Borough of 
METUCHEN, NJ

500 Main St.
Metuchen, NJ 08840
732-632-8540



 

 

Recreation & Senior Services
15 Center Street @ The Senior Center
Recreation@metuchen.com

Rick Perrine, Director - Recreation & Senior Services
Wendi Richards, Program Coordinator - Recreation & Senior Services
(732)632-8524/8502

The Borough of Metuchen Recreation Department sponsors activities and events to enhance the quality of life for Metuchen residents of all ages. Whether it is our popular annual events such as our sports camps, parades, classes and clinics or special one-time events, we strive to ensure residents have a wide variety of recreation programs from which to choose in all seasons.  

Registrations and Membership Fees for Recreation Programs/Camps and Municipal Pool are non-refundable 
(unless a program is cancelled by Recreation or the service provider), so please make sure your selections are correct before finalizing your registration.  Payments are via credit/debit card or eCheck with a transaction fee from the processor.

Registration Portal 

Winter/Spring Activities!!! Programming

Easter Egg Hunt update - POSTPONED!!!!

New Date - March 30th, 9am @ Metuchen High School Football Field

  

 

 

Summer Camp
Registration is Underway!!!

 

Now Open via Registration Portal

Arts Council Events

 

Notes about Park Use

  • Tennis Court Lights @ Oakland Park - Light are off from November 15 and remain off until April 15.
  • Lights on Charles and Myrtle Fields are only activated with a permit.  To purchase a permit from the Recreation Department - download a Field Reservation Application Packet and send to Recreation Department at 15 Center Street or email recreation@metuchen.com with all required paperwork.  Allow 15 days for the application to be reviewed, availability determined, and fee assessed.
  • Edgar Field - Closed for Construction through the Winter of 2023.
  • Permit Holders must have permit with them at park as proof of permission to use facility.

Field Application Process:

  1. Fill out Application
  2. Return Application to Recreation Department with additional required documents.
  3. Return Hold Harmless and Attestation from applicant.
  4. Return Hold Harmless for all activity participants.
  5. Return Certificate of Insurance - if required.
  6. Return Non-Profit proof of status - if claiming to be a Non-Profit.
  7. Application will be reviewed by Borough Clerk and Recreation Department, if all information is proper, the facility calendar will be checked.
  8. If facility is available we will calculate rental fee and notify applicant of availability and fee, or will notify applicant if facility is not available and any alternatives.
  9. Applicant has 96 hours to make payment upon being notified by Recreation of approval.  Payments must be made through the online registration system with a credit or debit card, or echeck.  Cash, checks, cashier checks, nor money orders are accepted.

Please CLICK HERE to visit the Recreation & Pool registration website. Registrations and Membership Fees for Recreation Programs/Camps and Municipal Pool are non-refundable (unless a program is cancelled by Recreation or the service provider), so please make sure your selections are correct before finalizing your registration.  Payments are via credit/debit card or eCheck with a transaction fee from the processor.

Please CLICK HERE to download a "Main Street Banner Request" form

Please CLICK HERE to download a Park Playing Field Reservation Application form.

For Plaza use inquiries, please CLICK HERE to email the Borough Clerk.

Metuchen Arts Council -  www.metuchenartscouncil.com

                                          


Save the Dates!!!  Events for 2024.  These are tentative and may change.

  • March 30th - Easter Egg Hunt
  • April 28th - Bowling
  • May 4th - Bike Rodeo
  • May 18th - Fishing Derby
  • May 19th - Mayors' Bike Tour
  • May 27 - Memorial Day Parade
  • August 6th - National Night Out
  • October 10th - Halloween Poster Painting
  • October 26th - Pumpkin Carving & Float
  • December 1st - Winter Parade & Festival
  • December 12th - Santa Calling
  • December 25th - Menorah Lighting

 

Youth Sports
Programs are independent of Recreation Department, Contact program directly.

Metuchen Baseball and Softball - www.metuchenbbsb.com or board@metuchenbbsb.com

Metuchen Soccer Club - www.metuchensoccerclub.com or info@metuchensoccerclub.com

Metuchen Youth Basketball - www.metuchenyouthbasketball.com or Metuchenyouthbasketball@gmail.com

Metuchen Youth Football & Cheer - Website or Metuchenfootballandcheer@gmail.com

Metuchen Grapplers Wrestling Club - Website or metuchengrapplersmom@gmail.com


Following is a sample of programs and activities sponsored by the Department of Recreation.

  • US Sports Year Round Programs
  • Bulldog Summer Sports Camps - Girls Basketball, Soccer, Field Hockey, Track & Field
  • Boy's & Girl's Lacrosse Clinic
  • STEM & Specialty Summer Camps
  • Adult Open Basketball
  • Adult Softball League
  • Sweetheart Dance
  • Bowling Buddies
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Kid's Bike Safety Rodeo
  • Memorial Day & Winter Parades
  • Family Fishing n' Fun
  • Halloween Painting Contest
  • Pumpkin Carving & Float
  • Halloween House Decorating
  • Santa Letter Writing
  • Santa Calling
  • Winter House Decorating
  • Family Ice Skating
  • Field Hockey Clinic and League

 


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