Park Upgrades, Closures Coming To Bernards Township Parks

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Township will be undertaking several projects at local parks and has outlined the timeline throughout the summer and fall.

• Pleasant Valley Park Cricket Pitch, Currently Under Construction - Opening Late June 2026
• Pleasant Valley Park Pickleball Courts 1 - 6 and Tennis Courts 1 - 3 will be paved on/about June 15 and closed for around six weeks following
• Tennis Courts 4 - 6 will remain open until mid-July, at which time all courts will be closed for painting
• Mountain Park Artificial Turf Field Replacement - Fields 3 & 4 Closed July 13 - Aug. 14
• Dunham Park Roller Rink Resurfacing - Tentatively Planned for Fall 2026

Residents are being asked to adhere to all posted closures and not to try to enter locked fields or courts.

"Unauthorized use of facilities before they re-open may result in extensive closures," said the Township.

Committeeman Brett Hodges, who sits on the Recreation, Parks and Pathways Committee, outlined the work during the May 26 Township Committee meeting.

"I know that some of these projects may happen on days that people wish to go and play tennis. And we hope for your patience because this is really just showing the township that we are investing in our resources so that our residents can have and enjoy as much of their lives as possible through our amazing park system that we have here in Bernards Township," said Hodges at the meeting.

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