Office of Recreation

RECREATION EVENTS | SPECIAL NEEDS | SPORTS CONTACTS

Jeanne Broadbent, Recreation Director
jbroadbent@barnegat.net

BUSINESS SCARECROW TOUR CONTEST

Voting is now  open.  Voting ends  at Noon on October 30th                                                    

Here is the link to voting  – copy and paste it into your browser

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Barnegat_Scarecrow_Contest 

Reminder that each  email address will only have 1 vote for the contest – Get out there  – view the entries and vote.

Special thanks to Barnegat Communities That Care for creating the survey monkey and tabulating the votes and to the Barnegat Waretown Chamber of Commerce for assisting in getting the word out to the community.

ALL PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & the SKATE PARK are now open

Be advised that social distancing guidelines remain in effect.  The parks and playgrounds are not sanitized.  

• Barnegat Recreation Registration & Refund Policy

RECREATION BROCHURE

•  Recreation Brochure

ADULT PROGRAMS 

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

• Community Resource  Guide
• Brain Health Network Heads Up Seniors

2020 FALL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS  have been CANCELLED

2020  FARMERS MARKET OPENS JUNE 18th  NEW LOCATION  – The Market will be held across from the Firehouse in the gated field on Birsdsall St.   

Every Thursday – June 18  – October 29 

Hours:

Seniors, Immune Compromised Individuals and pregnant women ONLY  10am-10:30am

General Public 10:30am-3pm 

2020 VENDORS include:

OUR FARMERS:

Stillwell Farms, Krowicki Farms, Beaver Dam Farm, Eckert Farm

 (We have filled out farmer occupancy as such we are no longer accepting FARMERS)

 High Mountain Foods -frozen pastas, crab cakes, perogies, Italian bread, stuffed breads, pickles, olives,  

 Jersey Charm Coffee – Coffee pods, Bean Coffee, Ground coffees

Green Goddess – artisan honey & honey products, organic herbal teas, essential oils

Wicked Good Spice Mix Company -spice blends, oils, fruit infused balsamic vinegars and mustards

Hoop House – sour dough breads, cinnamon buns, stuffed french rolls, loose granola, croissants

Wicked Good Spice– spice blends, oils, fruit infused  balsamic vinegars & mustards

A & A Dips – dip mixes, hot sauces, gourmet peaunuts, balsamies & oils

Paparazzi  – $5 jewelry

Kelly’s Kreations – framed beaded artwork

Jetty Life – Mobile Store

N & N Linens – towels, linens, sheets

Pampered Chef –

2020 Census

Sub Bus Mobile Deli

WANTED – Vendors who do not sell PRODUCE

Call Jeanne 609-698-0080 ext 122

Be advised that we do not have any openings for farm produce  at this time.  We are seeking craft vendors, candles, unique food vendors, air plants, homemade confections.

 2020 RECREATION GYMNASTICS  – CANCELLED

Gymnastics class will be held on Monday evenings June to August .  The summer session will feature 1  – 1 hour class of Beginner, Intermediate and Advance each night. This program is extremely popular and will sell out fast.  Do not delay in bringing in your payment and registration form

SPECIAL EVENTS

• October 24th DOCK CONCERT featuring the songs of Joey D’s Rockin Oldies Band 2-4pm
• October 24th Drive in Movie at the Dock 6pm HOCUS POCUS
• November 14th 9-2pm Classic Car Show – 11 Birdsall St across from the Firehouse. (rain date November 15th) 

DISCOVERY BASKETBALL – FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CANCELLED

The program is open to ages 5-21.  There is no fee for this program (parents & or  guardians must accompany the participant) 

• Discovery Basketball Registration Form

YOUTH SPORT LEAGUE NEWS

• Gymnastics Daily Summer Workout

MEADOWEDGE RECREATION & EDUCATION CENTER

 The center is located at 550 E Bay Ave.                                                                                                                        

For more information on renting the building call Jeanne Broadbent 609-698-0080 x122

COUNTY PARK INFORMATION

• Barnegat Rail Trail
• Cloverdale Farm County Park in Barnegat
  www.pineypower.com/Cloverdale/cloverdale

• Throughout the year, the Recreation Department schedules many special events such as the following: 

Barnegat Parks & Playgrounds
All parks  updated in 2017

• Project Playground on Bengal Blvd  2 Playgrounds, Swings and Pavilion that is available for rent to residents
  
• Beverly Drive Basketball Court & Playground
  
• Bowline/Bilge Basketball Courts & Playground
  
• Village Drive  – Basketball Courts & Playground
  
• Georgetown Boulevard – Basketball Courts & Playground
  
• First Street – Playground.  (Spring 2018 addition of a basketball court)
  
• SKATE PARK – 900 W. Bay Ave  Open weather permitting 8:30a-dusk
• Recreation Center -900 W Bay Ave  Playground & Adult Fitness Equipment

Barnegat Youth Sports Complexes

• Lower Shore Road Sport Complex
  38 Old Lower Shore Rd – Cross Street Rte 9
  Home of Barnegat Jr Bengals;
  Barnegat Youth Lacrosse
  Barnegat Girls Softball                                                                                                                                                                                                     Alliance FC of Barnegat Travel Soccer                                                                                                                                                                                       

• Barnegat Little League / Youth Soccer Complex
  1001 Barnegat Blvd. North
  Home of Barnegat Little League
  Barnegat Soccer Club

• Ocean County Parks  Railway Walking Trail

Barnegat Community Center (not open to the public at this time)

A Township Community Center is available to any non-profit group for meetings and fund raising events.  Contact the Recreation Office for booking information. 609-698-0080 x 122

Community Center Complete Usage Application

Community Center Application pg 1& 2