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Parks & Recreation

horizontal rule Bernards Township Parks & Recreation

Bernards Township is pleased to offer residents a variety of programs and activities for all ages throughout the year.

Program Registration Policies & Procedures

Program Registration

  • To register for a program, complete and sign the appropriate registration form and return it to the Recreation Department in person or by mail to:   
    Bernards Township Recreation, 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, NJ  07920 
  • Youth programs require a separate registration form for each child and each program. Adults may register for multiple programs/trips on one form.   
  • Programs with special in-person registration are noted as such and registration will be accepted  from the registrant's immediate family only. 
  • Payment can be made by cash or check only! Credit cards are not accepted. Make all checks payable to "Bernards Township."  Use separate checks for each program in case one is unavailable. 
  • Proof of Bernards Township residency (drivers license, utility bill, etc.) is required if your address is  not printed on your check.   
  • Some programs have a late registration fee. Postmarks do not apply if your registration is received  after the deadline you will be charged the late fee. 
  • Participants must be registered before attending any program.   
  • Carpool, coach, schedule, team or group requests are not accepted for any program.  Registrations  with requests will be returned. 

Non-Residents

  • Youth programs are for Bernards Township residents, unless otherwise noted.
  • Non-residents may register for adult programs (non-resident rate) and trips.

Refunds

  • Refund policies may vary per program and are subject to a processing fee. 
  • Refunds will not be issued if requested after the program's start date.
  • Refunds are processed in 4-6 weeks.
  • Bus trips are non-refundable. Once trips are paid, you are responsible for selling your own tickets should you be unable to attend.
  • Full refunds are issued if the program or trip is canceled by the Recreation Department. 

Nothing cancels a great program faster than participants who wait until the last minute to register. There is a point at which programs and trips must be canceled due to low registration. Enroll early!

Your registration and check may be returned by mail for the following reasons:

  • The program was cancelled 
  • The program was full 
  • Your registration included a carpool, coach, schedule or team request 
  • Your registration form was not complete, your check was not signed, written for the Incorrect amount or not made payable to "Bernards Township"

In case of the above, your registration and check will be returned to you by mail with a letter of explanation. All registrations are accepted on a space available basis (regardless of payment deadline). If a program is full when you register your name will be placed on a waiting list.

The Recreation Department reserves the right to add or cancel programs and alter schedules.