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NorthLake Park is where community, recreation, and the great outdoors come together. The NorthLake Family Recreation Center was established in 1997.

From youth sports to family events, we provide a welcoming space for all ages to play, connect, and thrive—right here in the heart of Westfield. We are a small non-profit organization that has built and maintains a 16-acre complex in the Village of Westfield dedicated to providing recreational facilities to the citizens of Northern Chautauqua County. We function on an entirely volunteer basis. Boa

rd of Directors: Adam Bratton, Matt Eggleston, Cathy Gatto, Amy Swanson, Deanne Manzella, Jenny Montalbano, and Nate Myers. Advisor: Andrew Webster

Founders: Jim Alexander, Thayne Bodenmiller, Jon Cooke (d. 2011), William Culligan, Albert Sam, Al VeStrand

04/25/2026

🌧️⚽ SURGE U12: BUILT FOR THIS ⚽🌧️

42 degrees. Steady rain. Tough opponent.

And still… Northlake Surge showed up.

A relentless push on offense, huge saves in net, and a full team effort from start to finish led to a 3-0 shutout win 💪🔥

You could hear it all game… players calling for each other, communicating, trusting the drop passes, working as one.

The weather tried to level the playing field…
but heart made the difference.

This is Surge soccer. ⚡🖤🧡

This is why this park matters… a place for kids to grow, compete, and become something bigger than themselves.

04/15/2026

We’re at an important moment for NorthLake Family Recreation Center 🤍

For nearly 30 years, this park has been built, maintained, and grown by volunteers who care deeply about this community, our kids, and the opportunities this space provides. 🫶

As with many volunteer organizations, seasons shift—and right now, we are looking to welcome new board members who want to be part of what comes next.

If you’ve ever watched a game here, brought your child to play, or thought “this place matters”… this is your opportunity to step in and help shape its future. ⚾️ ⚽️ 🏀

We’re looking for individuals with a variety of strengths… organization, fundraising, communication, maintenance, community outreach… or simply a willingness to show up and be part of a team that cares.

This doesn’t fall on one person… it works when a group of people each bring what they can.

If you’re interested (or even just curious), please reach out. We’d love to talk.

And if you’re not in a position to join, sharing this post helps more than you know. 🙏

Let’s keep this space going… for the kids who are here now and the ones still coming.

02/06/2026

Winter has a way of slowing everything down — and this one has really leaned into that. 🥶

NorthLake has been quiet these past few months. Cold days, frozen fields, and a whole lot of waiting for the thaw.

But even when the park is resting, there’s still a lot of thinking, planning, and dreaming happening behind the scenes. 💭

As we start to look toward spring (even if it feels far away right now), we’d love to hear from the community:

👉 What do you hope to see at NorthLake this year?
👉 What matters most to you when it comes to the park — fields, programs, events, improvements?

Outdoor soccer, practices, and busy evenings will be here before we know it.

For now, we’re grateful for the pause — and excited for what’s ahead.

Thanks for being part of this place with us. 🤍

11/15/2025

🍁 As we move through November, we’re leaning fully into the spirit of Thanksgiving — gratitude, community, and togetherness.

This month, we want to shine a light on the volunteers who keep NorthLake going.

From mowing the fields…
to trimming, cleaning, repairing, and showing up whenever something needs doing…
this park runs because people give their time and energy all for the love of kids and this community..

A special thank-you to Andrew Webster, Matt Gambino, Dana Watkins Gambino, Thane Bodenmiller, Venn Blakely, and Tom Manzella —
and to the many others whose names aren’t listed here but whose efforts never go unnoticed. 🙏

NorthLake thrives because of you.

💬 Share a comment of appreciation, tag these volunteers or others, and share a photo of your favorite volunteer moment at the park. 📸

11/14/2025

In Week 5 of the high school football season, Chautauqua Lake-Westfield-Brocton suffered a 45-0 defeat at the hands of Southwestern-Frewsburg. Six weeks later, the two teams m

11/10/2025

🍂 November is here — and with it, our season of gratitude begins. 🍁

It’s the month of thankfulness, giving, and reflection — and we have so much to be grateful for.

From the volunteers who stepped up to mow the fields all summer…
to the families who filled those same fields with laughter, teamwork, and memories this fall…
to the incredible response to our back-to-school supply drive that helped so many local students start the year strong —
NorthLake is a community effort through and through.

We’re thankful for every helping hand, every smiling face, and every small moment that keeps this park thriving.

💬 Drop a comment and tell us what you love most about NorthLake —
📸 Bonus points if you share a photo from 2025!

09/24/2025

📣⚽ Now that we’ve got you excited… let’s take a look 👀 at Saturday’s Kevin White Day schedule!

If you live anywhere from Westfield to Bemus Point, or head northeast towards Silver Creek… and you’ve got a young athlete who plays soccer… ⚽️ chances are you’ll be spending your Saturday right here with us.

We’ve got a full day lined up:
✅ Westfield Varsity, Modified, and Alumni games
✅ Westfield Recreation Department Pre-K through 6th grade matches
✅ Northlake Surge Soccer Club vs. Olean & Bemus
✅ A special 10:45 AM ceremony honoring Kevin White, with Surge players standing alongside the Varsity team for the national anthem

🎟 Concessions will be open from 9:00–1:00, and a kettle korn food truck will be on site!

👉 Check out the full game schedule below and get ready for a packed day of soccer, community, and celebration. We’ll see you at the park!

09/23/2025

🌟 This Saturday at NorthLake! 🌟

It’s going to be a special and very busy day at the park as we come together to honor the life and service of Sgt. Kevin W. White. 💙🇺🇸

⚽️ Games begin at 9:00 AM and will run throughout the day, featuring a full lineup of youth and varsity soccer matchups, including our local Westfield teams, both boys & girls, and the Northlake Surge Soccer Club

🍿 The concession stand will be open 9:00–1:00, operated by our friends at Surge, and Franklin’s famous Kettle Corn truck will also be on site!

🐾 A friendly reminder: NorthLake is a dog-free park. With so many players, families, and guests expected, it’s more important than ever that we respect this rule for everyone’s safety and comfort.

Come join us as we celebrate community, competition, and the memory of a true local hero. 💛🖤

09/21/2025

A couple of weeks ago, we had the privilege of welcoming County Executive PJ Wendel, NYS Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, and NYS Senator George Borrello to NorthLake Family Recreation Center. ☀️

They toured the park, walked the fields, and took time to hear our vision for the future. Most importantly, they shared their support in helping us move closer to making those dreams a reality. 💚

From youth soccer and recreation programs to ideas like walking trails, sand volleyball courts, and improved facilities, their visit was an important step forward in shaping the future of this space for our community. 💫

We are grateful for their time, encouragement, and commitment to seeing NorthLake thrive!

09/04/2025

⏰ The countdown is ON… our Meat Raffle Fundraiser is TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎉🍖

🎟️ Still need your tickets?
Grab your $10 presale tickets TONIGHT at:
• Westfield American Legion
• The Tap Room

($15 at the door tomorrow, so don’t wait!)

🔥 Reminder: your admission ticket ALSO gets you entered into the Grand Prize drawing for a Cooler Full of Booze! 🥂🍺

Tables of 10 are just $90 — the best way to guarantee seats with your crew 🙌

Let’s pack the Legion tomorrow and show up big for NorthLake Family Recreation Center 💚

08/30/2025

🍖 PRESALE TICKETS ARE OUT! 🍖

Want tickets to the Meat Raffle but don’t do the online thing?
You can grab $10 presale tickets at:
• Westfield American Legion (Post 327)
• The Tap Room

🎁 Reminder: your admission ticket is ALSO your entry for the Grand Prize — a Cooler full of Booze!

Tables of 10 are available too ($90)

📅 Friday, Sept 5 • Doors 6:00 • First Spin 7:00
All proceeds support NorthLake Family Recreation Center

Tag your crew + go snag those presales today! 🙌

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38 Nichols Avenue
Westfield, NY
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