The City of Asbury Park’s Recreation Committee held its first Family Fun Barbecue on Saturday, at Springwood Avene Park. The free event, held in conjunction with local schools, featured family-friendly offerings for those raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The afternoon included food, music, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children participated in […]

Sports, dance, workout memberships, and mentoring programs are being added to the Asbury Park Recreation fall community roster, city officials have announced. “The goal of the City’s Recreation Committee is to create, and support, as many programs as possible to help benefit the children of Asbury Park,” said Councilman Jesse Kendle [at right], who is […]

The number of Asbury Park kids attending the Recreation Summer Camp program has surpassed last year’s numbers, Recreation Director Leesha Floyd said. To date, 210 city kids are enrolled in the program with numbers due to increase further once summer school kicks off on July 5, Floyd said. The program runs through Aug. 4 at […]

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County is seeking coaches and players for its Youth Basketball League, running from late February through April’s end. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 6 who reside in the city and  will be administered at the Boys and Girls Club Asbury Park […]

City officials released a report Thursday afternoon outlining record highs for the Summer Recreation Program it runs in conjunction with the Asbury Park School District. “Comparing the numbers, this is the best summer we’ve had in the past ten years,” said Councilman Jesse Kendle, who Chairs the Recreation Committee . “So many kids got the […]

Jada Arnstead attended Asbury Park’s Summer Recreation Program since she was 5 years-old, the 14-year-old told a packed a house at the Stone Pony Thursday night. “I’ve been able to associate with so many different people from so many different backgrounds,” she said. “I want to thank you for opening up our minds to something […]

With a goal of making summer recreation programs accessible to all the city’s youth, Asbury Park Mayor John Moor and the City Council have launched the “Mayor’s Rodeo for Recreation Challenge.” “Everyone has been asking me about having a Mayor’s Ball but I’m not really a tuxedo person,” Moor said. “When I learned that there […]

With summer nearing the corner, the municipality is putting out a call to those interested in seasonal employment, the summer day camp program, and crossing guard posts. Available summer jobs include lifeguard, gate attendant, cashier, and maintenance positions, according to a post on the city’s website. Applications are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

School’s out until further notice, but that doesn’t mean the city’s youngsters have to sit at home. Due to last week’s Hurricane Sandy, school has been canceled since last Monday, when the storm hit. School is canceled tomorrow, as well, city manager Terence Reidy said today, but the district is shooting to re-open on Wednesday. […]