With over 1,000 acres of  parkland and open spaces East Brunswick  provide numerous  recreational opportunities.  
The Division of Parks maintains 13 developed and 3 undeveloped parks with extensive facilities for tennis, basketball, handball, soccer and baseball.  Playgrounds, nature trails and lakes and rivers for fishing and boating also beckons young and old alike to enjoy rest and recreation close to home.

East Brunswick is also unique as it offers a Dog park as well as an awesome skateboard park.

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Crystal Springs is the first municipal water park in New Jersey and the immediate region, offers a crystal clear experience in outdoor recreational water activity. This state-of-the-art aquatic facility includes splash pools for tots, serpentine water slides for the adventurous, and the lazy river for the young at heart. The facility offers light lunch and snacks at the concession stand, or you can pack a lunch and enjoy a family picnic in the shade.  Grills are available in the groves of Crystal Springs for your cooking pleasure as well. Alcohol is prohibited as is any glass item. A most important feature of the aquatic center is the accessibility for all patrons to enjoy the facility.  The barrier-free access meets all of the regulations as required by the American with Disabilities Act. Crystal Springs offers seating with approximately 300 deck chairs for poolside relaxation and comfort.  Patrons may also bring their own chairs. In addition to these many amenities, Crystal Springs hosts the Sandpiper Swim Team.  Furthermore, swim lessons are scheduled throughout the summer for those who are seasonal members.

The Division of Recreation offers organized sports and activities  such as Aerobic, crafts & cooking workshops, instructional programs, summer camp... concerts under the stars,  bus trips, special events, Dog training classes and family excursions.

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This program is for children, teens and adults who are receiving special education services and who, without a structured setting, would be unable to be successful in a typical camp or recreation program. We offer a program that stimulates growth and development and targets the social, emotional, behavioral, and communication skills of children. Our staff is carefully chosen for their ability to work with children. They have the gift of creating positive, memorable experiences for children with special needs. The staff is under the supervision and direction of experienced special education teachers.

Activities may include: sports, arts and crafts, karate, fishing, tennis, bicycling, music, home economics, swimming, dance and exercise, group games, and social activities. Trips are scheduled to provide opportunities to visit places of interest.