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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

SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Yoga

SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Yoga 

G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve

Sundays: Starting July 12th, 9:30 AM 

Find Your Balance This Summer – SUP Yoga Begins July 12!

Start your Sunday mornings surrounded by nature with SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Yoga at the beautiful G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve!

The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign is excited to welcome back Yogini Keri (Keri Elkin), Certified Yoga Instructor, for another season of Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga. SUP Yoga combines Hatha and Vinyasa yoga on a paddleboard, offering a fun and unique way to improve your balance, strength, flexibility, core stability, and endurance while enjoying the peaceful beauty of the Preserve. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, SUP Yoga is a wonderful way to relax, recharge, and enjoy one of Franklin Lakes' greatest natural treasures.

We hope you'll join us on the water this summer!

Class Dates Sunday 9:30 AM

July 12, 19, 26

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Pricing

  • $55 – Pre-paid & Pre-Registered (Includes paddleboard, anchor, guided class, life vests, and 15 minutes of free paddle time.)
  • $60 – Day of Class (Space permitting.)
  • $40 – Bring Your Own Paddleboard & Anchor

SUP YOGA REGISTRATION – Mandatory. Participants who have not pre-registered and paid in full are not guaranteed a paddleboard as boards are limited.

Please make checks payable to Borough of Franklin Lakes (1 Vichiconti Way, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417) and write SUP Yoga (Class Date) in the memo.

Participants must complete the Ramsey Outdoor Waiver on the day of class before getting on the water. Please click here for waiver RAMSEY OUTDOOR WAIVER

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....