Highland Park’s residents are passionate about the environment and spending time outdoors. It is our pleasure to be able to provide residents with recreational parks for a range of activities and programming. The Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of Highland Park’s public spaces, including our parks. If you notice a condition in one of our parks that you believe needs to be addressed, please reach out to: Mike Wieczorkiewicz, Superintendent (732) 514-1277 mwieczorkiewicz@hpboro.com

Recreation Complex (Borough)

The Recreation Complex offers an ADA-accessible play structure for kids, a 400-meter track, and a turf field. A number of recreation programs are hosted at the Recreation Complex throughout the year through the Department of Recreation. It underwent a major, $2 million renovation in 2022, which included resurfacing the track, installing a new turf field, and upgrading the area lighting to energy efficient fixtures.

Location: 105 North 5th Avenue
Hours: 3 pm – Sunset (Weekdays), Sunrise – Sunset (Weekends & Holidays)

Molimock-Graff Park (Borough)

Molimock-Graff Park offers a play structure for children ages 5 – 12 as well as green space for small gatherings and other outdoor activities. The Woodbridge Avenue NeighborhoodPreservation Program is currently seeking funding opportunities to upgrade the play structure and other areas of the park.

Location: 100 – 199 Karsey Street
Hours: Sunrise – Sunset

Felton Avenue Tot Lot (Borough)

The Felton Avenue Tot Lot is a pocket park on the south side that offers a play structure for children ages 2 – 5. Capital funding has been secured to renovate the Tot Lot by adding: an ADA-friendly play surface and structure, a patio, a grassy area, and a few picnic tables and benches for parents. The upgrades are expected to being in spring 2024 and conclude by early summer.

Location: 222 Felton Street
Hours: Sunrise – Sunset

Highland Park River Greenway (Borough)

The “Highland Park River Greenway” would create a one-mile-long, safe, enjoyable, and ADA-accessible trail along the Raritan River, which would connect the two parks while also connecting residents and visitors with the river. The trail would be both pedestrian and cyclist friendly. Completion of this project would also constitute an important segment of the East Coast Greenway.

Learn more about the project here.

Highland Park Native Plant Sanctuary (Borough)

The Highland Park Native Plant Sanctuary is a three-acre open space dedicated to the propagation and protection of native plants. It is open to the public and visitors can explore flowering meadows, woodlands and river views as they walk along its mowed areas and pathways. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and kept on trails or mowed areas.

Location: 50 River Road
Hours: Sunrise – Sunset
For more information about the NPS, click here.

Donaldson & Johnson Parks (Middlesex County)

If you have any concerns about conditions in Donaldson or Johnson Park, please contact Middlesex County Office of Parks & Recreations as these parks are within their purview:

1030 River Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 745-3900