New fitness offerings at Thompson Park and William Warren Park, courts at Spring Lake Park receive a makeover
Though snow from a blustery winter blanketed the courts in February, the improvements to Thompson, William Warren, and Spring Lake Parks are a wonderful way for residents to enjoy spring
W ith the arrival of spring, many of us want to spend more time outdoors. Fortunately, Middlesex County’s parks are ready for residents to enjoy. In fact, two County parks now boast new recreation facilities and exercise equipment and a third park has received a makeover to some of its courts. The additions include new pickleball courts at Thompson Park in Monroe Township and Jamesburg, a new outdoor fitness circuit at William Warren Park in Woodbridge Township, and refreshed tennis and basketball courts at Spring Lake Park in South Plainfield. “The new pickleball courts and fitness circuit are excellent additions to these parks,” says Middlesex County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro. “We’re proud of our County parks and the opportunities they provide for Middlesex County residents to enjoy the outdoors. We hope these new offerings in Thompson Park and William Warren Park will bring even more residents out to our parks.” Thompson Park’s six new pickleball courts were created from two former tennis courts. The courts open at sunrise and are equipped with lights so play can continue until 10 pm.
a larger renovation of athletic courts at Thompson Park, which is the largest developed park in the Middlesex County Park System. The makeover also included the resurfacing and renovation of two tennis courts, four basketball courts, and one handball court. In William Warren Park, the new fitness “We’re proud of our County parks and the opportunities they provide for Middlesex County residents to enjoy the outdoors” –Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro course includes a 17-station outdoor circuit of exercise equipment including a stationary bicycle, elliptical trainer, sit-up bench, pull-up bar, cargo climber, and high stepper. The circuit is equipped with rubber safety surfacing to cushion the impact of any workout. Equipment is cleaned and sanitized daily, but visitors should bring hand sanitizer or wipes to use during workouts. Warren Park and the fitness circuit are open from sunrise to sunset.
In addition to the new offerings at Thompson Park and William Warren Park, Spring Lake Park in South Plainfield is now sporting refreshed tennis and basketball courts. The County resurfaced four tennis courts and, in the process, double-lined two of the tennis courts so they can be used for pickleball as well as tennis. While these are not dedicated pickleball courts, they do give park visitors the option to play tennis or pickleball on those two courts. The pickleball courts and fitness circuit are available to all Middlesex County residents and visitors to enjoy. All are encouraged to check with their doctor before beginning a new exercise regimen. Park visitors are asked to practice social distancing and are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while enjoying County Parks and outdoor spaces. For more information about the Middlesex County Park System, please visit: middlesexcountynj.gov/about/ parksrecreation.
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