Middletown Township Committee Demands Halt on Offshore Wind Energy Plans for NJ Coastline

For Immediate Release – March 7, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown Township Committee unanimously passed a resolution that expresses support for a federal and/or state moratorium on offshore wind energy projects along the Ne...

Community Advisory: Construction Begins on Middletown’s First Municipally-Owned Dog Park

Middletown Township is excited to announce that its first municipally-owned dog park is officially underway! It will be the latest addition to Tindall Park (across the street from Middletown High School North) and located past the tennis courts and before...

Donate to Middletown Social Services' Easter Basket Drive by Friday, 3/31

Middletown Social Services is collecting Easter grass, candy, and gift cards to create baskets for those in need in our community. Please also consider donating the free ham you can earn through supermarket promotions. Donations should be dropped off at 1...

3/21/23 Rabies Alert: Rabid Skunk Found in Area of Riverbrook Ave., Harvey Ave., and Shelbern Dr.

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown Township Animal Control Division responded to a call of an ill skunk on Saturday, March 18^th in the area of Riverbrook Ave., Harvey Ave., and Shelbern Dr. in Lincroft. Middletown Animal Control captured t...

New Jersey American Water Plans for Temporary Water Treatment Changes in Monmouth County until April

Press release originally published by New Jersey American Water

CAMDEN, N.J. (JAN. 30, 2023) – As part of an annual maintenance program for its water distribution system, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment proce...

Middletown Township Police Department Seeks Domestic Violence Response Team Volunteer Advocates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:             2/8/23

CONTACT:     Lt. Anthony Gigante, DVRT DVLO

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MTPD Equipped with Body Cameras

Body-worn cameras play a vital role for law enforcement officers and the community that they serve. The cameras are a significant deterrent to unlawful and inappropriate behavior by all those who are present when police interact with the public. The Middl...

MTPD Reminds Residents to Lock Car Doors and Take Key Fobs to Avoid Thefts

The Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) would like to remind residents to lock their cars and take the key fob inside. Thefts of cars and property are often due to keys being left inside vehicles and failure to lock the doors.

REMEMBER: LOCKING YO...

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Download Recycle Coach for updates sent via text or email including personalized collection calendars, emergency collection notifications and a what-goes-where lookup tool!

Mother-Son Cornhole Tournament

Mother-Son Cornhole Tournament

Team up with mom for an exciting night of cornhole! Double elimination format guarantees each team at least 2 games. Prize to the top mother-son team in each division. Star Wars themed! Wear your best matching Star Wars outfi...

Summer Camp 2023

Summer Camp 2023

There's still space in Recreation's Traditional and Science Camps! Register today. 

For prices, timing, themes and more information click here.

2023 Weeks

Week 1: 7/5/22 - 7/7/23Week 2: 7/10/23 - 7/14/23Week 3: 7/17...

Storywalk Grand Opening

Storywalk Grand Opening

Celebrate the opening of Poricy Park's very own Storywalk: a fun, educational activity that places the pages of a children's story along an ADA accessible trail. Join the author, Beth Ferry, author of the "Sti...

Specialty Camps 2023

These fun Specialty Camps wrap around Recreation's Traditional Camps and run by third party companies. Register here starting March 1st!

No discounts apply to specialty camps. Middletown Recreation camp t-shirts are not required.

More information o...

Gone Running Spring Training

Gone Running Spring Training

Join us to spring back into your training as we hit the track and run for fun!  This action-packed program is taught in a relaxed, positive and supportive environment. High School and Middle School runners&...

Poricy Park Exploration Week

Poricy Park Exploration Week

We've got a week of fun activities that give a sampling of the fun to be had at Poricy Park. Whether you are attending camp in the following weeks, or just looking for some summer fun, we hope you'll join us! 

Day: Sund...

Colonial Games

Colonial Games

Take a step back in time in our Colonial-era Farmhouse. We'll play with reproduction children's toys, see where colonial children slept and lived, and play some group games for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun!

Day: MondayD...

Guided Fossil Hunts

Guided Fossil Hunts

Calling all amateur paleontologists! Come dig up some Middletown history at the Poricy Brook Fossil Beds. Expect to find marine fossils from the Cretaceous period, 65-72 million years ago. Meet directly at the Poricy Park Fossil Beds fo...

Middletown Soccer Showdown

Middletown Soccer Showdown

Celebrate the end of the school year with Middletown Recreation's Soccer Showdown Tournament! All teams are guaranteed two games in this double elimination, 4v4 tournament. Medals for division winners, commemorative patc...

Earth Day Celebration

Earth Day Celebration

Let's celebrate Earth Day in the parks! Join us as we beautify Camp Hope in Lincroft Acres. A great community service project, join us to line and maintain our trails. Registration recommended starting March 1st. Scout groups...

Colonial Farmhouse Open House Weekend

Murray Farmhouse Open House Weekend

The Murray Farmhouse is proud to be one of the 50 historic sites in Monmouth County opening its doors to visitors for the 2-day event “Weekend in Old Monmouth.” See this outstanding example of a middle-class colonial-era...

Teen Open Volleyball

Teen Open Volleyball

Join us for teen only volleyball on Tuesday nights! Please note this is only drop-in play, no instruction/coaching provided.

Day: TuesdaysSession 1: March 14th - April 4th, $16 (R), Register here under Winter season.Session 2: April 11t...

Jedi Masters Snapology Class

Jedi Masters Snapology

If you love Star Wars, this is the class for you! Come participate in Star Wars themed building activities using LEGO bricks and other interactive learning tools each week. Children will train to become LEGO Jedi Masters by building ...

Spring Break at Poricy Park

Spring Break Programs

Join us for fun, educational programming this Spring Break! Come dig up some Middletown history at the Poricy Brook Fossil Beds or find what's at the bottom of the Murray Pond. Dress to get muddy for both! Geared towards Ages: 5 years...

Middletown Night at Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Middletown Night at Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Join us for Middletown Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Friday, July 28th. Cheer on the local team, watch fireworks and enjoy Marvel Night.

Date: Friday, July 28th 2023Time: 7pmLocation: ShoreTown Ballpark (2...

Daddy-Daughter Beach Bash

Daddy-Daughter Beach Bash: Mermaids & Pirates

Daddy-Daughter is back at the beach! Enjoy DJ, activities, and dinner. This year's theme is Pirates and Mermaids! Bring your beach chairs and blankets. 

Day: Friday, June 9th 2023Time: 5:30pm-8pmLoc...

Recreation is Hiring!

The Recreation Department is hiring, be a part of a great team! Find job descriptions and apply online here.- Field & Facility Coordinator, Full-Time- Senior Center Bus Driver, Part-Time- Preschool Lead Teacher, Part-Time- Camp Counselor, Par...

Town-Wide Garage Sale

Town-Wide Garage Sale

Join us for the annual Town Wide Garage Sale! 

Google Map of AddressesPDF of Garage Sales by Day coming May 2023PDF of Garage Sales by Neighborhood coming May 2023

Sellers who register for this event will be able to enter their...

Middletown Pickleball Tournament

Middletown Recreation's Adult Pickleball Tournament is back for Spring! This year's theme is Spring pastels - best dressed team wins a prize!

Tournament Information

Friday, April 14th - Mixed DoublesRain date: Friday, April 28th6pm-9pmNorm...

EGGstravaganza

Join us for a family fun day of Spring crafts, activities, plant your own flower, photos with the Bunny, balloon artist, petting zoo, Doodle Dude & Miss Fish, and more! Event is indoors/outdoors. NO EGG HUNT HERE.

Date: Saturday, April 1st 202...

Beach Egg Hunt

The hunt returns to the beach! Sign-up for your age-appropriate timeslot and hunt for eggs with prizes. Bring your own basket. Event is rain or shine*

Date: Saturday, April 1stTime: 2pm-3:30pmLocation: Ideal Beach (Bayside Parkway, Middletown)Ages...

Adult Yoga

Find your Zen with instructor June! This yoga class is appropriate for the experienced yoga student as well as the novice. Please bring props - yoga straps, bolsters or pillows, eye pillows and a yoga mat. Presented by Hot and Soul Yoga.

Winter IV Dates: 3...

Adult Open Basketball

Keep fit this new year and join us for Adult Open Basketball. Coed teams picked weekly.

WednesdaysWinter Dates: Jan 18th-Mar 29thSpring Dates: Apr 5th-May 31st (Off 3/3), $32 for full 8 weeksTime: 7:00-9:00pmLocation: Cr...

Adult Volleyball

Enjoy great exercise and socialization, join us for Adult only volleyball on Tuesdays. No experience required. Co-ed teams picked weekly.

Winter Indoor Volleyball SessionDates: Tuesdays, Jan 10th - Apr 4th (Off 2/14)Time: 7:30pm-9:30pmLocation: Cr...

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