The mission statement of the Asbury Park Recreation Department is to provide quality recreational programs for the youth of our community and to support and enhance existing programs being conducted by recreational agencies within the city.
Ms. Leesha Floyd, Director of Recreation, has been offering outstanding programming for our youth and adults for the past 20 plus years. Ms. Floyd works with 9 members from the community who are appointed by the Mayor and Counsel to serve on the Recreation Advisory Committee. Together they work with Ms. Floyd sharing ideas that will entertain our residents throughout the year. A favorite is the Halloween Trunk or Treat that is sponsored by the city. Now in its 6th year hundreds of families participate in this event while residents volunteer to decorate their cars and give goodies to the children of Asbury Park.
Every summer children aged 5 to 13 can look forward to experiencing an exciting summer camp. From trips to Great Adventure Amusement Park, to Bronx Zoo, to learning beats and rhymes at the Lakehouse Music Academy, or learning how to swim at the Boys & Girls Club there is always an activity that will bring a smile to the face of every child.
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This summer is no exception:
- Asbury Park Summer Day Camp Program kicks off June 30 -August 8,2025 Monday-Friday from 12 noon-4:30 pm at Thurgood Marshall, MLK & Bradley Schools. The registration fee is $200, and proof of residency is required. The fee includes lunch and admission fees for most trips that include movies, Pt. Pleasant aquarium and rides, waterparks, American Dream Mall, beach trips, and Hurricane Harbor
- Back by popular demand additional swimming lessons will be offered from June 28-August 2 for youth ages 5-10: 8am-9am and youth ages 11-17 from 9am to 10 am at the Boys and Girls Club. 1201 Monroe Ave. The fee is $25 per person (non-refundable)
- If your son or daughter is interested in the Summer Track Program the city will offer this program for grades K-12. Your future track star will learn exercises, proper stretching, participate in drills, meets and learn cooldown techniques. This program started June 2 and runs until July 7th at the APHS track
- If soccer is what your child is interested in, students in grades 1-5 will be taught the basics of soccer and participate in friendly soccer games. The program is held at the Bradley School soccer field. Program begins June 13-July 25, 2025
- A FREE Surf Clinic is being offered to students in grades 2-6. This is a one-week camp. Where participants will receive an introduction to the world of surfing by a trained surfing professional. For more information, please email info@summertimesurf.com
- New this summer is the Line Dancing Program. If you have been standing on the sidelines because you didn’t know how to line dance. Well now you can join the fun beginning July 10th- July 31 from 6pm to 8pm at Springwood Park.
The recreation department has not forgotten about our youth who have aged out of the program. Those students who meet the working age requirement may be employed by the city through a workforce development grant which will reimburse the city for the wages it pays the youth. Those students selected will become city ambassadors and work at the water park, or as a camp counselor.
All committee meetings are open to the public. The Recreation Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month on the 2nd floor at City Hall from 5pm to 6pm.
For more information regarding any of the programs offered by the Recreation Department please visit the city’s website, email recreation@cityofasburypark.com or call 732 502 5759.
