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Bocce, more, to McKinley Park
Westwood Recreation is pleased to announce that thereʼs a whole new ball game coming to town this summer.
Working with Westwood For All Ages, Westwood Recreationʼs Forever Young program will be the recipient of a grant used for new age-friendly recreation additions to McKinley Park.
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The first addition to be unveiled is the new bocce ball court, which was recently completed with assistance from the Westwood Department of Public Works.
Recreation Director Gary Buchheister told Pascack Press on Aug. 4 that in addition to it being age-friendly, the court is wheelchair accessible.”
Bocce is one of the most widely played ball sports in the world. Itʼs one of the oldest yard games, with the modern version originating in Italy The game is played with eight weighted balls aimed at a smaller target ball, or pallino. The object is to earn points by getting closer to the pallino than your opponent does. The sport is similar to British lawn bowling. With easy-to-follow rules, people of all ages and skill levels can play.
Buchheister said residents can bring their own bocce ball sets to the court or register with the Recreation Department via Community Pass to receive a code to borrow equipment, which will be stored on-site. Register at https://register.communitypass.net/w estwood Buchheister said improvements will include new benches and game tables. He said the goal is “to create a dedicated agefriendly recreation area where new ForeverYoung activities and classes can be held allowing for program expansion.” Programs and forms are at westwoodnj.gov/recreation. Registration for fall programs begin Sept. 5 for residents, Sept. 11 for others.
