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  • Recreation
    • Office Hours

      Monday through Friday
      8am to 4pm
      Registrations and payments accepted
      until 3:30pm daily.

    • Location of Recreation Bulding?
      Enter the Borough Hall parking lot drive around
      to Basketball Courts, Mickey Sedlak Recreation Building is on your
      left red brick building.  The recreation office is located up the stairs on the left side of the building looking from the basketball courts.
    • How do I find out about Recreation programs & special events

      The Recreation Department advertises with the Suburban Newspaper, Home News Tribune, Cable Channel 15, Bomber Blasts and our Website Sayrevillerec.com.  Special events sponsored by the Recreation Department that are held at Kennedy Park will be posted at the park entrance.

    • What type of programs are offered.

      Instructional Programs

      All programs can be found on Sayrevillerec.com


      Mommy & Me  
      Ages:          12months to 35months   one hour class once per week
      Sessions:     Winter   Spring   Fall (each session is for 10 weeks)
      Location       Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center  Dolan Street

      Recreation fun Days
      Ages:          3 to 5      3 hour class once per week
      Sessions:    Winter  Spring  Fall (each session is for 10 weeks)
      Location:     Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center Dolan Street

      Little Kid's Playtime @ Kennedy Park
      Ages:         3 to 5      2 1/2hours two to five days per week
      Sessions     Winter  Spring  Fall (each session is 10 weeks)
      Location:    Kennedy Park Recreation Building

      Be Active Get Healthy!
      Ages:         Adult
      Sessions:   Call office for schedule or check SayrevilleRec.com
      Location:    Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center Dolan Street

      Summer Fun
      Ages:         3 to 5    2 1/2 hours once per week for 6 weeks
      Session:     Summer
      Location:    Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center  Dolan Street

      Co-Ed Crafts  
      Ages:        6 to 13   2 1/2 hours once per week for 6 weeks
      Session:    Summer
      Location:   Mickey Sedlak Recreation  Dolan Street

      Mommy & Me
      Ages:       18 months and up    one hour once a week for 6 weeks
      Session:   Summer
      Location:   Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center  Dolan Street

      Gymnastics  Dance  Cheer

      Ages:        6 to 13   3 hours once per week for 6 weeks
      Session:    Summer
      Location:   Truman School Taft Place

      Summer Park Program - Burke's Park
      Ages:       4 to 11   3 hours per day for 6 weeks
      Session:   Summer      Monday & Wednesday   and/or   Tuesday & Thursday
      Location:   Burkes Park   Washington Road

       Sport Organizations
      Sayareville Athletic Assocation
      Boys & girls  Baseball
      Youth Basketball
      Cricket
      Field Hockey
      Competive Cheerleading

      Sayreville Little League
      Baseball & Softball

      Sayreville Soccer Organization
      Soccer

      Sayreville Junior bombers
      Pop Warner football & Cheerleading

      Sayreville Adult Softball
      Mens-Womens & Co-Ed softball leagues


      Special Events

      Kids Bingo     (offered throughout the year)
      Ages:            6 & up
      Location:       Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center  Dolan Street

      Movies          To Be Announced      (offered throughout the year)
      Ages:            open to all residents  (children accompanied by an adult)
      Location:       Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center  & Kennedy Park

      Easter Egg Hunt
      Ages:3 to 12
      Location: Veterans football field behind Borough Hall

      Fishing Derby     (on site-registration)
      Ages:             3 to 14
      Location:        Kennedy Park  (rain or shine)

      Community Flea Market     8am-1:00pm
      Registration: Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center -Dolan Street
      Residents & Non-Residents Invited
      Location:        Borough Hall Fields

      Annual Memorial Day Parade -  10:00am
      In cooperation with the American Legion Post 211 and the VFW Post 4699 
      All service men & women are invited to march in the parade 

      Independence Day Celebration   Kennedy Park
      Live Entertainment, Childrens Games, Food Court
      Childrens Rides and culminating the days events a spectular
      Fireworks Display (approximately 9:30pm)

      Sayreville Day    Kennedy Park 
      Community participation childrens games, rides, foods from around the world,
      entertainment, craft vendors, and much, much, more. 

      Sayreville's Hit the Bricks  Annual 5K Trail Run/Walk 
      A morning of Fun, Food & Music  Run or Walk / Rain or Shine

      Time:         9:30am
      Location:  Capik Nature Preserve
      Care & Share by donating a non-perishable food item to the Food Bank
      Race proceeds to benefit Brain Injured Children of Sayreville

      Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Trunk
      Time:       6:30pm
      Ages:       12 years and under (residents only please)
      Location:   Borough Hall Football Field 
                     

      Annual Toy Drive
      Date:        Starts November
      Time:        8am to 3:30pm   Monday through Friday
      Location:    Recreation Department Dolan Street
      New toys only please.....................Help us to provide
      some holiday cheer for those special residents of Sayreville.

      Holiday Parade Of Lights
      1st Sunday in December  Main St ( Mccutchen to Borough Hall)

      time: 6pm


                  

    • Use of Boro Facilities

      A facility use application is necessary for use of all outdoor areas and buildings. Applications are available at the Recreation Office or may be downloaded from our website and can be e-mailed directly to our office.  E-mail address:  just@sayreville.com.
      A certificate of insurance naming the Boro of Sayreville as additionally insured is required. 
      Vendors participating at any of these sites must provide their certificate of insurance.
       

    • Picnic Rental

       

      PICNIC CHECK LIST:

       

      To get approval for a picnic at Burkes Park, Jackson Park or Bailey Park the following items must be received by this office. Approvals can take up to 3 weeks.

      1. Completed Application for Facility Use
      2. Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed and dated
      3. Certificate of Insurance must be received for all vendors and organizations (see attached copy)
      4. Check made payable to Sayreville Recreation for use of the park or Cash – Rates are as follows:

       

      Weekday Rate:

      Flat Rate Up to 2:00 pm.

                                     Resident              Non-Resident

      Up to 450 People - $125.00                $175.00 - One Borough Employee

      451 – 800 People - $250.00                $325.00 - Two Borough Employee

      Over 800 People – to be negotiated based upon the needs of the party and the costs incurred by the Borough.

      Each Additional hour:

      Up to 450 People - $60                       $60– One Borough Employee

      451 – 800 People - $120                     $120.00 – Two Borough Employees

      Over 800 People – to be negotiated based upon the needs of the party and the costs incurred by the Borough.

       Saturday Picnics

      Flat Rate (7 hours, including one (1) hour setup and one (1) hour cleanup)

                                     Resident              Non-Resident

      Up to 450 People - $400.00                $600.00 - One Borough Employee

      451 – 800 People - $800.00                $1,200.00 - Two Borough Employee

      Over 800 People – to be negotiated based upon the needs of the party and the costs incurred by the Borough.

      Each Additional hour:

      Up to 450 People - $60                       $60– One Borough Employee

      451 – 800 People - $120                     $120.00 – Two Borough Employees

      Over 800 People – to be negotiated based upon the needs of the party and the costs incurred by the Borough.

      SUNDAY PICNICS

      Flat Rate (7 hours, including one (1) hour setup and one (1) hour cleanup)

      .                               Resident             Non-Resident

      Up to 450 People - $450.00                $650.00 - One Borough Employee

      451 – 800 People - $900.00                $1,300.00 - Two Borough Employee

      Over 800 People – to be negotiated based upon the needs of the party and the costs incurred by the Borough.

      Each Additional hour:

      Up to 450 People - $70.00                  $70.00– One Borough Employee

      451 – 800 People - $140.00                $140.00 – Two Borough Employees

      Over 800 People – to be negotiated based upon the needs of the party and the costs incurred by the Borough.

       

       

    • Who needs a boat ramp permit?

      A boat ramp pemit is required by all residents and non-residents who lauch a boat or watercraft from the docking facility.  This includes all powered and non-powered watercraft.

    • How do I obtain a boat permit


      Boat permits may be obtained at the Recreation Office, Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street - Monday thru Friday - 8:00am - 3:30pm.  Permits are available to residents and non-residents.  A copy of the boat and trailer registration & driver license of owner are required. 

      Rates:Resident - $80.00 1st watercraft - $30.00 2nd craft
               Senior-65+- $55.00 1st watercraft - $25.00 2nd craft

         Non-Resident - $160.00 1st watercraft - $60.00 2nd craft
              Senior 65+ - $110.00 1st watercraft - $50.00 2nd craft

      Commercial          $300.00 per watercraft 

      Note:  Trailers transporting two (2) Jet Ski's must have permits affixed and display for each Jet Ski.

      Daily
      Resident                    $15.00
      Non-Resident             $30.00

      Commercial                $40.00

      Yearly permits can be purchased on-line at Sayrevillerec.com or at the boat ramp.  Current boat & trailer registration along with driver license and proof of payment are required. , Permits will be issued by the Recreation dept. or the  boat dock attendant if on duty.  Two stickers will be issued.
      Boat dock attendants are on duty from Memorial Day to Labor Day

    • Do I need a fishing permit to fish in Sayreville lakes?

      If you want to fish at the Capik Nature Preserve Wellfields, a permit from the Recreation Department is required.  Wellfield lakes are open for fishing for Sayreville residents only.
      If you want to fish at Kennedy Park lakes no permit is required. 

      A valid NJ Fishing License is required for ages 16 thru 70 to fish at any location.

    • How do I obtain a fishing permit?

      Fishing permits for the Wellfield area on Bordentown Road are available to Sayreville Residents only.  This is a catch and release area. Proof of residency & state fishing license is required. Permit may be obtained at the Recreation Office, Monday thru Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm.  Parking is available in the Capik Nature Preserve by the dog park.  No vehicles are permited at the lake area.

      Fishing permits are not required at Kennedy Park.  This is a green acres park and is open to the public.  A state license is required for ages 16 thru 70 to fish in the park.
    • Adult Leagues

      Co-Ed Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Co-Ed Softball & Men's Softball-Sunday league, weeknight league and fall weeknight league..
      Notification of league registration dates and meetings  are through The Suburban Newspaper, The Home News Tribune, Cable Channel #15

    • Use of Skatepark

      A permit is not required for use of the Skatepark located in Kennedy Park.
      Rules and regulations are posted and is a skate & bike at your own risk facility.
      This facility is open to the public and closes at dusk.

    • Summer youth employment
      The Recreation Department offers summer employment for its' 6 week  parks program.  Applicants must be 15 years of age.  Applications are accepted each year January - February and may be obtained at the Recreation Office Monday thru Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm.