Recreation Board Members
Stephanie Hellpap
Loriann Manning
Gene Ligon
Angelica Meneses
Leroy Montgomery
Talmadge Portee
Darryl Smith
The Hackensack Recreation Department provides a range of programs for a variety of interests. Throughout the year special events are scheduled including magic shows, parties, and other recreational activities. The Recreation Department prepares a flyer for each season, which includes the fees and times of the programs. For the latest available information on programs, call the Recreation Department (201-646-8042) from 9am to 6pm.
Registration for all programs takes place at the Recreation Department office. Space in some programs is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Late registrations are not accepted. Registration for most programs is accepted through the mail.
Park Permits
To reserve a park or baseball/softball diamond, call the Recreation Department. Permits are issued on an available basis for a fee. Permits are issued to City residents and to businesses that are based in Hackensack. It is recommended that a request for a permit be made at least two weeks in advance of anticipated use. Selected fields in Foschini Park are not available until the end of June.
Parks and Locations
| Pulaski Park 439 Washington Avenue, Hackensack, NJ |
The Green 40 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ |
Columbus Park 71 West Franklin Street, Hackensack, NJ |
Foschinin Park 55 Camden Street, Hackensack, NJ |
| Second Ward Park (Polifly Park) 59 Polifly Avenue, Hackensack, NJ |
Anderson Street Park 47 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ |
Mary Street Park 295 Mary Street, Hackensack, NJ |
Union Street Park 97 Union Street, Hackensack NJ |
| Rowland Ave Park 90 Rowland Avenue, Hackensack, NJ |
Johnson Park 490 River Street, Hackensack, NJ |
The Esplanade Park 320 The Esplanade, Hackensack, NJ |
Baldwin Park 85 Grand Avenue, Hackensack, NJ |
| Carver Park 294 Second Street, Hackensack NJ |
Staib Park 177 Coles Avenue, Hackensack, NJ |
Firefighters Memorial Park (Fairmount Park) 660 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ |
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Special Events and Programs
The following events and programs are offered throughout the year by the Recreational Department. For dates, times, and fees, call the Recreation Department.
Special Events
March/April: Egg Hunt at Staib Park
July: Fireworks at Foschini Park
October: Children’s Halloween Party
December: Childrens Holiday Party; Tree Lighting
Upcoming Recreation Programs are as follows:
General Programs Times/Dates/Cost will vary.
This information will provided info when it becomes available.
