New Jersey Recreation and Park Association

09/18/2026

District 4 had a great time yesterday touring the East Brunswick Recreation Ice Arena!

A big thank you to East Brunswick Recreation for hosting us and giving us such a fun and informative tour.
And thank you to TJD Sports Academy and USA Sport Group for sponsoring lunch! We truly appreciate your support of NJRPA and District 4!

09/18/2026

🛝 Become a Certified Playground Safety Inspector! 🛝

NJ RPA is excited to offer a CPSI Workshop this October! This workshop is a great opportunity for recreation and parks professionals to strengthen their knowledge of playground safety, inspection, and risk management.

📅 October 28–30, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Plainsboro Recreation Center
641 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable playground safety knowledge and take the next step toward becoming a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)!

09/16/2026

Please join us in giving a warm NJRPA welcome to professional members Jason and Jamie! Send them an email and help us welcome them to the NJRPA family.

Jason Grill, Park Ranger for the Plainsboro Recreation & Community Services. He can be reached at [email protected].

Welcome to Jamie Pritzker, Environmental Education Program Coordinator for the Plainsboro Recreation & Community Services. She can be reached at [email protected].

With our newest members, Plainsboro’s membership has grown to eight! Congratulations to the entire department on your continued growth!

And we’re not done yet…Stay tuned next week as we welcome all 33 State of New Jersey Park Superintendents to our membership! Congratulations to the State on filling all 33 of those important roles. We’re excited to have them joining NJRPA!

09/15/2026

Generation Now is coming this fall! 🌟

Join NJRPA’s Community Recreation Section for Generation Now: Gen Z, AI, and the Future of Engagement on October 23, 2026.

Hear from Mark Beal, Owner of Mark Beal Media, and Richard Gallagher, Head of Communication Innovation at Brands2Life, as they explore the changing landscape of communication, AI, Gen Z, and engagement.

📅 October 23, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Maggiano’s | 600 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ
💲 Members: $65 | Non-members: $85
🥗 Lunch included
🎓 .25 CEUs

A special thank you to our Premier Sponsors, Ben Shaffer Recreation and Burke, and our Presenting Sponsor, Boyce Recreation!

👉 Register here: https://njrpa.org/event-6653389

09/15/2026

NJRPA Awards nominations are now being accepted! 🏆✨

Help us recognize the dedicated leaders, employees, volunteers, agencies, programs, and projects making an impact in parks and recreation across New Jersey.

⭐ 2026 Individual Awards
Deadline: December 18, 2026
Nominate here: https://forms.gle/PrEWXSh7dxX39j5LA

🎨 2026 Excellence in Design Awards
Deadline: October 2, 2026
Submit here: https://forms.gle/ijz2Gcg6t5A7KTzm6

📣 2026 Program & Publicity Awards
Deadline: December 18, 2026
Submit here: https://forms.gle/Yfq5xSPQTq4kN9DN7

Learn more about the NJRPA Awards Program:
https://njrpa.org/Awards-Program/

Celebrate excellence, recognize outstanding accomplishments, and help shine a spotlight on those making a difference in our field!

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

Today’s Park Resource Section Workshop, “Nature is Accessible for All,” brought together 31 attendees for a great day of learning and connection!

A special thank you to Suburban Consulting Engineers for sponsoring today’s workshop and supporting continuing education for New Jersey’s parks and recreation professionals.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today!

09/03/2026

There is still time to donate Bathing Suits & Goggles for the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association and New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance Bathing Suit Drive!!!

Your donation of a new bathing suits and goggles will go to support young people across the state to access swim lessons & pools. All donations can be brought to the Westfield Memorial Pool Complex and can be dropped off near the entrance of the Front Gate. You do not need to be a member to donate!

We thank you in advance for your support!!