Recreation
Parks and Fields
Visit our Parks and Fields page here to learn about:
Mountain View Park
Victor Crowell Park
Haverstick Park
Simchock Park/Cook Fields
Charlie Morgan/Runyon Field
Hazelwood Field
Mauger Field
Watchung Field
NJDEP Green Acres Survey
Your input is essential to help us create a park that reflects our community’s values and needs. Please take a few moments to answer the following questions and share your thoughts on how we can improve Victor Cromwell Park.
WINTER & SPRING 2025 ACTIVITIES
2025 Summer Playground
WHO: Children currently in grades K-5
WHEN: Monday - Friday, 9AM-Noon, June 30th-August 8th
WHERE: Mountain View Park*
ENTIRE SUMMER FEE: $325 per child
OR
WEEKLY FEE: $80 per week per child
Deadline to register: May 31, 2025
Program is open to Middlesex Residents only.
Line Dancing Class
FRIDAYS, APRIL 4-MAY 30
NO CLASS ON APRIL 18TH
7:30PM - 8:30PM
MIDDLESEX RECREATION CENTER
$80 FOR THE SESSION
$15 FOR DROP-INS
Make it stand out
8 WEEK SESSION
TUESDAYS 7:00-8:00PM
MARCH 25 - MAY 20, 2025
MIDDLESEX RECREATION CENTER
8-Week Session Cost: $80 Drop-in Cost: $15 per class
All Levels Welcome, Please bring water & yoga blocks
Yoga mats available for use
Bunny Hop
March 29, 2025
10am - Noon
The Middlesex Recreation Center
Photo ops, Games, Crafts, Petting Zoo, Egg Hunt
Adult Basketball
Wednesdays From January 22 - March 5, 2025
Von E. Mauger Gorman Gym
8-9PM
$50 Registration fee
Line Dancing Class
Fridays January 10-February 28, 2025
Middlesex Recreation Center
7-8PM
$80 for session
$15 for drop-ins
Valentine’s Day Craft
February 6, 2025
3:30 - 5 PM
Middlesex Recreation Center
For Children (grades K-8) to make, one to take home and one to give to a local senior citizen.
Baseball & Softball Registration
Tee-Ball - Ages 4-5 $60 fee
Coach Pitch - Ages 6-8 $60 fee
Softball Rookies - Girls Grades 1-3 $65 fee
Softball Minors - Girls Grades 4-5 $65 fee
Softball Majors - Girls Grades 6-8 $75 fee
Baseball - Boys Grades 4-5 $65 fee
Baseball - Boys Grades 6-8 $65 fee
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 3, 2025
Yoga with Joy Provenzano
8 week session: $80, Drop-in cost: $15 per class
Tuesdays 7-8pm
January 14-March 4, 2025
Middlesex Recreation Center
Archived - Fall & Winter 2024 Activities
Winter Session: Toddler Playgroup
Monday Evening: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
December 12/9/24 - February 2/24/25
*no session on 12/23, 12/30, 1/20, 2/17
Tuesday Morning: 9:00AM - 10:30AM + 11:00AM - 12:30PM
December 12/10/24 - February 2/25/25
*no session on 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18
Winter Wonderland Festival
Tree Lighting • Fun & Festive Activities • Photo-Ops•Bonfire
Saturday, December 7th, 2-7pm
Mountain View Park
FREE Admission
Basketball for Boys and Girls in Grades 3-8
Registration Fee - $80
Deadline to register Friday November 1, 2024
Teams will play intertown, competitive games with recreation departments from surrounding towns. Local travel is required.
Basketball for Kindergarten, First and Second Grade
Kindergarten - $50 Registration fee
1st & 2nd Grades - $60 Registration fee
Deadline to register Monday, Nov 4, 2024
Spooky Stroll through the Rec Center Haunted House
October 16 & 17, 6-8pm
Photo ops, sweet treats, pumpkin decorating contest
Wrestling Grades K-6
Program runs from mid-November-Februrary
Weekdey Evening Practices, Specific days TBD in MHS Wrestling Room
Registration Fee: $150 w/Singlet, $100 w/o Singlet
Deadline to register is Nov 4, 2024
Buddy Ball
Buddy Ball is designed for athletes with special needs & IEP’s to play a game/sport with the assistance a peer aged “Buddy.” Coaches will oversee the teams and provide guidance to the activity. Equipment will be provided. This program is designed for all to have fun in a stress-free environment.
Wednesday evenings
Activities:
Kickball, Basketball, Cheer and Yard Sports
Fall Toddler Playgroup
Playgroup promotes play, imagination, sharing and fun for children ages 1-5 or has walking/cruising ability! Three seasonal sessions are offered (Fall, Winter, Spring). Sessions are 8 weeks long.
Monday Evening 6–7:30 pm
Sept 30 - Dec 2, 2024
(no session on 10/14 or 11/11)
Tuesday Mornings 9–10:30 am
Oct 1 - Dec 3, 2024
(no sessions on 10/15 or 11/5)
Middlesex Recreation Center
Fees: $100 for Borough Residents
$120 for Non-Residents
Recent News: Rec Department
The Middlesex Recreation Department
Our department is committed to providing a safe environment for the residents while focusing on participation and fun. We offer many activities for toddlers, youth and adults, including leisure programs that are safe, stimulating, and fun! Special events and services are also provided through the department. You can register for these programs through our online portal below.
SERVICES WE OFFER:
Adult Programs - The Recreation Department offers programs to adults who are 18 years of age and over, post high school and a borough resident.
Youth Programs - The Recreation Department offers many programs to the youth of our town. Participants must meet age and/or grade requirements and have at least one parent who resides within the Borough.
Toddler Programs - The Recreation Department offers programs for toddlers and pre-school age children who are at least one year of age and walking.
Special Events - The Recreation Department sponsors several special events throughout the year. These events help in bringing our community together!
Discount Tickets/Services - The Recreation Department offers various services such as discount tickets for amusement parks and movie theatres.
RECREATION PROGRAMS & FORMS
Contact
Melissa DeMarino, Director of Recreation/Senior & Disabled Services
Phone: 732-356-7400 x276
Email: mdemarino@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Marie Filik, Recreation Program Coordinator
Phone: 732-356-7400 x258
Email: mfilik@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Christine DiNizo, Recreation Clerk
Phone: 732-356-7400 Ext. 259
General Recreation Inquiries
Phone: 732-356-7400 x-277
Email: recreation@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Follow the Rec Department on:
Facebook: facebook.com/MiddlesexRecreation
Instagram: @middlesexrecreation