Borough of Woodland Park

🎄🎁 Spread Some Holiday Cheer – Woodland Park Holiday Gift Card Drive! 🎁🎄

The holiday season is a time for giving, and the Borough of Woodland Park is asking our wonderful community to help make the holidays a little brighter for those in need! ❤️💚

This year, we're collecting GIFT CARDS in any denomination in lieu of traditional toy donations. Your generosity will help support less fortunate individuals and families in Woodland Park, as well as local nonprofit organizations.

🎁 How Can You Help?

Simply donate a gift card in ANY amount from your favorite local or national retailer!

🛍️ Suggested gift cards include:
🛒 ShopRite, ALDI, Walmart & Target
🎁 Kohl's, Five Below & Amazon
💳 Walgreens and other local retailers

📍 GIFT CARD DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

🏛️ Woodland Park Municipal Building
2nd Floor Recreation Office – Rooms 201 & 202
5 Brophy Lane, Woodland Park

📚 Alfred H. Baumann Free Public Library
7 Brophy Lane, Woodland Park

🎬🍿 HOLIDAY MOVIE EVENT!

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 AMC Theatre Wayne 14
67 Willowbrook Drive, Wayne, NJ

❤️ Every Gift Makes a Difference!

Whether it's $5, $10, $25, or more, every contribution helps bring joy, comfort, and holiday cheer to someone in our community.

✨ Let's come together and show what makes Woodland Park such a special place to live — neighbors helping neighbors! 

🏀💙💛 A Special Dedication Honoring a True Woodland Park Legend – Lou Taylor! 💛💙🏀

The Borough of Woodland Park proudly invites residents, families, and friends to join us for a very special evening as we officially dedicate the Memorial Middle School Gymnasium in honor of Lou Taylor! 🐾

For many years, Lou has been a cornerstone of our community, dedicating countless hours to the Boys & Girls Club, recreation programs, coaching, volunteering, and mentoring generations of Woodland Park's children.

His kindness, generosity, unwavering commitment, and infectious smile have touched countless lives and left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire our community for years to come. ❤️

📅 Friday, December 18, 2026
📍 Memorial Middle School Gymnasium
15 Memorial Drive, Woodland Park

🏀 6:30 PM – Basketball Fun & Competitions!
Join us for an exciting evening of basketball activities as we celebrate Lou's lifelong passion for youth sports and recreation!

🎉 7:30 PM – Official Gymnasium Dedication Ceremony
Help us recognize Lou's extraordinary contributions to Woodland Park as we officially dedicate the gymnasium in his honor.

🍪 Following the Ceremony:
Everyone is invited to the Boys & Girls Club for refreshments and an opportunity to celebrate together!

🙌 All are welcome! Whether you played for Lou, coached alongside him, volunteered with him, or simply know him as a friend and neighbor, we hope you'll join us for this memorable occasion.

🏀🐾 Thank you, Lou, for everything you've done for our community!

🏀🐾 Woodland Park Recreation Basketball is Back! 🐾🏀

Get ready to hit the court! Registration is now open for the Woodland Park Recreation Basketball season. Our program is focused on building skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and community—all while having fun!

🏀 Divisions Available:
👧 Girls: Grades 3–4, 5–6 & 7–8
👦 Boys: Grades 3–4, 5–6 & 7–8

📅 Season Timeline:
⭐ Evaluations will be held in November
⭐ Teams will be set by Thanksgiving
⭐ Practices begin in December with preseason clinics
⭐ Games begin the first week of January

💲 Registration Fee: $160 per player

💻 Register through CommunityPass

Whether your player is returning to the court or picking up a basketball for the first time, we’re looking forward to another great season of Woodland Park Panthers Basketball! 💙💛

📧 Questions? Email recreation@wpnj.us or call 973-345-8100.

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