Princeton Podcast

In episode 75 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda is joined by Evan Moorhead, the Executive Director of the Princeton Recreation Department.

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As the department navigates its busiest summer season, Evan reflects on over 60 years of Princeton Recreation history, and what it means to be only the fourth director to steer the operation since its founding in 1964.

Evan and Mark explore the evolution of the iconic Community Park Pool complex, from its original 1967 opening to the modernized “CP Pool 2.0,” highlighting how intentional design preserves its natural “pool within a park” feel.

From flagships like the Youth Day Camp and the undefeated CP Blue Fish Swim Team, to an inspiring expansion of adaptive sports and a rapid community pivot toward pickleball, this conversation showcases how the department creatively serves residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Evan also breaks down the unique, self-sustaining fiscal model that funds these extensive operations without relying on local tax dollars, and shares his own full-circle journey from a 1990 high school tennis court attendant to his executive leadership.

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