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==Parks and recreation==
Merrill Park is a Middlesex County park located on the South Branch of the [[Rahway River]]. The park was created as a "Progressive Playground" and spans {{convert|179|acres}}. The park's maintenance is handled by funding from the municipality, local schools, community groups and local businesses. Merrill Park includes four tennis courts, three baseball fields, a soccer field, seven picnic groves that can be reserved in advance, the progressive playground, a football field, two basketball courts, two softball fields, two open picnic groves, and three other playgrounds. The football field and soccer field are surrounded by a walkway for joggers as well. There are numerous small trails around the park.<ref>[http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/About/ParksRecreation/Pages/PR/Merrill-Park.aspx Merrill Park ], [[Middlesex County, New Jersey]]. Accessed June 29, 2016.</ref>