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For over 90 years, NJRPA has been the leader in "Best Practices" in Parks and Recreation in NJ

10/23/2026

🍂 What a Wonderful Turnout! 🍁

The NJRPA Community Recreation Section had a fantastic turnout for today’s Fall Workshop at Maggiano’s!

It was a wonderful day filled with learning, networking, sharing ideas, and connecting with recreation professionals from across New Jersey!

A special thank you to our featured speakers, Beal and Gallagher, for sharing their expertise and insights on Gen Z, artificial intelligence, marketing, and the future of engagement!

👏 A special thank you to our speakers, Community Recreation Section leadership, and everyone who helped make today’s event such a success!

💚 A HUGE thank you to our generous sponsors!

⭐ Premier Sponsor: Ben Shaffer Recreation

⭐ Presenting Sponsor: Boyce Recreation

⭐ Supporting Sponsors:

* ACR
* US Sports Institute
* Gill ID Systems

Your continued support helps make these valuable professional development opportunities possible!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another successful NJRPA event! 🍁

10/22/2026

Welcome New Professional Members!

Julie Gallanty, Ed.D, CEO for the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance. She can be reached at [email protected].

Christopher Shackleford, Program Coordinator for The Township of South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ. He can be reached at [email protected].

Colleen Berecsky, Finance Manager for Woodbridge Recreation. She can be reached at [email protected].

Bobby Timinski, Deputy Recreation Director for Woodbridge Recreation. He can be reached at [email protected].

Take a moment to welcome our new members!

10/22/2026

🎄 Join NJRPA for our Full Board of Trustees Meeting & Annual Networking Event!

New NJRPA members and professionals who are new to the field are invited to connect, meet others in parks and recreation, and enjoy a fun networking lunch.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕙 Full Board Meeting: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🤝 Networking Lunch: 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Harry Dunham Park, Basking Ridge, NJ

New members can RSVP to [email protected].

We hope to see you there for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and networking!

10/21/2026

10/15/2026

Thank you everyone who came out to our District 2 meeting today! We had over 25 recreation professionals attend an exclusive tour of the Animal Wellness Center at Turtle Back Zoo and got to meet Juneberry, the first ever baby sloth born at Turtle Back Zoo! Special thanks to Essex County for sponsoring the lunch and tour!

10/15/2026

A special thank you to everyone who came out for yesterday’s District 3 meeting! We also thank US Sport Institute for generously sponsoring lunch!

Welcome New Professional Members!Welcome to Sofia Russo at Montclair State University. She can be reached at russoso@mon...

10/14/2026

Welcome New Professional Members!

Welcome to Sofia Russo at Montclair State University. She can be reached at [email protected].

Welcome Alexandra Ortega, Recreation Aide for Passaic County Parks & Recreation. She can be reached at [email protected].

10/14/2026

Let’s go!

Address

1 Wheeler Way
Princeton, NJ
08540

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16093560480

Website

http://www.njrpa.org/

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