Enjoy the area’s many recreational offerings

RECREATION 2015

 Forsgate Country Club Forsgate Country Club Forsgate Country Club offers something for everyone at the club rated the No. 1 Family Club by readers of Golfstyles magazine.The club boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses, a celebrated instructional program, aquatics complex, fitness center, diverse dining options and a vibrant social calendar. The two courses are celebrated for their conditioning and history.The Banks course was recently rated a Top 20 course in the state by Golf Digest, while the Palmer is a local favorite. For aspiring golfers and juniors, there are great PGA instructors, complimentary clinics on all aspects of the game, and exciting summer camps.The pool is great for families, and the fitness center is bustling with classes and individual options provided by the dedicated staff of Elevate Fitness.The dining venues offer a mix of contemporary elegance, relaxed and al fresco. For a limited time, individual golf members can join for a year and receive a family membership at no additional cost, and the no initiation sports membership is perfect for those who haven’t yet picked up golf. Experience the value and contact the Membership Sales Department at 732-521-0070. Visit at 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, or online at forsgatecc.com.

 Garden State Rocks Climbing Gym Garden State Rocks Climbing Gym Garden State Rocks Climbing Gym, located at 705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, moved to Middlesex Gymnastics’ state-of-the-art facility in 2007. They offer instructional and recreational programs for all ages, skill and fitness levels. From classes for kids and adults to a climbing team for kids, Garden State Rocks has it all. Climbing offers a workout alternative for all levels. For older teens and adults there are daily passes and memberships. For a fun recreational experience, they offer many programs — family sessions, group (large and small) sessions, programs for scouts, and our summer half-day sports camp. The climbing birthday parties for kids and adults are exciting and unforgettable. Beginners will have fun and experienced climbers will be challenged by the professionally set routes. For a rockin’ good time, come and climb at Garden State Rocks. For more information call 732- 972-3003.

 Middlesex Gymnastics Middlesex Gymnastics Middlesex Gymnastics Academy (MGA) has been family owned and operated since 1978. Over the last 37 years, MGA has been providing instructional classes with small teacher/student ratios as well as award-winning team programs. In addition to the highly successful girls and boys class programs for ages 4-18, MGA offers N.J. Kidfit, a mom and tot program, starting at 14 months, focusing on movement and motor skill development, preschool gymnastics (ages 2 ½ to 4), rhythmic gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline classes and rock climbing. MGA team members compete in various leagues including USAG, XCEL and JOGA.They also offer advanced classes and various training team programs.The academy also offers numerous birthday party formats and a very successful summer mini-camp program. For further information, call the gym at 732-249-6422 or visit www.middlesexgymnastics.com.

 St. Bartholomew School St. Bartholomew School St. Bartholomew School invites you for a personal guided tour during its open houses on Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Jan. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. St. Bart’s focuses on nurturing your child from pre-K to grade 8, offering art, music, Spanish, National Junior Honor Society, before and after school care, and many extracurricular programs such as band, chorus, drama, Latin, sports, and more.The birthday cutoff for enrollment is Oct. 31.Your child’s learning adventure begins with 3- and 4-year-old preschool and full-day kindergarten in a family environment with electronic surveillance, a full-time nurse, and guidance counselor. St. Bart’s School is AdvancED Accredited and has state-of-the-art technology with digital whiteboards, advanced computer resource center and digital microscope. Free registration will be offered for new students Jan. 25-30. St. Bartholomew’s School is located at 470 Ryders Lane in East Brunswick. For more information, call 732-254-7105 or visit www.stbartseb.com.

 Soccer Post Soccer Post Whether you call it soccer or football, you gotta love this game! Soccer Post of East Brunswick is your one-stop shop for players, coaches and parents. Soccer Post is the largest chain of soccer specialty stores in the United States. They carry a large selection of soccer footwear, shin guards, soccer balls, uniforms, training and coaching equipment, as well as all the newest team and club gear. Nobody has more for the soccer player, coach, team and anyone who loves the game of soccer. Soccer Post has soccer apparel including warm ups, referee gear, jackets, socks and soccer shorts. For the goalkeeper, they have gloves, shorts, pants and jerseys.They supply local clubs with high quality name brand uniforms from Adidas, Nike, Under Armour and Puma.They have a variety of options to create a uniform package that fits your team’s style and budget. If your club or team needs goals, field equipment, field paint, corner flags, speed training gear or anything for the soccer field, Soccer Post has it all. Soccer Post of East Brunswick is located at 510 Route 18. For more information, call 732-955-6855.

 ThrillCoaster Tours ThrillCoaster Tours ThrillCoaster Tours is America’s Only Roller Coaster Teen Tour and is voted the No. 5 travel camp in the United States. Entering its 11th summer of excitement like no other camp in around,ThrillCoaster Tours promises an experience of a lifetime. Campers have come from 20 different states, and now Japan, and they return year after year as the trips change every year. Join them as they visit amusement parks throughout the country.This summer they are offering two regular tours and a continuation tour: the first one is from Aug. 2-6 (Get To The Point Tour), where they will be traveling to Knoebels Amusement park (Pennsylvania), Cedar Point (Ohio) for two days with early entry into the park, and Hershey Park (Pennsylvania). The continuation tour fills the gap between the first tour and the second tour, Aug. 6-8.They will stay in the New Jersey area and have a swimming party and a night at the movies.The second tour is Aug. 8-16 (The MidStates Tour).The trip kicks off with Lazer Tag, followed by six incredible amusements parks in five states, Kings Island (Ohio), Holiday World (Indiana), Dollywood (Tennessee), Carowinds (North Carolina), Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion (Virginia). For more information, call 888-542-4842, email igordon@thrillcoastertours.com, or visit www.thrillcoastertours.com.

Golf

Glenwood Country Club
Fairway Lane
Old Bridge
732-607-2582
Golf One
981 Shepard Ave.
North Brunswick
732-296-0423
Inman Golf Center
1000 Inman Ave.
Edison
908-756-8100
Legends Golf Center
Route 18 &
Spring Valley Road
Old Bridge
732-360-4700
Meadows at Middlesex
Golf Course
70 Hunters Glen Drive
Plainsboro
609-799-4000
Metuchen Golf
& Country Club
244 Plainfield Road
Edison
732-548-4980
Monster Mini Golf
314 Route 9 north
Englishtown
732-414-2900
775 Route 1
Edison
732-248-4400
Quail Brook Golf Course
625 New Brunswick Road
Somerset
732-560-9199
Raritan Landing
Golf Course
491 Sidney Road
Piscataway
732-885-9600
Rutgers Golf Course
777 Hoes Lane
Piscataway
732-445-2637
Tamarack Golf Course
97 Hardenburg Lane
East Brunswick
732-821-8881
Tara Greens Golf Course
955 Route 27
Somerset
732-247-8284
Windsor Greens Golf
Center
398 Princeton-Hightstown
Road
Cranbury
609-799-9854

Indoor Sports Centers

Extra Innings
9 Corporate Drive
Cranbury
609-409-1400
Inman Sports Club
990 Inman Ave.
Edison
908-756-8100

Monroe 33
Sports Center
4 Farrington Blvd.
Monroe
609-426-4000
Princeton Sports Center
1000 Cornwall Road
Monmouth Junction
732-940-6800
Sports Zone
4 Farrington Blvd.
Monroe
609-426-0030

Racing

Central Jersey
BMX Bike Racing
2449 Route 9
Howell
732-863-1010
Freehold Raceway
Harness Racing
Park Avenue
Freehold
732-462-3800
Meadowlands Racetrack
Secaucus
201-935-8500
Monmouth Park
Horse Racing
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport
732-222-5100
New Egypt Speedway
Route 539
609-758-1900
Raceway Park Drag
Racing
Pension Road
Old Bridge
732-446-6331
Wall Stadium
1803 Route 34
Wall
732-681-6400

Skating

The Arenas at
Woodbridge
Community Center
600 Main St.
Woodbridge
732-596-4103
Dailey’s Pond
Prospect Street
South River
732-254-4412
Ice Land Skating Center
6 Tennis Court
Hamilton
609-588-6672
Kennedy Park Lake
Washington Road
Sayreville
732-390-7092
Old Bridge Arena
Route 516 and Cottrell Road
732-607-7971
ProSkate
1000 Cornwall Road
South Brunswick
732-940-6400

The following county
parks have ice skating
areas:
Donaldson Park
Johnson Park
Merrill Park
Roosevelt Park
Spring Lake Park
Thompson Park
Call Parks Department,
732-745-3900, for
information
Inman Sports Club
990 Inman Ave.
Edison
908-756-8100
Kendall Park
Roller Rink
3550 Route 27
732-297-3003

South Amboy
Roller Magic
North Stevens Avenue
732-727-1122

Swim & Tennis Clubs

Brookside Swim Club
Washington Avenue
Milltown
732-828-9885

Crystal Springs Family
Aquatic Center
Dunhams Corner Road
East Brunswick
732-390-6981
Dayton Square Country
Club Inc.
Quincy Circle
Dayton
732-329-3444
Edison Community Pool
– YMCA
375 Old Post Road
732-548-2044
Frog Hollow Swim
& Tennis Club
337 Ferris St.
South Amboy
732-727-9094

Highland Grove – YMCA
1 Highland Terrace
Fords
732-346-9622
Lakeridge West
Swim Club
Cymbeline Drive
Old Bridge
732-679-9770
Metuchen Municipal
Pool
50 Lake Avenue
732-494-9442
Milltown Borough Pool
Violet Terrace
732-828-2100

Oak Crest Swim Club –
YMCA
Inman Avenue
Edison
908-756-9853
Raritan Valley YMCA
144 Tices Lane
East Brunswick
732-257-4114
Springwood Swim Club
150 McKinley Avenue
Colonia
732-388-3950
Woodside Swim
& Tennis Club
32 Harding Ave.
Edison
732-548-5910

YMCA – Metuchen
Branch
65 High St.
Metuchen
732-548-2044
YMCA – Edison Branch
1775 Oak Tree Road
732-494-3232
YMCA – Old Bridge
Branch
1 Mannino Park Drive
732-727-0704
YMCA – South Amboy
Branch
200 John T. O’Leary Blvd.
732-553-9622