The Division of Recreation and Programming within the Office of Parks and Recreation is responsible for providing recreational opportunities for residents of Middlesex County in the 19 developed and active County parks which encompass over 2,900 acres.

Programs and Projects include:

• Plays-in-the-Park
• Kids-in-the-Park
• Family Ice and Roller Skating Rink
• Special Events Including Walks, Runs, Festivals, Concerts, Fireworks, and Celebrations
• Picnic Grove Reservations
• Concerts-in-the-Park
• Organized Sports Activities; Adult Softball Leagues and Youth Basketball Tournament
• Sport Field Reservations
• Farmwagon and Showmobile Rentals
• Pollinators BioBlitz
• Beginner Interpretive Hikes

The park and boating facilities provide primarily active recreation opportunities, whereas the conservation areas and preserves are managed for passive recreation and environmental protection and improvement.

Events and Programs