soccer fields. 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)
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.
FIELD HOUSE at the Montville Community Park
This small room is available for private parties of no more than 40 people for a rental fee. Contact the Recreation Director at 973-331-3344 for further information.
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
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.
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.
FUTURE FACILITIES
The overall master plan includes constructing new public tennis courts and the possibility of a skatepark/hockey rink area.
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