North Plainfield Recreation

North Plainfield Recreation offers activities including basketball, wrestling, baseball and softball, youth soccer, chess classes, NFL Flag Football, NFL Cheer, Zumba, and fall yoga. The chess class is listed for 2nd–8th grades, basketball and wrestling for 3rd–8th grades, youth soccer for K–8, and NFL Flag Football for 1st–2nd grades and Squirts Division as well as 3rd–8th grades.

Programs

• Fall Yoga Class — Tuesday mornings 10:00 AM; Thursday evenings 6:30 PM · Classes held at Vermeule Center.
• Chess Class — 2nd–8th Grades · Monday 4:30 - 5:30 · Learn, play, and have fun! Perfect for beginner to intermediate players. Optional trophy tournament. With Lou De Lauro, Four Time State Champion Chess Coach!
• Basketball — 3rd–8th Grades · Registration open now–November 8, 2026; season December 5, 2026–March 13, 2027.
• Wrestling — 3rd–8th Grades · Registration open now–December 6, 2026; season December 7, 2026–March 19, 2027.
• NFL Flag Football — 1st–2nd Grades and Squirts Division · Registration open now–April 11, 2027; season April 17–May 22, 2027.
• NFL Cheer — Registration open now–April 11, 2027; season April 17–May 22, 2027.
• NFL Flag Football — 3rd–8th Grades · Registration open now–March 21, 2027; season April 17–June 5, 2027.
• Baseball and Softball — 3rd–8th Grades · Registration open now–March 21, 2027; season April 3–June 12, 2027.
• Zumba — Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · $10 per class · One-hour in-person classes at Stony Brook School; 10-class punch card $80; punch cards may be used for either Yoga or Zumba classes; free for North Plainfield seniors.
• Youth Soccer — K–8 · Featured program listed in North Plainfield Recreation's 2026–2027 Sports & Community Activities.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Price range: $10 per class
• Current session: Fall Yoga Class (Sep 8–Nov 24, 2026); Fall Yoga Class (Sep 10–Nov 19, 2026); Basketball (Dec 5–Mar 13, 2027); Wrestling (Dec 7–Mar 19, 2027); NFL Flag Football (Apr 17–May 22, 2027); NFL Cheer (Apr 17–May 22, 2027); NFL Flag Football (Apr 17–Jun 5, 2027); Baseball and Softball (Apr 3–Jun 12, 2027)
• General schedule: Yoga classes are offered twice a week year round; Zumba is offered every Tuesday night and runs Sept. through June.

About the provider

The North Plainfield Department of Parks and Recreation is led by Dennis Jackson, Director, and Joe Irovando, Assistant Director. The department says its mission is to provide athletic, recreational, and community programs for all ages in North Plainfield and the immediate vicinity. It also coordinates the annual 4th of July Parade, Community Day, and Outdoor Summer Concerts, and brought The Harlem Wizards to town on behalf of the Rec Department.

• Men's Softball — $400 · Team league; season starts in mid-April; games at Krausche Field; registration fee is $400 per team; umpire fees are not included.

For insurance purposes, everyone must sign in for each class. Children are not preferred at adult programs; if brought, they may not participate or wander and must stay quietly in the room. Adult program eligibility is for North Plainfield residents and Borough employees aged 18 and older. Seniors aged 60 and older may participate for free with a Recreation Department photo ID.

Last updated October 20, 2026.