Somerville Recreation

10/20/2026

You asked. We listened. This year's Turkey Trot sweatshirt is in Somerville colors! Register today to get one to show your support! All proceeds directly benefit recreational programs, events and facilities like the new ballfield that's being built at Carol Pager!
www.somervilleturkeytrot.com

09/08/2026

08/31/2026

August 31, 2026 update: Both spray parks are now open. Thank you for your patience.

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Spray park update for Friday, August 28, 2026

Michael Lepp Spray Park is temporarily closed until further notice. Please stay tuned for updates.

John Long Spray Park is open daily from 11 am to 6 pm, weather permitting.

08/28/2026

Chambres Park update: The federal government has authorized Somerville to hire an engineering firm to survey the property's boundaries and terrain. That survey is now underway. Once the survey is complete, the next steps are a wetlands review, followed by development of schematic plans.

Learn more at www.SomervilleNJ.org/ChambresPark

08/20/2026

Edit: This post is about Carol Pager Park. To learn about the work at Chambres Park, located on Southside Ave, visit www.SomervilleNJ.org/ChambresPark

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Big changes are coming to Carol Pager Park! Work begins in August on a project to improve the ballfields, including a relocated baseball field, new walkways, drainage upgrades, dugouts, bleachers, fencing, a backstop, and new outfield sod.

Find the full project details at www.SomervilleNJ.org/ballfield-improvements-begin-in-august-at-carol-pager-park

08/05/2026

Join us for a day trip to Monmouth Park on Saturday, September 12, sponsored by the Recreation Department. Open to Somerville residents age 55 and older. Cost is $20 per person and includes round-trip transportation, admission, and reserved picnic seating. Registration is now open.

Learn more at SomervilleNJ.org/BusTrip
Register at register.CommunityPass.net/somerville

07/24/2026

Repairs have been completed at the Michael Lepp Spray Park on Park Ave! The park is open daily for your enjoyment from 10am -7pm, weather permitting.

Send a message to learn more

06/19/2026

Please be advised that the Michael Lepp Spray Park will be operating from 12-6pm until repairs can be completed to the activator button. The water will be running continuously between those hours until further notice.

Also, please note that all Borough offices are closed until Monday, June 22.

Send a message to learn more

05/29/2026

Pickleball players MUST rotate when others are waiting.

05/26/2026

Registration is still open. Non-residents are eligible!