Liberty State Park

A proposal to create a new marina and expand an existing one at Jersey City’s largest waterfront park has sparked controversy.

An eight-story facility along Morris Pesin Drive would include multiple restaurants, two ballrooms, and outdoor terraces sporting views of New York Harbor.

Jersey City’s planning board has greenlit a scheme to transform almost two acres of land into an eight-story event and lodging facility that includes 123 guest rooms.

Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced the return of New Jersey’s premier Fourth of July concert and fireworks celebration, the Jersey City “Freedom & Fireworks Festival,” at Liberty State Park, with fireworks by nationally-acclaimed Grucci, live musical performances including headliner "Village People," amusement rides, food and refreshment vendors, and entertainment for all ages.

A new proposal would build a large racetrack, cricket stadium, and more on land that’s sandwiched between the park and I-78.

Officials are looking for feedback regarding a massive undertaking that will open an additional 234 acres of greenery to the public.

Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood could get its first hotel.

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority will break ground this month on a $10 million project that will build a new vehicular access road from Downtown into Liberty State Park.

A $40 million project that’s been planned for over a decade will reestablish greenery in the park’s interior, adding pathways, bridges, and other amenities to the landscape.

Liberty State Park’s Nature Interpretive Center was flooded during Superstorm Sandy. Now, the State of New Jersey is beginning the process of reopening the facility.