Sports in Mountain Lakes, NJ

Within walking distance of much of the town is Wilkins Field. The field which used to be natural grass (and was mostly mud during the fall) was turfed over and is now always ready for the next football, soccer and lacrosse game.

For such a small school, Mountain Lakes does very well and is crazy about its sports. Just look at the line of players on the side line at this varsity game, 10-20% of the eligible boys school are on the team (the girl's teams do very well as well). Lacrosse, the other big sport in town, has just as many kids playing. I think that this level of participation is one of the major reasons that the high school does so well and wins so many conference and state championships.

Although football and lacrosse are the most popular, there are lots of opportunities to play in other sports like cross country, soccer, hockey, golf, skiing, and crew.

Is Boonton Now the Art Center for Northern New Jersey?

The Boonton Mainstreet's Art Walk on September 16th was incredible. Living near Boonton, I had noticed that there were a few new galleries that had come to town, but visiting them all during the event was eye opening to just how many galleries there are and just how good the art is.

The street was crowded, galleries and shops were full, and many Lakers were in attendance. I don't think I can recall an event so well attended. And when I say full, I had to leave some of the shops and galleries and return later because they were too crowded to move around  inside!

To give you a better idea of how the Boonton Art Niche has grown, here is a list of the establishments offering art of some sort in town:

Culture Cabin
Papyrus Home Design
Tyndale Collection
Park Jewelers
Electric Lotus Tattoo
Savannah Hope Vintage
Skyclad Gallery
Compron Gallery
s.h.e. Gallery
Speakeasy Gallery
Moody Blooms
Broadfoot & Broadfoot
Growing with the Seasons
B&G Home Interiors
Art Workshop
ARTeffects on Main
POLO M.A. An Interior Design Corp
The Urban Dweller

In addition, restaurants and stores all had art on display. Many of them even stayed open late to handle all of the people.

It is my hope that more Mountain Lakes residents check Boonton out. Boonton has a lot to offer. We are lucky to have this great resource so nearby.