{"id":137,"date":"2016-01-22T05:20:55","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T05:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/saddlebrook.arsh-econsulting.com\/recreation-department\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2026-01-30T21:11:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:11:47","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-137\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-137-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-137-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-137-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Welcome to Saddle Brook Recreation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-153 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Saddle_Brook_Falcons.jpg\" alt=\"saddle_brook_falcons\" width=\"224\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Saddle_Brook_Falcons.jpg 308w, https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Saddle_Brook_Falcons-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Saddle_Brook_Falcons-298x300.jpg 298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>Athletics play an important part in the life of the township. &nbsp;Young people learn a great deal from participating in athletics. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, competition and how to win or lose gracefully are integral parts of our athletic program. &nbsp;Athletic participation also plays an important part in helping children develop a healthy self-concept as well as a healthy body. &nbsp;Athletic competition also helps children develop pride in their town.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Gallo<\/p>\n<p>Director, Saddle Brook Recreation<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-137-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Saddle Brook Recreation Center - Rules<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Open Gym<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ages 1-12:<\/strong> Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages 13-17:<\/strong> No one under the age of 13 permitted in the building, but a parent or guardian may be present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages 18+:<\/strong> Open gym, no one under the age of 18 is permitted in the building.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3MPILiy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Download the Recreation Center Rules<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-137-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Saddle Brook Recreation Calendar<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Recreation Center Schedule for January 2026<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">REMINDER: All dates\/times\/events\/etc. are subject to change&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026-JANUARY-REC-CALENDAR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Download The January 2026 Recreation Calendar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2026-JANUARY-REC-CALENDAR.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-821 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/12\/2026-JANUARY-REC-CALENDAR-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/12\/2026-JANUARY-REC-CALENDAR-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/12\/2026-JANUARY-REC-CALENDAR-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/12\/2026-JANUARY-REC-CALENDAR-768x994.jpg 768w, 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><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Lightning Detection Sysytem<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>Attention Saddle Brook Residents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For the safety of our residents Lightning Warning Devices have been installed at numerous locations around town. If there is Lightning within 2.5 miles of any detector a 15 second blast of horns will sound. Our devices are equipped with a strobe light. The strobe will operate until the hazard has cleared the area. At that moment the \u201call clear\u201d horns will sound. The \u201call clear\u201d horns are three 5 second blasts. The strobe will turn off as well. The detectors will only sound from 8AM -10PM. Any questions please email <strong><a href=\"mailto:SBREC@saddlebrooknj.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBREC@saddlebrooknj.gov<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/05\/lightning-warning-safety-tips.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-580 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/05\/lightning-warning-safety-tips-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/05\/lightning-warning-safety-tips-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/05\/lightning-warning-safety-tips-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/05\/lightning-warning-safety-tips-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saddlebrooknj.us\/recreation-department\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/05\/lightning-warning-safety-tips-624x967.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Saddle Brook Recreation Athletics play an important part in the life of the township. &nbsp;Young people learn a great deal from participating in athletics. 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