The full-time staff is supported by the Advisory Recreation Council, the Advisory Senior Citizens Council and approximately 200 part-time/seasonal program instructors and volunteers that deliver program services. If you have questions at anytime please feel free to contact the Recreation Office at (732) 873-1991 and ask for any of the following staff members: Alice Osipowitz, Director Sue van Aken, Superintendent of Recreation, Saffie Kallon, Recreation Program Coordinator Bruce Medley, Franklin Youth Initiative Coordinator Shonda Sanchez, Senior Citizen Program Coordinator, or speak to any of our amazing office staff.

You can easily visit the Department located in the Community/Senior Center at 505 DeMott Lane, in the municipal complex in Somerset, or you can visit online at There are over 80 years of combined experience in the full time staff of the Recreation Department. The Department of Parks & Recreation is not only committed to promoting the stewardship of parkland, but, also responding to public needs with a wide variety of recreation opportunities and leisure services, with a goal of improving the quality of life in the Township. With over 9,400 acres of open space, including 1,000 acres of developed parkland, 60 miles of trails, 17.6 of bike paths and numerous recreation programs, you can find lots of free and reasonably priced ways to keep active right here in Franklin Township!

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