Effective April 1, 2023 the Village of Ridgewood, Graydon Pool/Tennis & Pickleball Memberships/Skatepark, and Village of Ridgewood Summer Day Camp Registrations will be subject to a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions. Convenience fees are to be paid to the service provider by the Village of Ridgewood.
Additional program descriptions can be found on Community Pass when registering. Community Pass receipts will show class schedule, location, and any supplies needed. If a class fills, a waitlist is enacted. If you are on a waitlist, you are not charged for the program. Waitlisted participants are not guaranteed a place in the program. If a space becomes open, the next person on the waitlist will be notified via email with a message to log in to Community Pass to make the final payment.
The LEAP program started with the assistance of the "Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities" grant in an effort to adapt the programs offered by the Recreation Department to fit the needs of all individuals. Each month spotlights a new topic and introduces participants to a skill or knowledge they may not have tried or had access to. Past classes have focused on art, music, pickleball, skateboarding, cooking, Community Service, gardening, swim instruction, and junior lifeguarding.
Applications will be accepted throughout the year. The deadline to work for summer 2024 is April 1, 2024.
The Parks and Recreation Department welcomes the opportunity to hire and train young adults and adults for seasonal employment during the spring and summer months in various positions.
Applicants should be at least 16 years of age. Returning staff are given first consideration and new applicants will be called as positions are available (beginning mid-February). All will be considered for experience and certifications.
Positionsfor Graydon Pool include Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Security Attendants, Badge Sale Attendants, and Maintenance. Concession Attendant applications will be shared with the awarded Water's Edge Cafe vendor.
Application Process- Click on the link below for Lifeguard or Summer Employment. A fillable document will load. Applicant should fill out all required lines, any application left incomplete will not be accepted. Once completed, save the document and email to recreation@ridgewoodnj.net or to the attention of Katie frey at kfrey@ridgewoodnj.net. If you cannot submit electronically, the document can be printed and completed in ink only. Once complete it can be mailed to the attention of Katie Frey at 259 N. Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Returning employees should submit applications by February 15, 2024 all new appplicants must submit prior to March 15, 2024.
The application document consists of the application for the position, a background investigation waiver, federal W-4, New Jersey W-4, Federal I-9, and direct deposit forms. These are all mandatory in order to begin employment and must be submitted each year. The federal I-9 also requires supporting documentation (a photo id and social security card) that must be submitted at the same time as the application.
Registration for all programs can be completed on Community Pass . Registration closes 1 week prior to the class program start date. All programs carry a $15 non resident fee. The Parks & Recreation Department policy does not allow refunds for any program once it has begun. Those who withdraw from a program between registration and 7 business days prior will receive a refund minus a 15% administrative fee. Those who withdraw less then 7 business days before the program will receieve a refund minus a 20% administrative fee. The department is not permitted to prorate, however if a participant is forced to leave a program due to injury or illness, a prorated amount will be refunded once a medical note is received.
Registration can be done on Community Pass http://www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass. New members must create an account. The account should be created for the head of the household and then additional family members should be added. Birthdates must be listed for each additional family member to show eligibility for programs. Please make sure that accounts are up to date with correct emergency contacts (someone outside the household), phone numbers, medical conditions/food allergies, and that emails are correct and receiving our email blast for the most up to date information.
Once accounts are made, programs can be found in the Village Parks & Recreation line. Click the orange Register Now button to be taken to the program catalog.
Once you've hit Register Now, you will be taken to our catalog of programs. You can search by clicking family memebrs and it will show the eligibility for each person or click Show Sessions to see the classes offered for each program. Class sessions will show you the dates, times, locations and availability. Please make sure to click any red exclamation points because they show information about the class (descriptions, materials & supplies, etc). If a program is available, add to your cart and continue browsing. If a program is full, click add to waitlist, (those on the waitlist do not pay for programs until they are released from the list). Once your cart is full, you can hit the checkout tab. Here you will be asked to fill out program registrations forms and finally submit payment. If you have any difficulties, the staff at the Stable will be happy to assist you (201) 670-5560.
Artists who wish to have their artwork displayed at the Stable Art Gallery, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood may reach out for consideration. Exhibits change monthly and include mixed media, photography, oils and acrylics, watercolors, drawings, textiles, and more.
The cost to exhibit is $50 (resident), $75 (non-resident). Art receptions are available for those who wish to invite family and friends to celebrate - the cost is $200 for a two-hour window. Artists are required to sign a release waiver, and are asked to provide a title, a statement for the media, a personal artist biography, and the number of pieces planned for the exhibit. Details of each display are covered in local news media, the Village website and seasonal departmental newsletters.
Kindly submit your interest, including examples, by email to Office Assistant: Mary Hefferan mhefferan@ridgewoodnj.net.
If you have any trouble with accessing information contained within this website, please contact the MIS Department - 201-670-5500 x2222 or by email mis@ridgewoodnj.net.
