Such a beautiful little park with plenty of blooming flowers and well kept bushes and trees. There…read moreis a small fountain in the middle where the birds are enjoying the water & it's lovely to watch them bathe. There are plenty of thriving hydrangeas & a beautiful blue flower I've never seen before which I'm attaching in case anyone recognizes it? I'm so happy to have stumbled upon this oasis

Neighborhood park worh a small playground structure. Benches surround the area for caregivers to…read moresit on. Also a small water play area.

The Forgotten Park…read more Leonard Gordon Park is the oldest & largest in Jersey City Heights.First constructed in the early 1900's and is approximately 5.7 acres in size. It was named after a NY native who served in the Union Army during the Civil War.After moving to Jersey City,Dr. Gordon is best known around here for a few things.They are the placement of the sculpture of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial outside of City Hall.Also of note, he helped the founding of the Free public library of Jersey City.His bust is in the front lobby to this very day. Enough of the history of this park/person... It needs a facelift and some looking after.The park has a gazebo that is right in the center and is falling apart.With paint chips all over the place and wood planks falling down.The walking paths are concrete and all cracked with not much lighting in the area that I noticed.Even the Bull & Bear statues which this Park known for, can use a little TLC. There is a very nice World War I memorial that was dedicated on November 9th,1930 when you first enter the park. Currently under construction is a playground for the kids on your right when first entering the park.Out front on the Kennedy Blvd entrance way are a couple of nice little gardens which are very nice to see. City administration is working on a reclamation project to spruce up this grand old park.Hopefully it works.I'd hate to see this park disappear & fall to the hands of the less than desirable folks that can hang here.

I came here the other day while walking my dog and soon regretted it. There was broken glass from…read moreglass bottles all over the walkway - some large, some small pieces. I had to pick up my dog and carry him for fear of him stepping on the glass. This would be a nice park if the walkway were better maintained. For now, I will stay away, and I suggest any dog owners and parents of small kids to do the same.

beautiful park and very nicely maintained…read more playground is kept clean and there is a restroom you can use by the Kayak rentals although there is no changing table. Great views of the city and parking garage options nearby as well as some shops. Great spot to hangout, relax, or take a stroll/jog.

Amazing spot. 1)…read moreGreat place to come and enjoy the nice views of NYC skyline. 2) Lots of spots to have a picnic and relax on a nice day. 3) The park is open 24/7.

Having stayed in Paulus Hook for the last two years, I discovered this park by chance during one of…read moremy evening walks with my partner. Ever since then, we've visited this place for an evening walk pretty often [apart from the freezing winters]. To be honest, this is more of a dog park rather than an actual park and you'll typically find lots and lots of them in the evenings. None the less, I bet you won't be able to find a park in jersey City that gives you such beautiful views of downtown Manhattan and the Hudson River and lets you get as close to the water. There's a bench within the park that's hidden from plain sight but an absolute delight if you discover it :). Besides, a walk here is much more pleasant than perhaps the Boardwalk with much better views. There's also a Korean War Memorial at the foot of the park with a bit of history attached to it. The sole negative that I can call out is the fact that the park isn't as well maintained and can be pretty shabby sometimes.

This little strip of land has grown on me since my move to Paulus Hook. I've taken one star off due…read moreto the city's (or state?) lack of maintenance, but still find it enjoyable for the Paulus Hook area. You have a beautiful view of the NY Skyline, it's s nice walk up and around the peninsula, and you're surrounded by lots of dogs on the weekends to get your dog therapy on. For runners, you can now include it on MapMyRun as we got it added as a running path. Or, just run! Compared to the Exchange Place Boardwalk, it's the same view, possibly even better, but with grass! As well, you can walk on the rocks right to the water and touch it if you care to that is. It's relaxing, and while not fully a park, I appreciate its history and contribution to the neighborhood. FYI - the memorial at the foot of it is the Korean War Memorial, so pay your respects.

I was wandering aimlessly through Hoboken, on the hunt to find a spot to eat a rotisserie chicken…read morewith my bare hands, when I stumbled upon Pier C Park. Sometimes life gets so hectic that I don't stop and smell the roses. I find myself so focused on what's next or what I have to do later in the day to get one step closer to generational wealth that I just don't sit and enjoy the present moment. Pier C Park brought me straight back to present time. Standing on this little hill floating in the Hudson River, I could see the entire New York Skyline. A quote from one of my favorite books echoed between my ears: "I would give the greatest sunset in the world for one sight of New York's skyline...The sky over New York and the will of man made visible. What other religion do we need?" I tend to agree. I just sat here for a bit, smelling the roses for the first time in a while. How lucky am I to just sit here and be able to look at this? The will of man made visible. SHOUT OUT TO PIER C PARK! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

It is a beautiful and vibrant destination located along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in…read moreHoboken. with the Manhattan skyline as a gorgeous backdrop, this amoeba-shaped oasis is there to make your day cheerful. The park offers a variety of activities for people of all ages to enjoy but what I like most is the Panoramic view of New York Skyline. it's amazing. Take an easy, scenic walk from Pier C all the way to Jersey City via the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, which runs along the edge of the pier. The walkway offers even more amazing views of the Manhattan skyline as you venture south, with viewfinders and signage along the way. Restrooms are available on-site near the toddler playground

10/4/25 Visit: We came to visit the large crane in the park…read more The Crane is a magnificent structure "not to be missed". The crane was manufactured by the Electric Launch Company (ELCO). It was used to lift the PT boats used in WWII. In the park, there's a plaque dedicated to the people who worked at the Elco Co. along with the service people who served on the PT boats. The park has other highlights: - Stunning marsh birds. - Enclosed viewing areas of the waters. - Lovely wooden bridge. - Benches. Looks like fishing is good here, as we saw several men fishing. During our visit, we did see law enforcement patrolling the area. Unfortunately, the restrooms needed attention. Other than the restrooms, The Richard A. Rutkowski Park is a "must see". There's ample parking along the water.

Wow ... didn't even know this existed . Decided to go for a walk in the park and for a change I…read morewanted to go a little further than usual and oh my god !! Beautiful walkway and bike trail , full of trees , birds and nature right by the bay . Everything very clean . Will definitely be taking more walks though this park .

Nice park up in Union City/JC Heights. It's a crowded mess on the weekends, but what urban park…read moreisn't. Why I love this park? There's about 9-10 tennis courts, so you can usually find an open court without a wait compared to Hamilton Park in JC where you normally have to wait an hour regardless day/time. Along with tennis there's a decent playground for the kids, a baseball diamond (maybe 2), bball hoops and some picnic benches. Not a lot of open space to run around on grass, but nice if you're looking for recreational sports. Not too far from the elevator from the 9th St. light rail, definitely a gem!

I've been playing tennis regularly here since moving to the area 14 years ago. The park has gone…read morethrough a lot of changes (for the better) in that time. The park has been cleaned up quite a bit. They have built a beautiful playground complete with a water park area and new bathrooms. They are in the process of working on a nice garden area on New York Ave and Paterson Plank. The tennis courts were resurfaced a few years ago. They did a nice job. The only negative is that there used to be 10 courts and for some reason they removed one to build a viewing area. This makes it more like the other county parks, except they have bleachers or benches (it looks like they were going to build them, just never did). The result is only 9 courts. Also keep in mind that the Union City High School team uses these courts, so after school in the fall and spring only 4 courts are available for the public, from around 4-6 PM. The Washington park association (WPA) is very active in trying to organize events and festivals. Check out their website.

LOCKDOWN REVIEW: Independence Park has continued to serve as a community park for residents in the…read moreneighborhood all during throughout the executive order.  People still walk, jog, and run around the perimeter of the park. Like all other parks, the sections where social distancing cannot be practiced are closed (there's signage throughout the park) - like the playground and various sports courts/fields.  It's one of the more beautiful parks in Newark. In fact, it was designed by the Olmsted brothers, the sons of Frederick Law Olmsted who designed Central Park.

Independence park is a nice park that looks like it has it's fair share of use as it is in the…read morecenter of a neighborhood and thus makes the area look nice. It's stated to be 12.6 acres and features all you want in a decent park - athletic fields, basketball courts, a playground and walking paths. The park is in the Ironbound/Down Neck part of Newark but is said to be the smallest, only beaten by Riverside park. It's also said that this park was to be called East side park, but Independence park is more fitting. Each part of Newark seems to have their own park and this one fits the area nicely. With the many schools nearby it's likely favored by the kids after school lets out. The park looks well kept and that is fitting as the area surrounding it is nice as well.