HUNTERDON COUNTY DEPARTMENT  OF PARKS AND RECREATION PO BOX 2900 FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822 parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us (908)782-1158 Department of Parks & Recreation THERAPEUTIC RECREATION: Our Parks and Programs are for Everyone in Hunterdon County ...

What is Therapeutic Recreation?

Therapeutic Recreation is provided by professionals who are educated, trained, and/or certified to provide recreational resources and opportunities to improve the health of persons with illnesses or disabling conditions. A Therapeutic Recreation Specialist plans, organizes, and implements recreation programs and adapts the programs to meet the needs of each individual. At the Department of Parks and Recreation in Hunterdon County, we provide two services: specifically designed Therapeutic Recreation programs and inclusive services. Inclusive services are available to assist individuals with disabilities with identifying programs, registration, and reasonable accommodation requests.

Please call the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation at (908) 782-1158 or email: parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us for more information concerning inclusive programs or if you require special accommodations.

ACCOMODATION STATEMENT:

The County of Hunterdon, Department of Parks and Recreation welcomes all individuals and families to participate and enjoy our parks, facilities, and inclusive recreational programs. Reasonable accommodations, individual adaptations and support will be provided for persons of all abilities to encourage everyone to benefit equally from their choice of leisure activities.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:

Any individual in need of a special accommodation, please notify us a the time of registration or by calling 908-782-1158 or email parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us, two (2) weeks prior to program attendance or facility use. Each request will be assessed on each individual case.