Parks & Recreation


Gloucester County Parks and Recreation is responsible for the organization and development of the recreational environment within the County. One of the objectives of the Parks Department is to acquire and develop parkland which will enable the residents of our County to freely exercise their needs and desires for recreation in an atmosphere of open spaces.The other main objective is to schedule recreational programs and activities in order to meet the great need for leisure participation. The Parks and Recreation offices are located at the Shady Lane Complex, 254 County House Road, Clarksboro, NJ 08020.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: 856-251-6710. FAX:  856-251-6749.

 

 

 

   
   
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
Chuck Rose, Director Lorraine Taylor, Park Naturalist
Alan Koch, Sr. Landscape Architect  
Megan Giordano , Museum Curator Joseph Ward, Supervising Park Ranger
Elizabeth Gibbs, Recreation Supervisor Terry Poole, Parks Supervisor
Theresa Dalton, Recreation Supervisor  
 

ADMINISTRATION AND ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Gloucester County Parks and Recreation Advisory Council meets on a monthly basis to advise the Department on policy issues that may arise throughout the year. The meetings are open to the public; call 856-251-6710 prior to meeting for location.  Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m.

Members Meeting Dates - 2010

John Margie, Chairman

Tom Bianco

Bill Carpinelli
Mario Christina

Dave Cornell

Rob Curtis
John Daraklis
Tom Huffnel
Phil Tartaglione

January 19th

February 16th            
March 16th  
April 20th
May 18th
June 15th
July 20th
August 17th 
September 21st

October 19th

December 7th 

 

  
Freeholder Director - Stephen M. Sweeney
Freeholder Liaison - Frank J. DiMarco

The County of Gloucester complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.  In addition, Gloucester County encourages the participation of people with disabilities in its programs and activities and offers special services to all County residents 60 years of age and older.  Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Disability Services at 856-681-6128/New Jersey Relay Service 711 or the EEO office at 856-384-6903.