Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department

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spring 2021

Spring Registration Begins
Friday, March 5th


Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs uses Community Pass to make it easy and convenient for residents to register for programs and events online.

You can also register by phone.(973) 743-9074

Community
Pass Portal

Register Here

Current Programs

Bloomfield Municipal Park System Update

Social distancing is required and face coverings must be worn within our municipal parks.   

Signs will be placed at the playgrounds with rules that must be followed to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. The playgrounds will be open from 10:00am to dusk and all children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Signs will be placed at the playgrounds with rules that must be followed to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. The playgrounds will be open from 10:00am to dusk and all children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Passive Recreation Areas

Passive recreation is still permissible in municipal parks as long as social distancing is practiced and face coverings are worn.

Active Recreation Areas

Effective immediately, all Bloomfield gyms and fitness facilities are allowed to request a permit to utilize predetermined areas of our parks for outdoor workouts.

All Bloomfield sports organizations and businesses must submit a permit request for field use by clicking here. 

All Bloomfield organizations must also submit, in writing, the policies and procedures that will be implemented to ensure the guidelines set forth by the NJ Department of Health are followed. Proof of insurance is required.

ALL FIELD USE FOR ACTIVE RECREATION IS BY PERMIT ONLY.

** For an exact list of facilities and activities along with the current rules and regulations for the municipal park system click here.

Transportation Information

Commuter Shuttle

Commuter Shuttle Bus Service will be suspended until further notice starting Wednesday, March 18th. 

Senior Citizen Bus & Dial a Ride

For the safety of our riders and staff members, all Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs transportation services will be suspended from Thursday, November 26th through Sunday, December 6th.  This will include Dial A Ride and the Senior Citizen Bus.  We will resume both services on Monday, December 7th.

Please remember we ask all riders to continue to self-monitor their health and if anyone is not feeling well or has symptoms including but not limited to fever, cough, sneezing, body aches, loss of taste or smell to not use our services and seek medical advice from your physician.  All riders will continue to have their temperatures taken prior to entering our vehicles and all riders must wear a face covering for the duration of your trip.

If you are in dire need of service please call 973-566-7194 between 9am and 4pm Monday - Friday.


Mission Statement

The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department is to provide its community with diverse, year round youth, adult, senior and family orientated programs utilizing their extraordinary parks and recreation facilities. These affordable activities are to be well-supervised, age appropriate and conducted at convenient times and locations all while enhancing physical, social and cultural growth of all residents.