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Summit Department of Community Programs Providing recreation activities and facilities to the residents of Summit. A leader in Parks and Recreation.

Disc After Dark is back at the Muni this Sunday at 7pm!
10/13/2026

Disc After Dark is back at the Muni this Sunday at 7pm!

One week from today, join us for Scream on the Green featuring Halloweentown! Join us foe bonfires, smores and the featu...
10/11/2026

One week from today, join us for Scream on the Green featuring Halloweentown!
Join us foe bonfires, smores and the featured film - all on the Village Green.

Tonight was definitely one for the books! Our biggest Haunted Hike yet! We hope that everyone who attended had an amazin...
10/10/2026

Tonight was definitely one for the books! Our biggest Haunted Hike yet! We hope that everyone who attended had an amazing time.
Next up - Sunday, October 18 is Scream on the Green featuring Halloweentown.

Looking for volunteer hours? We would still love to have about 3-4 more volunteers to help out as scarers on the Haunted...
10/09/2026

Looking for volunteer hours? We would still love to have about 3-4 more volunteers to help out as scarers on the Haunted Hike TONIGHT from 5-8 at Martins Brook Park! Email [email protected] or send us a message!

**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** - Please email dguidajr@cityofsummit.org if you are an 8th grader or older in need of service hour...
10/08/2026

**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** - Please email [email protected] if you are an 8th grader or older in need of service hours and would like to serve as a character at the Haunted Hike tomorrow from 5pm-8pm!
Haunted Hike is tomorrow!

09/30/2026

Take a look at today's featured park. We're showcasing Wilson Park. Featuring tennis courts, a playground, baseball and soccer fields, basketball court and paddle tennis courts!

🍂 October at Share The Fun!Fall is here, and we have a fun-filled October planned at Share The Fun! From creative activi...
09/30/2026

🍂 October at Share The Fun!

Fall is here, and we have a fun-filled October planned at Share The Fun! From creative activities and sports competitions to special food-themed days, there is something for everyone this month.
Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar:

🍪 Thursday, October 1 — National Cookie Day
Group Baking: Cookies
Celebrate National Cookie Day by creating and enjoying a batch of delicious cookies together!

🌮 Tuesday, October 6 — National Taco Day
Taco Tuesday
Celebrate National Taco Day with a fun food day featuring nachos, tacos, your choice of toppings, and refreshing drinks!

🧁 Friday, October 9 — Cupcake Decoration Day
Group Baking: Cupcakes
Get creative in the kitchen as we decorate colorful and delicious cupcakes!

🏫 Monday, October 12 — Half Day of School
Share The Fun: 12:30–5:30 PM
Join us for an extended afternoon of games, activities, and fun after the half day of school; please bring $2.50 for pizza!

🍰 Wednesday, October 14 — National Dessert Day
Group Baking: Brownies
Celebrate National Dessert Day by baking and enjoying a delicious batch of brownies!

🏀 Friday, October 16 — National Sports Day
Underdog Day: Sports Competition
Test your athletic skills and compete in a variety of fun sports challenges during our Underdog Day competition!

🍫 Wednesday, October 28 — National Chocolate Day
Chocolate-Themed Group Baking
Celebrate National Chocolate Day with a sweet group baking activity featuring everyone's favorite chocolate treats!

🍬 Friday, October 30 — National Candy Corn Day
Halloween Candy Corn Celebration
Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun candy corn-themed activity to wrap up the month!
🎃 More October Fun!
Throughout the month, Share The Fun will also feature Art Studio, Friendship Bracelets & Decorations, Building Games & Challenges, Dodgeball, KnockHockey, World Cup Soccer, Capture the Flag, Watercolor & Painting, Movie Night with Popcorn, and more!
We can't wait to spend October with you! 🍂🎃

09/28/2026

This summer, one of our amazing City interns, Sam Story, produced videos to highlight each of our City parks. We will highlight one park every day this week. Today we take a look at Long Field.

09/26/2026

The Summit Muni is closed today
The Doggy Dip is canceled

🎃 Haunted Hike 🎃 Friday, October 9, 2026Ready to be spooked? Join the City of Summit throughout the month of October for...
09/23/2026

🎃 Haunted Hike 🎃
Friday, October 9, 2026
Ready to be spooked? Join the City of Summit throughout the month of October for some eerie-sistible fun at these favorite annual community events. It’s sure to be a frightfully good time for all ages!

The Haunted Hike will take place on Friday, October 9, at Martin’s Brook Park located on Butler Parkway. A less-scary hike for younger children will take place from 6PM to 7PM, and a “super scary” hike will take place from 7PM to 8PM, featuring spooky characters that will jump out along the trail. Adult supervision is required for any child in fourth grade or younger. There is a suggested $5 donation at entry.

👻 Scream on the Green 👻
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Ready to be spooked? Join the City of Summit throughout the month of October for some eerie-sistible fun at these favorite annual community events. It’s sure to be a frightfully good time for all ages!

We dare you to venture into the night and join us for some haunting-ly good entertainment and ghoulish goodies at Scream on the Green, a scary spin-off of our summer movie series. Before the movie, get moving during the Monster Mash Dance Party or warm up around the bonfire! Swapping ghost stories is encouraged.

Scream on the Green will be held on Sunday, October 18, on the Village Green, located at 356 Broad Street in Summit. The featured movie will be Halloweentown. A family dance party will begin at 6PM and the movie will be shown at dusk. Attendees can enjoy bonfires and s’mores and are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs as no seating is provided for the movie. The event is sponsored by the Price Group at Compass. Attendees are encouraged to bring costumes to donate to Jersey Cares. Halloween Parade

🍭 Halloween Parade 🍭
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Ready to be spooked? Join the City of Summit throughout the month of October for some eerie-sistible fun at these favorite annual community events. It’s sure to be a frightfully good time for all ages!

The Summit Department of Community Programs and Summit Police Athletic League will host the annual Halloween parade on Saturday, October 24, from 3PM to 5PM. Participants are asked to line up at 25 Deforest Avenue at 2:45PM to march to the Village Green at 3PM. Attendees can enjoy music, entertainment, and snacks on the Village Green from 3PM to 4:15PM. Individuals will be invited to walk across the main stage for the costume contest, and the winners will be announced at 4:15PM.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in the following categories:

Most 2026 Relevant
Scariest
Cutest
Best Group
Most Original
Mayor's Choice
Best Overall
Music and entertainment will continue until 5PM!

Address

100 Morris Avenue
Summit, NJ
07901

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 - 1pm

Telephone

(908) 277-2932

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