Weekly E-Newsletter
Upcoming Summer Events
Tuesday July 27th - Summer Concert – Beatlemania Again - 7:00pm at Pleasant Valley Park Amphitheater. FREE!
 
Friday & Saturday, July 30th & 31st – Plays in the Park – Neil Simon’s “Rumors” - 8:00pm at the Pleasant Valley Park Amphitheater. Contains adult situations and language. FREE!
 
Tuesday, August 3rd - National Night Out – Event begins at 6:30PM at Town Hall, Movie at 8:15PM, Inside Out (PG). Parking at Ridge High School.  Click here for details.

Please bring your own chair/blanket for seating and a flash light.
Liberty Corner Road Closure & Dunham Park Access
 
The Liberty Corner Road Bridge, located approximately a third of a mile west of Somerville Road and one mile east of Douglas Road, will be fully closed to vehicular and pedestrian/bicycle traffic for construction for approximately 5 months. During this time a barricade will be placed at the 4-way stop blocking westbound traffic towards the main entrance to Dunham Park. During this time, park visitors are able to travel past the barricades to enter the Dunham Park parking lots on Liberty Corner Road. This is a Somerset County project, click here for details.
Facilities in Use by the Summer Recreation Program 

The playgrounds for ages 5-12 and basketball courts at Pleasant Valley Park and Southard Park will be reserved for the Bernards Township Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Recreation Program from 8:30am to 12:00pm, Monday – Friday through July 30th. The playground for ages 5–12 and hockey rink at Dunham Park will be reserved for the Bernards Township Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Recreation Program from 8:30am to 12:00pm, Monday - Friday through July 30th. The Rebel Hill Park playground is open dawn to dusk, with no camps on site.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Community Art Show – Artist Participation Survey

We are seeking feedback from artists who may be interested in participating in our 2021 Community Art Show Exhibit. Traditionally the exhibit is held in March, but was postponed. We have the opportunity to reschedule the exhibit to September at the Environmental Education Center. 

Click here to take the survey if you may be interested in exhibiting.
Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Honoring veterans who live or have lived in Bernards Township and have served in conflict. New banner applications for November installation are due August 31st.
Coakley-Russo Memorial Golf Course
The course is open daily to members and their paid guests.
Pleasant Valley Pool
The pool is open daily to members and their paid guests. Prorated memberships will be available for purchase on July 28th and are valid from August 1 – September 6.


Youth Programs
Fall Field Hockey League
One team for girls entering grades 3rd-4th, one team for girls entering grades 5th-6th (team is full), and one team for girls entering grades 7th-8th (fall of 2021).
Fall Tennis
Beginner, intermediate, advanced and squirt lessons are being offered. Registration starts on Monday, August 2nd.
 
Adult Programs
Fall Tennis
Beginner and intermediate lessons are being offered. Registration starts on Monday, August 2nd.
 
Fall Pickleball
Beginner and intermediate lessons are being offered. Registration starts on Monday, August 2nd.
 
Tennis/Pickle/Paddle Court Updates
The Pleasant Valley Park tennis and pickleball courts are open for play and reservations are being accepted. Tennis Court #1 and Pickleball Court #1 are designated for walk on play. Please limit use of a walk-on court to one hour if others are waiting. The
 
The Oak Street courts are currently undergoing repair, resurfacing and lining for tennis and pickleball. Pleasant Valley Park Paddle Tennis Court #4 remains closed, pending repairs.

Click here for court policies and to reserve courts online with your household account.
Community Programs
Senior Meal Program
Qualifying Residents interested/able to participate.

Bernards Township Library Story Walk
Jr. Red Devils Flag Football Club
Boys & Girls Grades 2 - 12. Visit our NEW WEBSITE and register today.
Click here for a Household Information Form. You must be registered with the Recreation Department prior to registering for a program, trip, membership, or Tennis/Pickleball/Paddle court reservation. To create or update a household please follow the instructions detailed on this form.
1 Collyer Lane
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-204-3003
Recreation@bernards.org
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