Croda Inc. volunteering their services to PRD!

Vikki Caines (PRD) and Taflin Sullivan (Croda Inc.) coordinated groups of volunteers on October 13 and October 15 to help with garden clean up at Marchand Meadows. PRD thanks Croda Inc. for their time and team effort!

Princeton Muni Transit Bus is Out of Service Today

The Muni Bus Service will not run today due to mechanical issues. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update if there is any further interruption of service. 

2021 Tax Sale

PRD New Assistant Director Hire!

The Princeton Recreation Department is excited to announce it has hired Joe Marrolli as Assistant Director of Recreation.  Since May of 2017, Joe has served as Director of Recreation & Senior Services for the Township of Pemberton. In that ro...

Adaptive November Dance Info!

We’ve decided to try for one more outdoor Adaptive Dance Party because we still can't use our normal indoor spaces. We plan to be in the Community Room at the Princeton Pool Complex again on November 12.

Evan Moorhead Thrilled to Be Guiding Rec Department

Moorhead is dedicated to making sure people keep having great experiences when they come in touch with the department.

Human Services Seeks Donors for Annual Holiday Gift Drive

For immediate release

October 4, 2021For more information please contact: Rhodalynn Jones, Director609-688-2055

Princeton Human Services seeks donors for the 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Drive

Princeton, NJ - Princeton’s Human Services Department seeks donors fo...

4th Quarter Tax Bills Due November 1, 2021

The 2021 Final Tax/Sewer bills have been mailed out and are due November 1, 2021, with a ten-day grace period. If payment is received after November 10th, the interest calculates from the due date of November 1, 2021.

Tree of the Month - Oct 2021 - Red Maple

The red maple is a medium to large deciduous tree named for its distinctive red fall leaves, fruits, flowers and twigs. Its bark is smooth and grey but becomes furrowed, scaly and dark grey as the tree ages. Its leaves are 2.5 to 4 inches in length, with ...

Recreation Thanks You for a Great Summer!

As we wrap-up another summer season, I'd like to offer thanks on behalf of the entire PRD Team to the thousands of patrons who chose to be a part of one or more of our programs. Whether by visiting CP Pool or one of our many parks or as a partici...

Princeton COVID-19 Update

Update-October 25, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Update:

COVID-19 boosters have been approved for all three COVID-19 vaccine products. Those who have had Pfizer or Moderna are eligible for a booster dose 6 months after their second dose and those who receiv...

Flood Damage From Hurricane Ida?

Mercer County has been designated a major FEMA disaster area which enables Princeton residents to apply for assistance.  This assistance covers temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other progr...

Public Notice Regarding Bow Hunting on Public Properties in Princeton

As part of the 2021-2022 deer management program, Princeton will allow a small group of volunteer recreational bow hunters to hunt deer by bow on municipally-owned properties listed on the notice. This will occur between Sept. 18, 2021 - Feb. 19, 2022

Emergency Rental Assistance Programs

Low-Income renters can be protected from eviction for non-payment of rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To protect yourself you MUST complete a self-certification to say your income has been negatively affected by COVID. The certification ca...

Spotted Lantern Fly

The adult lantern flies have now emerged on the ailanthus tree. If these trees are growing in the municipal right of way, we will remove the trees and dispose of the debris. The stump is treated to prevent it from growing back. Unfortunately, these lanter...

Winter Programs Update

 Given the current environment, there is still much uncertainty as to whether the Recreation Department will have access this winter to indoor space at Princeton University or in the public schools. If those facilities are not available, we will ...

Adaptive Group Outing to Kelsey Theatre - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

We are psyched to announce that we will be co-hosting a group trip for ages 18 and up to see the Kelsey Theatre's production of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on Sunday, December 12 at 4:00 pm!!! Tickets are $14.00. You can register through Princeton Sp...

Involvement in State Affairs

 Princeton Recreation Dept. staffers hold key positions across in statewide affairs regarding parks, recreation & aquatics. Program Supervisor Nicole Paulucci sits on the Board of the New Jersey Commission on Recreation for Individuals with D...

Projects and Initiatives

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