Weekly E-Newsletter
Mayor's Fall Festival & Halloween Costume Swap
Saturday, October 2nd from 2PM – 5PM
Municipal Complex/Astor Fields
Parking is at Ridge High School
Pumpkin Rolling Races, Face Painting, Free Cider & Donuts, Hayrides, DJ, Activities, Crafts & More!

Drop off your gently used Halloween costumes today through Thursday, 9/30, from 9am to 4pm at the Recreation Department. For every costume you drop off, you may pick one up at the Mayor's Fall Festival! 
Parks and Recreation Survey - Ends September 30!
The Bernards Township Parks & Recreation Department is seeking community input regarding recreational facilities, programs and services. We are asking residents to complete the survey once per household address by September 30. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete, so please ensure when you begin that you have enough time to complete the entire survey. Your feedback is important to us and we thank you in advance for participating!
Notice of Road & Facility Closures 
 
Pleasant Valley Park – The park road will be closed for repairs to the stream crossing from 7am – 2pm on Monday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 5. The pool parking lot will be accessible to park visitors.

Dunham Park - The Liberty Corner Road Bridge will be fully closed to vehicular and pedestrian/bicycle traffic for construction for approximately 5 months. During this time, park visitors are able to travel past the barricades at the 4-way stop to enter the Dunham Park parking lots on Liberty Corner Road. This is a Somerset County project, click here for details.
Field of Honor - Sponsor a Flag by October 31
In honor of Veteran’s Day, American Flags will be displayed on the front lawn of the Bernards Township Municipal Building to recognize and show honor to the Veterans who have dedicated themselves to the protection of our freedom.
 
MAKE A DONATION & DEDICATE A FLAG in honor or memory of a Veteran for $30!  Click here to donate.
Donations benefit Community Hope's “Hope for Veterans” programs at the Lyons VA Campus, which ensures a safe haven for 106 homeless and disabled veterans every day.  
Coakley-Russo Memorial Golf Course
Prorated memberships are available for purchase and are valid now through November 14.
Youth Programs
Fall Workshop
For boys and girls in grades K - 5th. This art workshop will be held on Thursday, November 4th at the community center. Registration has begun.
 
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Teen Open Gym
Open to residents of Bernards Township in grades 9-12. Monday and Wednesday evenings at Ridge High.
 
Ant/Floor Hockey
For boys and girls in grades K-5th. Tonight is the last night to register!

Adult Programs
Fall Paddle Tennis
Beginner lessons are being offered. Registration has begun.
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Fall Adult Fitness
Yoga and 40+ Fitness. Classes will take place at the Dunham Park Indoor Room. Registration has begun.
 
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Fall Adult Open Gyms
Register Now! 30+ Open Gym Basketball and Adult Volleyball & Badminton! Weekday nights at William Annin Middle School.
 
Facility Reservation Information

We are accepting reservations for the following facilities and dates:
  • Outdoor park picnic shelters for dates through October 31, 2021.
  • Indoor park facilities and the Community Center for dates through December 31, 2021.
  • Grass athletic fields for dates through November 21, 2021. Turf athletic fields for dates through December 31, 2021.
  • Tennis, Pickleball and Paddle court reservations are accepted online up to 7 days in advance.
  • Pleasant Valley Pickleball Courts #2 & #3 are designated for open play on Wednesdays from 4PM - dark and Saturdays from 8am - 12pm. Court #1 is always reserved for open play and cannot be reserved.
Community Programs
Bernards Township Library Survey
The Strategic Plan Committee has released the Library Community Survey. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
Bernards Township Library Story Walk
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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