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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

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

2024 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 - Kramer Manor Park
January 22, 2024  August 12, 2024
February 12, 2024  September 9, 2024
 March 11, 2024  October 7, 2024 - MEETING CANCELLED
 April 8, 2024

 October 21, 2024

 May 13, 2024 - Brookside Park November 4, 2024 - MEETING RESCHEDULED
 June 10, 2024 December 9, 2024 - MEETING RESCHEDULED

The SPRC meeting on December 9th has been rescheduled for December 16th.  The meeting will take place at 7:30 PM (Shady Rest Country Club)

Meeting Agenda
Scotch Plains Recreation Commission
December 16, 2024 - Shady Rest Country Club

I. Public Meeting

  1. Call to Order / Open Public Meeting Act
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll Call
  4. Acceptance of Minutes

II. Public Comment

III. Communications

IV. Sub-Committee Reports

  1. Shady Rest Sub-Committee

V. Recreation Department Report

  1. Programs
  2. Events
  3. Facility Maintenance Projects

VI. New Business

  1. 2025 Schedule of Meeting Dates
  2. Celebratory Signage

VII. Old Business

  1. 2024 Project Updates
  2. 2025 Project Discussion
  3. Summer Camp Registration - Fees Discussion & Vote

VIII. Adjournment

Scotch Plains Recreation Commission Agendas

Scotch Plains Recreation Commission Minutes