Manalapan Parks and Recreation

10/30/2026

The Manalapan Recreation Center will be closing at dusk tonight, Friday, October 30th, and tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

10/30/2026

🏀🔥 7 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! 🔥🏀

The countdown is on! There is just ONE WEEK LEFT to sign up for Manalapan Recreation Basketball! Don't miss your chance to be part of the upcoming Winter Rec Leagues!

📅 FINAL DAY TO REGISTER: Friday, November 6th
🕟 DEADLINE: 4:30 PM

🚨 BOYS 3RD/4TH GRADE IS SOLD OUT!

📋 WAITLIST UPDATE: Decisions regarding waitlist will be made during the week of November 9th.

Don't wait until the last minute! Get registered before time runs out!

🏀 REGISTER HERE:
manalapan.recdesk.com

10/29/2026

🏀⏰ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ⏰🏀

The clock is ticking! Don't miss your chance to register for Manalapan Recreation Basketball!

📅 LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Friday, November 6th
🕟 Registration closes at 4:30pm!

🚨 SOLD OUT! Our Boys 3rd/4th Grade division is officially full!

📋 WAITLIST UPDATE: Waitlist decisions will be made during the week of November 9th.

Don't wait until the last minute! Secure your spot before registration closes.

Register through RecDesk:
manalapan.recdesk.com

10/29/2026

Thank you to Jamie Bruno and all of our S.O.A.R. basketball volunteers and helpers this season! Our participants had a blast shooting hoops together this fall. Thank you to Goldy's Ice Cream for stopping by!

Manalapan Parks and Recreation offers therapeutic recreation opportunities for both children and adults with special needs. If you're interested in learning more, please contact us!

Office Hours:
M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Manalapan Town Hall
(732) 446-8336 [email protected]

10/28/2026

🧩 Are you cleaning out your children’s toys?

Before tossing or donating them elsewhere, consider donating to Manalapan Parks & Recreation! We are looking for donations of gently used items such as LEGOs, Magna-Tiles, and other toys and creative materials to help support our SOAR recreational programs.

Please read the flyer below for a list of the specific items we are looking for and all donation information.

Any questions, please feel free to reach out to our main office at 732.446.8336. Thank you!

10/28/2026

Looking for something fun, unique, and full of rhythm?

Discover the exciting sounds of steel drums, learn new musical skills, and enjoy making music in a fun and welcoming environment! Whether you're a beginner or have musical experience, this is a great opportunity to try something new and let your creativity shine. 🎵✨

Register on RecDesk:
https://manalapan.recdesk.com/Community/Member/Login

10/27/2026

Check out Volume 76 of the Parks and Recreation Newsletter for winter program information, community events and more!

10/27/2026

Please join us tomorrow, October 28, at 4pm for the Dreyer All Inclusive Playground ribbon cutting! Improvements include mulch removal and new, rubberized play surfacing, a two-swing bay, communication board and sensory wave fidget board play wall. We hope you will join us and enjoy the playground for years to come! The upgrades were financed with money received from the Monmouth County Open Space Grant, and we thank them for their generosity. We hope to see you there!

Please join us on Wednesday, October 28th at 4pm as we cut the ribbon on our newly updated Dreyer All Inclusive Playground at the Manalapan Recreation Center. The upgrades were financed with money received from the Monmouth County Open Space Grant, and we thank them for their generosity. We hope to see you there!

10/26/2026

🎃🧡 MONSTER MANIA 2026 – THANK YOU! 🧡🎃

What an AMAZING night! Manalapan Parks & Recreation would like to thank all of our wonderful Trunk or Treat participants, sponsors, and everyone who helped make Monster Mania such a success! 👻

A special thank you to everyone who decorated their trunks, donated, volunteered, and supported our event. Your generosity, creativity, and enthusiasm helped bring Halloween magic to our community and made the night extra special for so many families! 🕸️🍬

We are so grateful for our sponsors and community members who continue to support our programs and events. Your contributions make a difference and help us provide fun, memorable experiences for our residents, including supporting our Therapeutic Recreation programs. 🧡

Thank you for being part of the Monster Mania fun! We couldn't have done it without you, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year! 🎃

10/26/2026

We’d like to give a very special shoutout to Habiak Farms for donating all of the pumpkins used in our patch at this year’s Monster Mania Trunk or Treat and Haunted Trail!
Your kindness and generosity mean so much — not only to our department but to the entire community we serve. Your continued support of our special needs programs truly makes a difference and helps us create fun, inclusive events for everyone to enjoy.
From all of us — thank you, Habiak Farms!
Habiak Farms