Skip to main content

Contact Us:

Hours of Operation:

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 - 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED


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


908-322-6700 x 223

 

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

2025 Updated SPRC By-Laws | Download

Click Here for the latest Board Committee Appointments & Committee Guide


2026 Meeting Schedule

7:30 p.m. - Agenda meeting Shady Rest Country Club 
January 5, 2026  July 13, 2026
February 9, 2026  August 17, 2026
March 9, 2026  September 14, 2026
April 13, 2026  October 19, 2026
May 11, 2026

November 16, 2026

June 15, 2026 (Haven Park) December 14, 2026

Meeting Agenda
Scotch Plains Recreation Commission
July 13, 2026 - 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 1
  3. Communications
    1. Senior Tea Party
  4. Sub-Committee Reports
    1. Allied Associations Sub-Committee: Summer Meeting
    2. Facilities Sub-Committee: Nature Trail Signage
  5. Director's Department Report
    1. Programs
    2. Senior Activities & Services
    3. Events
    4. Facility Maintenance Projects
  6. Old Business
    1. Golf Fees
    2. Farley Park: Playground Update
    3. Haven Park: Upcoming Improvements
  7. New Business
    1. Nature Trail Signage
    2. Kids Recreation Trust Fund Grant
  8. Public Comment 2
  9. Adjournment