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The Friends of Rahway River Parkway is organized exclusively for the improvement, restoration and pre Make sure to check in with our page for upcoming events!

The Friends of Rahway River Parkway has been formed exclusively to encourage and advocate for the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of the Rahway River Parkway, in accord with the Olmsted design principles inherent in its origins and to promote appropriate public enjoyment of the Parkway. Our mission is not only Rahway River Park, but all of the parks along Rahway River in Union County that are connected by the Rahway River Parkway. Parks include Rahway River Park, Hanson Park, McConnell Park, Hampton Park, Nomahegan Park, Lenape Park, Meisel Ave Park, Washington Ave Park, Milton Lake Park,Sperry Park, Osceola Park and Larchmont Park. We are committed to developing various educational content via our social media outlets as well as expert and preservation advocate led programs throughout the community. Thank you for your support from the start of this journey and for your continued partnership. We are especially grateful for the opportunity we have together to continue on the path for preservation of our parklands for future generations to enjoy! Make sure to visit our website http://www.rahwayriverparkway.org/.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃

10/28/2026

🍂📸 YOU’RE INVITED! Celebrate the Beauty of Our Parks! 🌳💚

Join us (FORRP) for our 2026 Photo Contest Winners’ Reception & 2027 Calendar Launch! 🎉

📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 2 PM
📍 Cake Artist Cafe
8 Eastman Street, Cranford, NJ

☕ Coffee and tea are on us, and thanks to Cake Artist Cafe's generosity in sharing their space, it's delicious! Come enjoy a warm cup, spend time with fellow park lovers, admire beautiful photography, and help us celebrate the incredible talent of our photo contest participants.

Every year, we are in awe of the photographs submitted to our contest. Time and time again, these amazing images capture the magic of the Rahway River Parkway, from its breathtaking landscapes and seasonal colors to its fascinating wildlife and the special moments that make our parks so beloved. 💚

✨ Come see the winning photographs featured in our 2027 calendar! We'll also showcase contest entries and celebrate the photographers who shared their vision and helped us see our parks in new, beautiful ways.

Whether you entered the contest, love photography, enjoy visiting our parks, or simply want to spend a little time celebrating nature's beauty with your community, we'd love to see you there!

Bring a friend, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let's cheer to the beauty of the Rahway River Parkway together! 🌿📷

10/28/2026

Revisiting the original Olmsted Brothers' plans for Mattano Park and the Elizabeth River, which never came to fruition, shows that the firm was on the right track for the future of our urban green spaces. Unfortunately, they were not realized. Check it out.

"ReMapping Olmsted" is a project reconstructing the evolution of the Olmsted Brothers’ plans for Mattano Park and the Elizabeth River in New Jersey through the lenses of environmental justice and climate resilience.

Developed in collaboration with Groundwork Elizabeth and funded by the New Jersey Historical Commission - NJHC, the project is led by Dr. Carmelo Ignaccolo at Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy.

Read his full article at our blog: https://ow.ly/ufpi5101JKc

10/27/2026

Thanks to those who came out to help with our Autumn cleanup this past Saturday. It was a small but mighty group, and we picked up lots of plastic trash, especially bottles. The day was perfect, and the help was welcome! Until next cleanup! 🌳

10/24/2026

Hey there Archer! Our 2nd Place Winner picked up his prize bag of goodies! He is one handsome pup! Thanks CB Pet Market for sponsoring. 🐾❤️

10/24/2026

The day is gorgeous, the birds are chirping, and the park is waiting! Join us for our cleanup! We are ready to go! 🌳🍂🤎🍁

10/24/2026

TODAY! WE NEED YOUR HELP! AUTUMN PARK CLEAN-UP! 🍁

Join us at 11 AM for our Autumn Park Cleanup at Rahway River Park!

Let’s come together to give our beloved park a little autumn refresh! We’ll be cleaning around the pond and riverbank areas to help keep our community green, clean, and beautiful for all to enjoy. 🌿

Supplies provided! Bags, grabbers, and gloves will be available thanks to Union County’s Adopt-A-Park program. Please wear long sleeves and sturdy shoes, and don’t forget your fall spirit! 🌳

Meet us at the Lakeside Picnic Area (on the right, past the main parking lot) and look for the Friends of Rahway River Parkway tent to check in.

We’ll have light refreshments and info on how you can get involved year-round! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors; every helping hand makes a difference. 💚

10/23/2026

Join us tomorrow!!! Let’s come together to give our beloved park a little autumn refresh! We’ll clean up around the pond and riverbank areas to keep our community green, clean, and beautiful for all to enjoy. 🌿

NEED YOUR HELP! AUTUMN PARK CLEAN-UP! 🍁

Saturday, October 24 at 11 AM for our Autumn Park Cleanup at Rahway River Park!
(Rain Date: Sunday, October 25, same time, same place!)

Let’s come together to give our beloved park a little autumn refresh! We’ll be cleaning around the pond and riverbank areas to help keep our community green, clean, and beautiful for all to enjoy. 🌿

Supplies provided! Bags, grabbers, and gloves will be available thanks to Union County’s Adopt-A-Park program. Please wear long sleeves and sturdy shoes, and don’t forget your fall spirit! 🌳

Meet us at the Lakeside Picnic Area (on the right, past the main parking lot) and look for the Friends of Rahway River Parkway tent to check in.

We’ll have light refreshments and info on how you can get involved year-round! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors; every helping hand makes a difference. 💚

10/22/2026

🍂📸 IT'S HERE! INTRODUCING THE COVER OF OUR 2027 RAHWAY RIVER PARKWAY CALENDAR! 🌳💚

We are delighted to unveil this year's calendar cover, featuring “Peaceful Waters” by talented photographer Navin Bogg, captured at the beautiful pond in Rahway River Park! 🍁

What a breathtaking way to welcome another year of celebrating our beloved parks!

With its magnificent treeline ablaze in autumn's brilliant reds, oranges, and golds; tranquil waters reflecting nature's vibrant colors; and a procession of waterfowl gliding peacefully across the pond, this photograph captures the very essence of what makes our local parks so special. An intentional design created over 100 years ago using the principles developed by Frederick L. Olmsted.

It's a moment that invites us to pause, breathe, and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, often just minutes from our own front doors. 💚

A heartfelt thank-you to Navin Bogg for sharing this beautiful capture and to all the photographers who participated in our 2026 Rahway River Parkway Photo Contest. Your talent and enthusiasm help us celebrate the natural beauty, wildlife, and recreational treasures found throughout our Parkway. 📸🌿

✨ Stay tuned for more details about the 2027 Rahway River Parkway Calendar and where you can get your copy!

Address

Cranford, NJ
07016

Telephone

+19088583208

Website

http://www.rahwayriverparkway.org/

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