Over the last two decades, Connolly Park has evolved into a popular gathering place for the Voorhees Community.
Located along Centennial Boulevard, this 49-acre oasis,acquired by the Township in 2001, includes a half-mile lit walking and jogging track with one workout station with a circuit of eight pieces of workout equipment.
There are two picnic pavilions and one gazebo. All three have six covered picnic tables. One picnic pavilion is next to the playground and one is next to the cricket pitch. The covered gazebo is next to the great lawn and dog park.
We added four new park benches inside the dog park in 2022. There are also picnic tables in the dog park.
There are two playgrounds with swings at Connolly, one of which was a community build.
The workout station, and the two picnic pavilions were purchased with the help of the Camden County Recreation Facilities Grant.
A community playground was installed in 2010 and new picnic tables have been added to the park. A couple of years ago, the open-air picnic pavilion on the upper level adjacent to the community playground was enlarged, providing protection from the sun and rain. The pavilion nearest to the Cricket Pitch was rebuilt in 2022 thanks to a county grant.
Connolly Park is also the venue for our annual Summer Concert Series.
Connolly Park offers two enclosed dog runs, one for large dogs and one for small dogs, with nearby water fountains and pet waste bag dispensers. The park is open every day from dawn until dusk.
To ensure the safety of our residents enjoying Connolly Park and throughout our community, Township Ordinance 92.21 mandates that no dog or cat shall run at large. Dogs must be on a leash and controlled while walking to and from the dog park. Ordinance 92.22 requires that the dog’s owner must be able to control the animal when on a leash.
Dogs are not permitted to run free anywhere in the township except when in the gated dog parks and only when accompanied by their owner. If dogs or cats are seen roaming unattended, call the police non-emergency number at (856) 428-5400. If the animal appears dangerous or poses a threat, call 911.
All dogs and cats residing in Voorhees must be licensed. For information about such licenses, contact the Township Clerk at (856) 429-7757 or visit our web page at voorheesnj.com.
To report maintenance issues at Connolly Park or any of our parks, call (856) 428-5499 or email parks@voorheesnj.com.
Enjoy Connolly Park and everything it has to offer!
** Voorhees Township is sponsoring a First Responder CareerFair on July 31 from 1pm-9pm. Meet Firefighters and EMT’s, learn about hiring and the application process, get a tour of the facility and hear from industry experts. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, call (856)783-6630 or email helpdesk@vtfd66.org
** The third show in our 2024 Summer Concert Series will be on Thursday, Aug. 15, featuring The Beat Tells – Beatles Tribute Band. The show starts at 7:30pm. The event will be even more enjoyable with Dooney’s Pub’s Beer Garden and a variety of food trucks that will open at 6:30pm. For more information, visit voorheesnj.com, the Voorhees Township Facebook page or call the Show Hot Line 856-882-SHOW.
** AWA continues to offer free half hour “Barking Lot Sips & Brews” classes for kids. The next session is on Aug. 20 at 6pm and 7pm. For more information, visit awanj.org or call Meggin Olivo (856)424-2288 x113
** The Camden County Board of Elections needs poll workers for the upcoming elections. This year the Board of Elections is hiring employees 16 and over.
$300 for the day from 5am – 9pm
Tuesday, June 4 (Primary Election)
Tuesday, Nov. 5 (General Election)
For more information, call (856) 401-8683
** Voorhees Township is once again partnering with Morey’s Piers to offer discounted tickets for their amusement piers located on the Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ. Tickets may be obtained in person from the office of the Voorhees Township Clerk (856) 429-7757 and are payable by cash only. Tickets are available to residents and non-residents.
