Telephone

908.725.9411

A Call for Volunteers

Raritan Recreation is looking for people interested in getting involved in recreation related events throughout the year.

The Recreation Department is responsible for implementing the following events in Raritan: The Easter Egg Hunt, Opening Day for Baseball and Softball, End Of Year Picnic, The Halloween Parade, and Santa is Coming to Raritan Parade.

Volunteers are put on a call list and are contacted one month prior to the event to see if they will be available.

Volunteering in Raritan offers you an opportunity to meet new people and help our town grow socially. If you are interested in getting on our volunteer list, if you are interested and want to help your community, please call Raritan Recreation at 908.725.9411 after 7pm.

Thank You!

Calendar of Events

Visit the Recreation area of the Publications page for downloadable forms.

Recreation Commission

John Gausz	Rosemary Shickora, Secretary
Mark Alessandro	Carl Meixsell
Walter Zieser	Albert Bartocci
Jason Andreychak
Director of Recreation Richard Bartolucci	Assistant Director Pending

Commission Meeting Time

The Raritan Recreation Commission meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7:30pm in the Municipal Building. During the baseball season (May, June and July), the meeting will start at 8:00pm. There is an open public portion for the residents of Raritan, for questions or discussions. All are welcome to attend.

Borough Council Liaison

Denise Carra

Recreation Registrations

Registrations for our winter programs will take place in December. The youth programs will start in January They will run through March. Adult volleyball will start in December.

Mondays: adult volleyball

Tuesdays: youth basketball grades 5&6,  grades 7&8

Wednesdays: youth wiffleball

Thursdays: adult basketball

Fridays: youth soccer, grades 1&2, grades 3&4.

Raritan Baseball on the Web

For the latest Raritan baseball information, including registration and schedules, go to: League Lineup.

Seasonal Programs (Spring)

Baseball , Softball, and T-Ball

T-Ball; Kindergarteners

Minor League; Ages 7—8

JR. Little League; Ages 9—10

SR. Little League; Ages 11—13

Babe Ruth; Ages 13—15

Pony League; Ages 16—Senior Year High School

Girls Minor Softball; Grades 3—5;

Girls Major Softball; Grades 6—8.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Frelinghuysen Park.

Seasonal Programs (Summer)

The summer program runs 9 weeks. The Parks and Pools officially open the week after school closes. For 2008, that is June 23 through August 22. The Pools are for children up to and including age 11.

Arts and Crafts and Small Games (June 23—August 22)

Basilone Park; Weekdays 11:00am—12:30pm.

Cardinal Woods Park; Weekdays 9:30am—10:45am.

Elizabeth Avenue Park; Weekdays 3:15pm—4:30pm.

Frelinghuysen Park; Weekdays 1:30pm—3:00pm.

Basilone Park Swimming Pool

Woodmere Street

Hours: Weekdays 10:00am—5:30pm; Saturday 12:00pm—5:00pm.

The Pool is closed Monday—Thursday, 11:00am—12:00pm, for swimming lessons; Monday—Friday, 1:00pm—1:30pm, for Lunch.

Frelinghuysen Park Swimming Pool

Sherman Avenue

Hours: Weekdays 10:00am—4:30pm; Saturday 12:0pm—5:00pm.

The Pool is closed Monday—Friday, 1:00pm—1:30pm, for Lunch.

Swimming Lessons (Raritan residents only)

Ages 3—6 or 7—10. There are two sessions, each is 4 weeks in duration. The lessons are about 30 minutes long, held twice a week. Visit the Recreation area of the Publications page for downloadable forms (note you must register in person).

Annual Baseball & Softball Picnic

Frelinghuysen Park.

Seasonal Programs (Fall)

Annual Halloween and Costume Contest

Borough Municipal Building.

Seasonal Programs (Winter)

Youth Co-ed Soccer

Grades 1 and 2; Grades 3 and 4.

Youth Co-ed Basketball

Grades 5 and 6; Grades 7 and 8.

Adult Basketball

Over 18 years old.

Adult Coed Volleyball

Over 18 years old.

Santa Parade

Borough Municipal Building.