Dunellen Parks & Recreation
355 North Ave
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-3033, ext 8
Alex Miller, Recreation Director | amiller@dunellenborough.com
Julie Grof, Program Manager | jgrof@dunellenborough.com
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The Dunellen Recreation Department & Parks Commission is dedicated to providing recreational programs, events & sports to the residents of Dunellen by utilizing the Borough's parks and schools to help enhance the lives of the community. Its mission is to create recreational opportunities for growth and enhancement by developing an array of diverse, affordable programs and multicultural events that promote community service and environmental awareness while meeting the physical, mental, social, and psychological needs of our community.
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Mark your calendar!
Following are important dates you won't want to miss.
For more information about the following listings or to register for Dunellen Recreation programs, go to www.dunellenparksandrecreat
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Registration is now open for:
Dunellen Recreation Summer Camp for ages 5-12
Rec Camp is fun, affordable and offers a flexible schedule. Exactly what summer camp should be! Camp runs from June 19 through August 11 and is held at the Dunellen Senior Center in Columbia Park. Sign up by the day or by the week and choose a half day schedule of 8:00-11:30 AM ($30/day) or a full day schedule of 8 AM-3 PM ($60/day). There are discounts for full week registrations and for early registrations. More info is available at www.dunellenparksandrecreat
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This just in!
Adult Pickleball Session Extended
The program has been extended to April 26. If you are already registered, there's no need to do anything. Just keep attending on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 PM in the gym at Dunellen High School. If you are not registered and would like to join, go to www.dunellenparksandrecreat
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**NEW** | Girls Softball for Grades 6-8 Added
Just opened. Season begins April 22. Register now at www.dunellenparksandrecreat
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Sunday, March 19 is the first run for the:
Adult Jogging Club
Club meets every other week on Sundays at 8 AM at Washington Memorial Park. All levels are welcome. Free but pre-registration is required.
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Sunday, April 2 at 1 PM at Columbia Park
Dunellen Recreation's Annual Egg Hunt (grades PK-3)
Make sure to arrive on time and bring a basket. Free event; open to Dunellen residents only.
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Saturday, April 8 is the registration deadline for:
Youth Tennis (grades 3-8)
The registration fee is $55. Non-residents add $15. The season begins April 15.
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Week of April 17 kicks off the season for:
Youth Open Soccer (grades PK-K and grades 3-5)
The Spring Open Soccer program offers one practice per week. There are no teams and no game schedule. Registration is free but pre-registration is required and spots are limited. Open to Dunellen residents only. This program is coached by volunteer staff. The Rec Dept is only able to offer this program to grades which have volunteers. If you are interested in helping out for grades PK-K, 1-2, 3-5 or 6-8, please contact Program Manager Julie Grof at jgrof@dunellenborough.
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Saturday, April 22 at 10 AM
Baseball/Softball Season Opening Day Parade & Ceremony
The parade starts at Washington Memorial Park and travels north on N. Washington Avenue to McCoy Park, where the ceremony will be held. All are invited to attend.
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Sunday, April 30 is the registration deadline for the:
Doubles Tennis Tournament on May 6 at 9 AM
Open to high school students and adults. Entry fee: $20/team. Pre-registration required.
We invite you to check out Dunellen Parks and Recreation’s new website at:
dunellenparksandrecreation.com
We are encouraging all members of the Dunellen community to create an account on the new website to make registering for programs quicker and easier AND to get on our new email blast system. The website offers convenient features such as:
Real-time online program registrations.
Up-to-date calendar of Borough events; and
Announcements, alerts, and community-wide news.


