Tag Archives: Cooper River Park
Freeholder Board And Multi-faith Clergy To Host Community Vigil
In light of the horrific acts of carnage that occurred in the Spring Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh today, the Camden County Freeholder Board, working with congregation Nafshenu’s Rabbi Larry Sernovitz, Imam John Starling and Pastor Heyward Wiggins, will be hosting a vigil at the Camden County Boathouse on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The boathouse is located at 7050 North Park Drive in Pennsauken, on the banks of the Cooper River in Cooper River Park, offering a place for those mourning the savage acts of hate that occurred at the Tree of Life congregation.
Freeholder Jeffrey Nash talked about the importance of coming together and unifying as a community.
“As a former board member of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and a current advisory board member of Jewish Family and Children Services I am appalled by this savage crime of hate,” Nash said. “During a recent visit to Poland last month, my wife and I visited the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. At this memorial to the Holocaust I saw the results of anti-Semitic behavior at its worst possible apex. Today’s event provides a stark reminder to that hallowed ground where millions of Jews were murdered and the work we still need to do as a community to ensure it never happens again.”
Volunteers Needed For USRowing Club Nationals At Cooper River Park
Photo credit: Camden County
The Camden County Freeholder Board is proud to host the 2018 USRowing Club Nationals from July 11 to 15 at Cooper River Park. Volunteers are needed each day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“We are looking for Camden County residents, Boathouse members, visitors and rowing enthusiasts to help fill various volunteer positions,” said Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “We also invite you to come out to watch and support a great regatta.”
Volunteers can register at: www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445afaa28aa8-usrowing
The Cooper River’s Olympic-distance, 2,000-meter straightaway is widely known as one of the best rowing venues in the nation, home to numerous world-class regattas and the Cooper River Boathouse. Spanning more than 346-acres through Collingswood, Haddon Township, Pennsauken and Cherry Hill, Cooper River Park has been Camden County’s gathering spot since it was created by the Works Progress Administration in 1936.
Camden County is proud that the Cooper River has emerged as a premier destination for competitive rowing, adding to the diverse family-friendly attractions in our region. Cooper River Park was named a Great Place in New Jersey by the American Planning Association-New Jersey Chapter and continues to be one of the best greenspaces of the Delaware Valley.
Hundreds Expected At Walk MS: Pennsauken On May 6
An estimated 650 people are expected to raise more than $90,000 at Walk MS: Pennsauken on Sunday, May 6 at Cooper River Park, 5300 N. Park Drive.
Walk MS is an opportunity for people to come together with friends, loved ones and co-workers to fundraise, connect and advocate for people affected by MS. Each dollar raised is one step closer to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s goal – a world free of MS. Since its inception in 1988, Walk MS has cumulatively raised more than $1 billion.
Eagles Day At Cooper River Park Ice Rink February 3
The Freeholder Board will host Eagles Day at the Cooper River Park ice rink on Feb. 3.
“Bring the entire family this Saturday and wear your Eagles green to win great gear and prizes,” said Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “This is another reason to visit one of Camden County’s great parks while supporting the hometown team.”
Meet former Eagles player Hollis Thomas and Bex from 96.5 FM from noon to 2 p.m.
LaScala Restaurant Group Coming To Cooper River Park
The Freeholder Board and the LaScala Restaurant Group will open in Cooper River Park by the end of the year. LaScala’s will bring creative pizza, artisan Italian food and world beers, to the space formerly known as the Cooper House, which is currently closed for renovations.
Regattas Return To Cooper River This Spring
One of the county’s largest economic engines is currently finalizing an underwater makeover that will attract some of the largest national rowing events in the country. With the return of competition in 2017 more than 12 regattas have already been scheduled on the Cooper River for the upcoming rowing season. While the remainder of the spoils are transported offsite, and grading and landscaping begin, the dredge is officially out of the water and recreational and competitive rowing can commence.
Cooper River Park Ice Rink To Open On November 25
The Freeholder Board is bringing the Winterfest Ice Skating Rink back to Cooper River Park this year to provide family fun from Nov. 25 to Feb. 14. The celebration kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 25 with carolers and a tree lighting.
First-Ever Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival Held On July 18
North America’s fastest growing athletic competition is coming to Pennsauken this Saturday, July 18, 2015.
The first annual Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival will feature 200 meter races along Cooper River from 9:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. for novice or intermediate community teams, as well as for competitive sport teams seeking Eastern Regional Dragon Boat Association points.
First-Ever Little Heroes Run And Fun Walk Held At Cooper River Park
The first-ever Little Heroes 5K Run and Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken. The event will raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF), an organization dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children and families affected by neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 3,000 children. NF causes tumors, affects vision and hearing, and can lead to other serious health concerns.
