Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City

Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City At A Glance...

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New Jersey Gateway Region Hudson County

About Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City

We have not yet visited Washington Park, but from what we have heard it is great. Here are some notes from their site:

Shared by Union City and Jersey City, Washington Park has a rich history of providing an ideal location for leisure and recreational enjoyment. Offering open space where these two cities meet, visitors can enjoy the green, passive areas with its shady and winding walkways. For visitors who are looking for some active space, Washington Park is home to facilities for a variety of sports and activities.

Washington Park has its own unique attributes as a Hudson County park. Situated near the 14th street viaduct, Washington Park offers notable views of the New York City skyline. A remarkable stainless steel sculpture stands 14 feet high and 35 feet wide at the entrance on Paterson Plank Road. It was created by accomplished artist and Jersey native Chakaia Booker. The park landscape features a large trellis sculpture, two gazebos, a picnic area, and beautiful ornamental gardens. Canine lovers can bring their pet to get some exercise at the enclosed dog run.

This County Park offers baseball and softball players four fields, which are equipped with lighting for evening play and two of which feature synthetic turf, and a batting cage for Little Leaguers! Visitors can bring their "A" game and play on the other facilities: 10 tennis courts, one full and 3 half basketball courts, and a volleyball court. Children can enjoy outdoor recreation at Washington Park on the playground or cool off at the spray pool in the summertime. Residents throughout the area can exercise with a jog or a bike ride along the 3.8 mile of trails.

Activities:
- Playing in the playground
- Walking
Amenities:
- Sports / Athletic Fields
- Bathrooms
- Parking Lot(s)
- Dog Park / Dog Area
  Dog Run
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Benches
- Grills / Firering
- Picnic tables
- Playground
- Sprayground / Splashground
Trails:
- Flat / Easy
- Walking Paths
Park Type:
- County Parks
- Dog Park
- Playground

Contact / Location

Primary Address:: Get Directions 2nd Street & Bergenline Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087

Directions

From their site:

- Car
Enter from Paterson Plank Road near Central Avenue.

- Bus
Served by #30 NJ Transit bus line.
Central Ave. is also serviced by the 85 line and 2nd
St. is serviced by the 84 & 86 NJ Transit bus lines.

- Rail
Take elevator up from 9th Street Hudson Bergen
Light Rail Station to Paterson Plank Rd. in Jersey City.