Newark Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services

Newark Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services Free year round activities and programs for children in Newark. Arts, Design, Sports, Music, Culture

John F. Kennedy Recreation Center's State of the Art Fitness Center is open Monday - Saturday. The newly renovated Fitn...
09/08/2026

John F. Kennedy Recreation Center's State of the Art Fitness Center is open Monday - Saturday. The newly renovated Fitness Center is fully functional and equipped with just about an fitness apparatus you would need to achieve a great workout with great results. See flyer or Call 973-733-5483 for more details.

Due to recent developments with the weather conditions for Saturday, July 18th, the Annual Mayor’s Family Reunion has be...
07/17/2026

Due to recent developments with the weather conditions for Saturday, July 18th, the Annual Mayor’s Family Reunion has been postponed to SUNDAY, JULY 19th. Please contact the aide in your respective ward for any additional information. See updated flyer for details.

It's that time of year again!!!!! You and your family are invited to join us for Mayor Baraka's Family Reunion on SATURD...
06/30/2026

It's that time of year again!!!!! You and your family are invited to join us for Mayor Baraka's Family Reunion on SATURDAY, JULY 18th.
Experience a relaxing day of fun, food, music and more with your family and community. Contact the Aide in your respective ward for tickets and detailed information. See Flyer for contact numbers.

Saturday, July 11th Newark Native and Former NFL Superstar Tahir Whitehead will host his Annual Youth Football Camp at t...
06/30/2026

Saturday, July 11th Newark Native and Former NFL Superstar Tahir Whitehead will host his Annual Youth Football Camp at the Tahir Whitehead Sports Complex in Nat Turner Park on 179 Boyd Street near 18th Avenue. Register your child and/or Team Today by scanning the QR Code to access the registration form. See flyer for details.

Attention Residents: Please be aware that there is a flyer circulating on social media about a "Pool Takeover" at our JF...
06/12/2026

Attention Residents: Please be aware that there is a flyer circulating on social media about a "Pool Takeover" at our JFK location. THIS IS NOT TRUE AT ALL!! There will not be any pool parties or takeovers at our sites this summer. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE CONFUSION!

Newark's indoor & outdoor pools are OPEN!!!!! Bring the Family out & cool off at our 2 indoor and 4 outdoor pools locate...
06/12/2026

Newark's indoor & outdoor pools are OPEN!!!!! Bring the Family out & cool off at our 2 indoor and 4 outdoor pools located throughout the City of Newark, NJ - City Hall All are Welcoome! See flyer for details.

Address

94 William Street
Newark, NJ
07102

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19737336454

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