Parks & Rec Newsletter: October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026

Thank you for joining us at the

Mayor's Fall Festival!

The photo spot will be up all month at the Municipal Complex.

For more photos of the event, follow us on Instagram @bernardstwp_parksandrec.

Save the Date for our Tiny Tot Trick or Treat!

Trick or Treat Trail inside the Municipal Building, 1 Collyer Lane,

for children ages 5 and younger on Thursday, October 29 from 9am - 10:30am.

Field of Honor

Make a donation to sponsor a flag in our

annual Field of Honor display

on the front lawn of the Municipal Building.

Flags will be on display

during the month of November.

A Dedication Ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 1 at 12PM.

Click Here for More Information

Youth Recreation Programs

Youth Basketball League, Clinics and Open Gym

Recreation Basketball League - Grades 2 - 8

Registration is now open!

Volunteer Coaches Needed

Basketball Clinic at WAMS - Grades K - 8

Saturday Mornings, 9AM -10:30AM

September 26 - November 21

Teen Open Gym Basketball at RHS - Grades 9-12

Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30PM - 9:00PM

through November 24

Participants must be registered before attending!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Beginner Tennis Lessons at PVP

Four Saturdays, November 14 - December 12

No class 11/28

Ages 5 - 8 at 10:00AM or 11:00AM

Ages 8 - 11 at 12:00PM

Click HERE for more information and to register.

September/October Sessions have already begun.

Ski & Board Club

For residents in grades 6, 7, 8.

Four Sunday afternoon trips on January 3, 10, 24 and 31, 2027 to the Shawnee Mountain Ski Area.

Volunteer Interest Registration is CLOSED.

Participant Registration Opens on 10/26 at 8:30am.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Adult Recreation Programs

Fall Adult Pickleball

at Pleasant Valley Park

Pickleball Practice & Play

Friday Mornings | 9:30am (Intermediate) and 11:00am (Beginner)

November 13 - December 12

Click HERE for more information and to register.

September/October Sessions have already begun.

Fall Classes at the Community Center

Yoga Flow & Explore II

Thursday Mornings, 9:30AM -10:30AM

September 17 - December 17

Limited space available! $50/Resident; $75/Non-Resident

40+ Fitness

Mondays or Wednesdays, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

September 14 - December 2

Limited space available! $50/Resident; $75/Non-Resident

Click HERE for more information and to register.

25+ Open Gym Basketball at WAMS

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15PM -10:15PM

through December 1

Must be registered before attending!

12 Weeks for $35/Resident & $50/Non-Resident

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Golf Membership

Coakley-Russo Memorial Golf Course

Open Daily Through November 15

Pro-rated Memberships are available for purchase!

Click here for more information.

Inspiration Golf Driving Range

Click Here for More Information

Facility Information

Pleasant Valley Park Paddle Courts - Repair Notice

Court 1 has reopened.

We are experiencing intermittent issues with the court lights. Lights are not guaranteed to be operational at this time as we work to troubleshoot and repair.

Tennis, Pickleball, Paddle Court & Roller Rink Reservations
Reservations are accepted online up to 7 days in advance. Please click here for more information and to reserve courts.
All use associated with league play requires a reservation by paid permit. Click here for more information on league reservations.
Picnic Shelters, Indoor Facilities & the Community Center
We are accepting reservations for all dates in 2026.
Athletic Fields
Click here for details on how to make an athletic field reservation.
Click here to sign up to receive Athletic Field Closing Notices by email.
Equipment Rentals & Kits
Picnic Kit, Party Kit, Carnival Game Kit, Volleyball, Bocce Ball and Cornhole,
Paddle Tennis, Pickleball and Disc Golf
Click Here for more information

Click here for more information on facilities and reservation policies.

Be Prepared! Create or Test Your Online Account

Create your household account now or test your current login credentials

to ensure you are ready for start dates and deadlines.

NEW HOUSEHOLDS - Click Here for information on how to set up your account.

EXISTING HOUSEHOLDS - Click here to log in to your account.

Community Programs

The Capture of General Charles Lee

at Widow White’s Tavern and Its Local Impact Reenactment and Discussion Series

December 12, 13 & 14, 2026

Details coming soon!

https://www.bernards.org/resident/250.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Somerset County's Journey through the Past

Bernards Township has four participating sites in Somerset County's Weekend Journey Through the Past, open free to the public:

· Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate, 135 N Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge

· Brick Academy, 15 West Oak Street, Basking Ridge

· Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge

· USGA Golf Museum, 77 Liberty Corner Road, Liberty Corner

https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/journey-through-the-past

Somerset County Park Commission Therapeutic Recreation Department

Open House on Saturday, October 10 from 10am - 12pm

TR Activity Center in North Branch Park, Bridgewater

To establish or update your account, click here for our Household Information Form.

You must be registered with the Recreation Department prior to registering for a program, trip, membership or court reservation. Instructions are included at the top of the form.

Bernards Township Parks and Recreation

1 Collyer Lane

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

908-204-3003

recreation@bernards.org

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