Community Club
In 1923, the property owners of Indian Lake saw the need for an organization to control the use of the lake. A meeting was held in the Denville School, and the Indian Lake Community Club was formed in order to promote and protect the interests of the residents of the community. It is a private association and use of the lake and its facilities require membership in the lake association. An elected board of officers and trustees administrate the lake association.
The Indian lake Community Club was formed under the first president of Indian Lake, Dr. W. Moore Gould. For the years 1923-1924, there were about 130 families in the community club. The dues at that time were $10 per family plus a charge for extra beach tags. During the depression years many men and women were out of work, and the membership dues were paid by working for the club. Today the Indian Lake Community Club is an organization of approximately 500 households.
A large lakeside clubhouse is the focal point of the association. During the summer season Indian Lake’s three beaches are staffed by lifeguards and are centers of activity. Boating, fishing, tennis, basketball, horseshoes, and other sporting activities are available. In addition, Indian Lake is available for water skiing and tubing, two popular activities.
Indian Lake is a member of the Hub Lakes association that includes a group of lakes in Morris County. Hub Lakes provides a multi-sport competition league in which Indian Lake members of all ages can participate. Sports include volleyball, swimming, diving, softball, horseshoes, golf, track and other sports. In recent years the track and dive team have been quite dominant in competition. The association also offers year round structured programs and activities including swimming lessons, aerobics classes, dances, dinners, and other group events. Some fun events include a pig roast, a lip sync contest, a visit from Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny for children, a Bass fishing contest, New Year's Eve party, casino night, clam bake, and Monday Night Football at the full service bar. Many events are sponsored by sub-clubs including a Woman’s Club, Men’s Club, Senior Club, Junior Club and the Aquatic Club. Lake membership also entitles members to rent the clubhouse for private events.
Information about lake activities can be found in the Indian Lake Crier, a monthly newsletter mailed to all the residents in the lake area.
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