Ongoing Programs

 


 

2026 Hillsdale Recreation Department

If you have specific questions, please contact:

Recreation Director: Dan Conte
Dconte@hillsdalenj.org
201-497-1561  
 
Recreation Assistant: Jill Cohn
Jcohn@hillsdalenj.org
201-497-1542  
 

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HILLSDALE RECREATION'S SUMMER PROGRAM BROCHURE RELEASED

Please Click HERE To View The 2026 Summer Programs

We Will Release Programs 4 Time A Year!

February 17, May 15. August 15, November 19

Be Sure To Check You Calendar So You Don't Miss Out On Our Programming!

 


 Seniors 

The Seniors Department offers a variety of Senior Activities and Luncheons
  Check the Senior Corner tab to view our schedule.
 For more information contact Patty Hughes, Seniors Director 201-497-1560
 
 The Boroughs of Woodcliff Lake and Hillsdale are sharing a brand new van for the Seniors of both towns.
Van runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9AM-2PM.
Call Diane O'Brien (Woodcliff Lake office) at 
201-391-4977 X 200. CALL 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.
  

 


Check out the new 2026 Spring Program Guide

Many classes will be moved to our beautiful new Community Center (update included)!

CLICK HERE

New classes have been added. 

There is something for everyone!

Registration opens Wednesday, February 17th

Highlights include:

Hillsdale Summer Full Day Camp Pre-Registration Info

Youth Tennis & Golf

Adult Pickleball

*New* Little Doctors School for kids

*New* Yoga for Adults 18+

Youth Minds in Motion AI Smartcore for Robots

Youth St. Patrick's Day Baking Class with The Crafty Kitchen

Youth Spring themed Cookie Decorating Class with Sweet Confections

Youth Spring Art Classes with Abrakadoodle Classes

Community Chess Clinic for Adults (*New*) or Youth

Girls & Women's Volleyball

Men's & Women's Basketball

Youth Track & Field

Special Needs Youth & Adult Track

Seniors Activities

Rutgers Safety Clinic for Youth Coaches

Important Updates, Town Events and Volunteer & Paid Opportunities



Annual Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4th

Beechwood Park, 150 Hillsdale Avenue

Arrival Time: 9:00am sharp

Bring your own basket!

Bubble Show after hunt at the bandshell!

Please click here for more details and to see map
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New class!

Yoga for Adults

4 week session Thursdays, 4/9 - 4/29

6:00-7:00pm

New location: Hillsdale Community Center

Registration by 4/7/26. Open to in and out of town residents.

Join us at our new, beautiful facility!

Learn the positions of Yoga while yo develop more flexibility and better mobility.

Stretch your muscles as you get ready for Spring in a fun environment that is both relaxing and energizing.

Bring a friend or make new ones. This is a Co-ed program.

See flyer for details and how to register!



Kids AI Smart Core for Robots Classes

with Minds in Motion

Make and bring home your own robot with 4 modular smart vehicles!

This 6 week session runs Wednesday, 4/8-5/13.

Location: Hillsdale Community Center

Open to in and out of town residents.

Click on flyer here for more details.


Spring Art for Kids with Abrakadoodle

Create all kinds of projects using different mediums.

This 6 week session starts on Tuesday, April 14th.

Location: Hillsdale Community Center

Time: 4:15-5:15pm

Open to in and out of town residents.

Click here for how to register & more info


Cookie Decorating with Sweet Confections for Kids - cancelled due to low enrollment

As the weather starts to warm, we will be offering a Spring Theme class where kids will learn how to decorate their own prof

Date: Wednesday, April 15th

Time: 4:00-5:00pm

(We will open a 2nd class from 5:00-6:00 if needed)

Ages: 6-12 years old

Location: Hillsdale Community Center

Registration closes 2/10/26

Click here for flyer with more details!



Girls and Women's Volleyball program running this Spring.
Girls 4th-5th grade registration closed.
6th-8th grade closed due to low enrollment.
Click here for more information.








 Women's Recreation 18+ Basketball registration is open!

Pickup style; come to as many as you can!

Registration now open on Community Pass

Location: Bethany Community Church, 605 Pascack Road

Date: Wednesdays, April 8-May 27th

Time: 7:00-9:00pm

Must be paid in full prior to playing.

Click here for more information.


The Hillsdale Recreation Commission is looking for

one additional Hillsdale resident student from Pascack Valley High School

to become the new High School Representatives for the Commission.

These volunteer positions will start January 2025.

Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm.

Come learn what we do to shape the programming, events, parks and fields. 

Share the information with the students of PV. 

If interested, please reach out to:

dconte@hillsdalenj.org or jcohn@hillsdalenj.org

to receive an application.


 Pascack Valley Navigators is looking for 

student mentors who love track

and want to work with our special needs children.

Help them with modified drills and skills

in our Spring Track program led by Adult Coaches.

Session runs at PV High School on Sunday's

Program starts April 12th

Time: 1:00-2:30pm.

Come to as many sessions as you can.

For more information, please reach out to:

pascackvalleynavigators@gmail.com


Community Chess Club Spring Clinic registration is open!

Location: Hillsdale Community Center, Patterson Street

4 Classes will be offered:

Beginner: Kids 5 - 8 at 4:00pm

Beginner: Kids 9 - 14 at 4:00pm

Intermediate: Kids 8 - 12 at 5:00pm

Adults 18-99 at 1:00pm

Run by New Jersey Sports Academy LLC

Check out the flyer for more information! 


  MEN'S 18+ BASKETBALL SPRING SESSION REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Must be registered and paid in full in order to play!)

This is a pickup style; come to as many as you can!

4 x 4 half court or 5 x 5 full court

Monday's: 

Wednesday's:

Time: 7:00-9:00PM

Pascack Valley High School Old Gym, Hillsdale

Click for details & registration information 


TGA Athletics in conjunction with Hillsdale Recreation 

is back in the Spring!

Youth Golf Clinic (Meadowbrook School Field) 

Youth Tennis (Meadowbrook School blacktop) 

Both programs have 2 Sessions (K-3rd grade and 4th-8th grade)

Adult Pickleball (George White basketball courts) 

Two session times: 4:00pm and 5:00pm

 Click here to see flyer for more details. 


   Some of our town activities are run independently and the link can be found below or on the Independent Sports Associations tab. 

Please contact the associations directly for more information.

Requirements to Coach in Hillsdale

Fingerprinting is required by Borough Ordinance as well as

taking the Rutgers Safety Clinic class and getting the Concussion certification.

*Contact your Independent Sports Association for details.*

You must sign up on Community Pass as a Hillsdale Coach

http://register.communitypass.net/hillsdale 

Field Status and Policies

Sports Field Request Form

Beechwood Park Request Form

Special Event Application Permit

  

INTERESTED IN BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, SOCCER, LACROSSE

OR OTHER INDEPENDENT SPORTS PROGRAMS,

CHECK OUT THE SECTION FOR INDEPENDENT SPORTS!