Parks, Recreation & Community Services

***OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – TIE THE TOWN PINK!!!***

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Township is encouraging residents to Tie the Town Pink!

Please tie a pink ribbon at your location.  As much as you will want to tie the ribbons in a bow, we please ask that you tie the ribbons in a knot to let the strands blow as a sign of hope.

Please take a photo of your location so we may post on the Township website. In addition, kindly take photos of your family and friends wearing pink and e-mail all information to lbenson@northbrunswicknj.gov.

***YOUTH ADULT ADVOCATE AND YOUNG ADULT PEER ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATION FORM***

Nominations are open for the 2025 Youth Adult Advocate and Young Adult Peer Advocate of the Year Awards. The nomination deadline is Monday, October 20. Below are the nomination forms for each award.

Please send nominations to lbenson@northbrunswicknj.gov.

Youth Adult Advocate of the Year Award Nomination Form

Young Adult Peer Advocate of the Year Award Nomination Form

***CERTIFIED WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS SOUGHT***

DPRCS is looking for certified water safety instructors. Please call (732) 247-0922, ext. 475 for detailed information.

***NORTH BRUNSWICK DISABILITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SURVEY***

Please take a few minutes to complete a quick survey about disability services and programs in North Brunswick. Please complete only if you reside in North Brunswick.

Below is the link for the survey for disability services in town.

North Brunswick Disability Services and Programs Survey

Also, please click on the link below for information on Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies Program

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services continues to offer residents with a wide array of programs year round. We encourage the public to reach out to us by calling (732) 247-0922, ext. 475 or e-mailing DPRCS Director Lou Ann Benson at lbenson@northbrunswicknj.gov.

DPRCS staff is also available in person at the North Brunswick Senior Center (15 Linwood Place) and the Parks Maintenance Facility, located at the back of Community Park (2051 Route 130). Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

***DPRCS Job Opportunities***

The Aquatics Program has jobs available including: door attendance, assistant, Swim Coach and Certified Water Safety Instructor.

Project LEAL has positions available for the Before & After School Child Care program.

Summer Camp has positions available for Recreation Leaders and Supervisors.

Please click on the link below for the Careers page to apply online.

Careers Page

In addition, there are wonderful volunteer opportunities for you to make a positive difference for our community.

All interested candidates must fill out a job application on line and be sure to include all certifications in the area you are applying. Recreation Programs should make application under Recreation Leader for entry level and Recreation Supervisor for experienced positions.

All questions, please contact (732) 247-0922 ext. 475 and a DPRCS member will assist you.

The objective of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is to enhance the quality of life for all residents, by supporting all youth and adult programs.

Through activities, you will experience the thrill of sports, education of the arts and the wonder of nature. Our department’s priority is offering quality services and programs. The DPRCS staff prides itself in offering educational opportunities through leisure experiences. We strive to continuously expand and create new, exciting programs to meet the needs of our diverse community. Come join us for an opportunity to experience programs and events that will become a lifelong memory.