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Monday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED


430 Park Avenue
Town Hall, Room 113
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076


908-322-6700 x 223


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Scotch Plains Recreation Commission (S.P.R.C.)

About the S.P.R.C

This group of volunteers gives a tremendous amount of their time to the community. The commission is a group of volunteers appointed by the township manager that oversees and sets policy for the parks, programs, and other activities. SPRC meetings take place at Shady Rest (820 Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains). The public is welcome to attend any of the public meetings and is encouraged to do so.

S.P.R.C. By-Laws

2023 Updated SPRC By-Laws | Download

Click Here for the latest Board Committee Appointments & Committee Guide


2024 Meeting Schedule

7:30 p.m. - Agenda meeting Shady Rest Country Club 
January 8, 2024 - MEETING CANCELLED  July 8, 2024
January 22, 2024  August 12, 2024
February 12, 2024  September 9, 2024
 March 11, 2024  October 7, 2024
 April 8, 2024  November 4, 2024
 May 13, 2024  December 9, 2024
 June 10, 2024  

Meeting Agenda
Scotch Plains Recreation Commission
April 8, 2024 - Shady Rest Country Club

  1. Public Meeting
    1. Call to Order / Open Public Meeting Act
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    3. Roll Call
    4. Acceptance of Minutes
  2. Public Comment
  3. Communications
  4. Sub-Committee Reports
    1. Golf Sub-Committee - Meeting Update & Mini Golf Discussion
  5. Recreation Department Report
    1. Programs
    2. Senior Activities & Services
    3. Events
  6. Old Business
    1. Park Project Updates - Greenside Playground & Green Forest Park
    2. SPF Scholarship Foundation
    3. Picnic Rentals - Policy Discussion
    4. Shady Rest Country Club - Fees Discussion
  7. New Business
    1. Picnic Rentals -  Policy Discussion: Recommendation to Council
    2. Shady Rest Country Club - Fees Discussion: Recommendation to Council
  8. Adjournment

Scotch Plains Recreation Commission Agendas

Scotch Plains Recreation Commission Minutes