Mission

To enhance the quality of life for the residents of the City of East Orange by providing and maintaining safe, quality and affordable recreational activities, as well as culturally enriched programs to residents of all ages and abilities.

Accomplishments, Firsts & Success Stories

• 2015 Michelle Obama's Let's Move Initiative: Five Bronze, Five Silver and Five Gold Medals
• 2015 Michelle Obama's Let's Move Initiative: Most Dedicated City Staff - Osner J. Charles
• 2015 Garden State Boys Basketball Champions: All-Star Boys sixth Grade
• 2015 Garden State Girls Basketball Champions: All-Star Girls sixth Grade
• 2015 Garden State Girls Basketball Champions: All-Star Girls eighth Grade
• 2015 Great Adventure's Cheerleading Champions With Automatic Qualifications for the "Contest of Champions"  in Orlando, Florida 2016
• 2016 USDA Summer Food Service Program Champion Award
• Channel 12 News: East Orange REC With First Autistic Swim Program in New Jersey