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Monday 8:30am - 10pm Tuesday 8:30am - 10pm Wednesday 8:30am - 10pm Thursday 8:30am - 10pm Friday 8:30am - 10pm Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

Cranford Recreation and Parks Department

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Like our page to stay updated on the latest news and current programs offered by the Recreation Dept. Open Gym is posted the night before at 9:00 PM.

Updates for Programs, Events, Open Gym, Teen Night, and Cranford Pool and Fitness. always subject to change during the week. The mission of the Cranford Recreation & Parks Department is to provide leisure programs and activities for the citizens of Cranford. The benefits of leisure services are designed to meet the mental, physical and social needs of our residents in the community, while enhancing the overall quality of life. Any Cranford resident who can show identification with a Cranford address is welcome to use the facilities, which include the gym, game room and lounge area. Even if you attend school in Cranford but are not a resident you may not use the facilities.

10/29/2026

🔬 WINTER MINI CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🧪

Keep the kids busy over winter break with Mad Science Crazy Chem Works! Get ready for three days of exciting experiments, hands-on activities, and scientific discoveries!

📅 December 28–30, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue
💲 $300 per student

Give your child a winter break filled with science, exploration, and fun!

Register today through Community Pass:
https://register.communitypass.net/Cranford

10/29/2026

🤖 **WINTER BREAK FUN: BUILT BY ME STEM WORKSHOPS!** 🚀

Keep your kids engaged, learning, and creating over winter break! Join Built By Me at the Cranford Community Center for three exciting LEGO® Robotics and Coding workshops.

📅 **WORKSHOP DATES | 9 AM – 12 PM**

⚙️ **Monday, December 28: Mechanical Marvels**
Build and program unique machines using LEGO® robotics kits, sensors, and motors!

🧠 **Tuesday, December 29: Funky Concepts**
Get creative with hands-on building and coding challenges that bring your ideas to life!

🏀 **Wednesday, December 30: Sports Adventure**
Combine STEM and sports by building and programming your own sports-themed robots!

**WORKSHOP DETAILS**
- Grades 1–5
- $95 per child for residents / $120 for non-residents
- Limited to 10 children per workshop
- Location: Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue

Give your child the chance to build, explore, problem-solve, and discover the fun of STEM!

**Register today through Community Pass:**
https://register.communitypass.net/Cranford

Spaces are limited, so don't wait to sign up!

10/29/2026

🚀 SCHOOL'S OUT, STEM IS IN! 🤖

Keep the kids learning, building, and creating during the November school days off with Built By Me STEM Workshops at the Cranford Community Center!

🔬 Thursday, November 5 | 9 AM–12 PM
LEGO® Robotics & Coding – Science Adventure
Grades 2–5: Explore space, build LEGO® structures, and program robots to navigate obstacles!

🏎️ Friday, November 6 | 9 AM–12 PM
LEGO® Robotics & Coding – Sports Adventure
Grades 2–5: Build and program sports-themed robots using LEGO® robotics kits, sensors, and motors!

📍 Location: Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue
💲 Cost: $95 per resident / $120 per non-resident
👥 Limited to 10 children per workshop!

Give your child the opportunity to explore STEM, develop problem-solving skills, and have fun creating something amazing!

Register today through Community Pass:
https://register.communitypass.net/Cranford

10/29/2026

🏀 MORE DATES ADDED! 🔥

Looking for something fun and active while school is out? Join Coach Fire for his Basketball Clinic at the Cranford Community Center!

Designed for boys and girls ages 4–13, this clinic focuses on basketball fundamentals, including shooting, ball handling, and passing.

📅 NEW CLINIC DATES:
Thursday, November 5
Friday, November 6
Monday, December 28
Tuesday, December 29
Wednesday, December 30

⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
💲 $35 for residents | $40 for non-residents

Bring your own basketball and water bottle!

📍 Cranford Community Center
220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, NJ

Register today through Community Pass! register.communitypass.net/cranford

Or scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to sharpen your skills with Coach Fire! 🏀🔥

10/29/2026

🎃👻 AND THE WINNERS ARE...! 👻🎃

Cranford was filled with spooky, creative, and incredible Halloween displays! Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Halloween House Decorating Contest and voted for their favorites.

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

🎃 Most Outrageous: 429 North Union Ave.
🕸️ Most Creative: 307 Casino Ave.
👻 Spookiest: 246 Hillside Ave.
💀 Ghostly: 2 LaSalle Ave.
🍬 Not as Scary: 242 Hillside Ave.
😱 Wow!!: 597 Brookside Ave.
🏆 All Around Favorite: 404 Manor Ave.
❤️ Fan Favorite: 429 North Union Ave.

🧡 Congratulations to all our winners for helping make Cranford a little spookier this Halloween!

10/29/2026

📣 SCHOOL’S OUT MINI CAMPS ARE HERE! 🎨🏀🚀

No school? No problem! Keep the kids busy, learning, and having fun with our School’s Out Mini Camps at the Cranford Community Center on November 3, 5 & 6!

Choose from a variety of exciting programs:

🫟 Slimergency Rescue – Create your own slime!
🎨 Pop Up! Art Workshop – Explore art and creativity.
🏀 Coach Fire – Fun-filled basketball clinic.
🔬 Kiddies Kaleidoscope – Science, robotics, crafts, and more!
🤖 Built By Me LEGO® Robotics & Coding – Build, create, and explore!
🚀 Mad Science – Discover space and the science of flight!

📍 Location: Cranford Community Center
📅 Dates: November 3, 5 & 6, 2026
👧 Programs available for a variety of ages and grade levels!

Spots are limited, so don't wait to register!

👉 Register here: https://register.communitypass.net/cranford

Make their days off fun, creative, and full of discovery with Cranford Recreation & Parks!

10/27/2026

🏀 DON’T WAIT — REGISTER TODAY!

Give your young athlete a chance to sharpen their skills at the Coach Fire Basketball Clinic on November 5 & 6 at Cranford Community Center!

Ages 4–13 | 9–11 AM
Residents: $35 | Non-Residents: $40

Focus on shooting, ball handling and passing!

Spots are limited! Secure your spot today on Community Pass:
https://register.communitypass.net/cranford

10/27/2026

Get ready for a SLIMERGENCY! Join us at Cranford Community Center for a slime-making class on November 5 or 6!

🧪 Grades 2+
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
💲 Residents: $75 | Non-Residents: $90
All supplies included!

🚨 Spots are limited! Register today on Community Pass:
https://register.communitypass.net/cranford

10/27/2026

🏀 GET MOVING WITH REC FOR ALL!

Join us for Sensory-Friendly Open Gym at the Cranford Community Center! Kids ages 8+ can enjoy time to play, move, socialize and have fun in a welcoming environment.

📅 Tuesdays, October 6 – November 10
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue
👟 Sneakers required

Come once or come every week!

Register today on Community Pass:
https://register.communitypass.net/cranford

10/27/2026

🧘‍♀️ Registration is OPEN!

Take a little time for yourself with Meditation for Wellness at Cranford Recreation!

Join us Mondays from 7–8 PM, October 19–November 23, for restorative meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness practices designed to help you relax, reduce stress, and enhance your well-being.

Ages 18+ | $120 Residents | $145 Non-Residents

✨ Give yourself the gift of relaxation. Register today!

🔗 https://register.communitypass.net/Cranford

Address

220 Walnut Avenue
Cranford, NJ
07016

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 10pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 10pm
Thursday	8:30am - 10pm
Friday	8:30am - 10pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19087097283

Website

https://www.cranfordrecreation.org/

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