Upcoming Recreation Seasons & Event Dates
Soccer | K - 2nd Grades
Registration: Open now–September 5, 2026
Season: September 12–November 7, 2026
Soccer | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–August 23, 2026
Season: September 12–November 14, 2026
Basketball | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–November 8, 2026
Season: December 5, 2026–March 13, 2027
Wrestling | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–December 6, 2026
Season: December 7, 2026–March 19, 2027
NFL Flag Football | 1st–2nd Grades and Squirts Division
Registration: Open now–April 11, 2027
Season: April 17–May 22, 2027
NFL Cheer
Registration: Open now–April 11, 2027
Season: April 17–May 22, 2027
NFL Flag Football | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–March 21, 2027
Season: April 17–June 5, 2027
Baseball and Softball | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–March 21, 2027
Season: April 3–June 12, 2027
Special Events
Halloween Parade: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Santa Comes to Town: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, March 21, 2027
Fishing Derby: Saturday, May 15, 2027
Please mark your calendars and register before the deadlines.
NORTH PLAINFIELD RECREATION UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS
Free Summer Session: Hatha Yoga
Stretch, breathe, and unwind with us this summer! Join our 1-Hour In-Person Classes designed for all skill levels.
Class Schedule & Time
- Dates: Wednesdays - July 8, July 15, and July 22
- Time: 6:30 PM
Location:
Vermeule Community Center: 614 Greebrooke Rd. North Plainfield
SPACE is limited! Contact The Recreate Office at 908-756-0247
Spring 2026 Flag Football Champions Crowned!
The flags have been pulled, the touchdowns have been scored, and the Spring 2026 NFL Flag Football season has officially come to a thrilling close!
Our Spring 2026 Winners:
- Commanders – 3rd and 4th grade League Champions
- Bills – 5th and 6th grade League Champions
A huge thank you to all of our players, coaches, referees, and fans who made this season unforgettable. Your energy on the field week after week is what makes NP Recreation so special!
Photos & Next Season
Ready to get back on the gridiron? Registration now open!
North Plainfield Rec Sports Registration is Open! 
Give your child (ages 4–14) an active, fun, and unforgettable year! Register now for upcoming youth recreational sports:
- NFL Flag Football
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Baseball / Softball
Sign up today at
¡Inscripciones Abiertas para Deportes Recreativos en North Plainfield! 🏀⚽🏈
¿Quieres que tu hijo tenga un año activo, divertido e inolvidable? ¡El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de North Plainfield (North Plainfield Parks and Recreation) te invita a inscribirlo en sus programas deportivos!
Detalles Clave:
- ¿Para quién? Niños y niñas de 4 a 14 años.
- ¿Qué deportes? La oferta incluye:
- Fútbol Americano Flag (NFL Flag Football)
- Baloncesto (Basketball)
- Fútbol (Soccer)
- Lucha (Wrestling)
- Béisbol / Sófbol (Baseball / Softball)
¡No esperes más! Las inscripciones ya están abiertas para todos los deportes.
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Get Ready to Cheer, North Plainfield!
Join North Plainfield Recreation Cheer - Dance and show your team spirit! Our cheer program build confidence, teamwork and community pride - all while having fun and learning new skills.
Classes start April 18
Announcing North Plainfield's Hometown Heros
North Plainfield proudly celebrates the courage, dedication, and service of our Hometown Heroes!
These individuals are the heart of our community, and we are grateful for their commitment to protecting, serving, and inspiring us all!
North Plainfield's Green Acres Park
Green Acres Park, on Rockview Terrace just southeast of Green Brook Rd. in North Plainfield (Somerset Co.) is a fairly new playground in a lovely park. The playground features a large structure for older kids and a smaller one for younger ones, plus a tall, free-standing slide, and rocking dino and alligator. I took the pictures the day they were delivering mulch; generally the ground cover is better than in the photos.
Next to the playground is a shady picnic grove with swings, and lovely Green Brook, with a big rocky “beach”. My kids could spend hours throwing rocks in the water.
The park is very popular with dog walkers for the beautiful path around a