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Mayors Wellness Campaign

The Borough of Franklin Lakes is located in a primarily residential area of northwest Bergen County comprised of approximately 11,000 residents. As evidenced by its name, the Borough enjoys the benefit of rolling hills, lakes and streams, parks, recreation facilities and natural open spaces for the passive and active enjoyment of its residents and neighbors. The Borough has active group activities spanning all ages including youth recreation programs, community center activities, organized special events, and an active senior citizen organization.

When community wellness became a priority in 2012, the Borough began to better organize and publicize its wellness programs. By January 2014, the Borough added new programs and initiatives under the coordination of the new position of “Mayors Wellness Coordinator,” as appointed by the Mayor.

Now fully operational, the Mayors Wellness Campaign coordinates programs throughout the year that are designed to promote healthy activities and well-being in the Franklin Lakes community. The goal of this campaign is to increase opportunities for residents of all age groups, from youth to seniors, to participate in physical activity with a long-term goal of improving health.

Mayors Wellness Campaign

Community Events 2025

  • April 12 - (4/13 rain date) 11:30 am PPP Egg Hunt PPP
  • May 3 - Clean Up Day – 3 parks (rain date May 11th)  
  • May 14 – 18 - Franklin Lakes and Lions Club Carnival at Parsons Pond Park, Parsons Pond Commuter Lot
  • May 17 - Franklin Lakes Day at Carnival (vendor booths, music, beer garden)
  • May 18 - Rain date for Franklin Lakes Day
  • May 26 - Memorial Day Ceremony Veterans Plaza
  • June 7 - Baskets 4 Hope 3v3 Basketball Tournament
  • June 14 - (June 7th National Trails Day) - Walk with the Mayor Parsons Pond Park
  • June 12 - Movies in the Park – McBride Field
  • July 17 - Movies in the Park – location to be determined
  • August 14 - Movies in the Park – location to be determined
  • August 23 - Eats N’ Beats at Veterans Plaza (food trucks, music, rides, beer garden) – rain date August 24th
  • September 11 - 9/11 Ceremony Memorial Garden
  • October 26 - Trunk or Treat - Borough Hall (tentative) 
  • November 11 - 11 am Veterans Day Ceremony
  • December 2 - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gazebo at Veterans Plaza
  • December Operation Toy Train
  • December Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Farmers & Artisan Market - Save the Dates

From the Community Director
Saturdays, May 10 through October, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign will be hosting a Farmers & Artisan Market starting this Spring at Veterans Plaza. The market will feature 20+ vendors each week. You can expect fresh produce, artisanal breads and baked goods, meats and dairy, spices and sauces, beverages, prepared foods and snacks, home and beauty, pet goods and treats, health and wellness, arts and activities, interactive and retail, children activities, crafters and food trucks. As we get closer to May, I will send out the vendor list to kickoff the event on May 10. Save-the-date to support our community, local vendors, and small business. A huge thank you to Columbia Bank who is our presenting sponsor. If you or your business would like to sponsor or be involved, email drobinson@franklinlakes.org.

Franklin Lakes named a "2023 Healthy Town"

 The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute announced that seventeen municipalities have been designated as a “2023 Healthy Town,” including Franklin Lakes, as part of its Mayors Wellness Campaign (“MWC”), a program of the Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. These cities and towns go above and beyond to improve health and wellness in their communities through innovative programs in areas such as exercise, healthy eating, and mental health education and awareness....