Jersey City’s Many Stunning Parks Offer So Much More Than Just Good Looks
Jersey City may be known for its expanding skyline, but the parks within the city deserve some recognition of their own.
These 5 Old-Growth Forests Have Incredible Histories and Are Worth a Visit
Old-growth forests are rich habitats for wildlife. But they are rare. These five forests survived to tell their stories.
Newark Prepares for Next Phase of Riverfront Park
The park that has allowed for Newarkers and visitors to enjoy the Passaic River will soon be expanded again.
Hoboken Approves Construction of Pop-Up Southwest Park
The city recently acquired about an acre of land next to an existing greenspace and has awarded a contract to add a temporary playground, basketball courts, and community gardens at the space.
Redevelopment Plan Allowing 800-Unit Tower Approved in Downtown Jersey City
The city council has signed off on a scheme that would permit Lennar Multifamily Communities to build a tiered high-rise including 41 workforce housing units, a renovated park, and a 50,000-square foot public school.
Manhattan’s High Line Designer Tapped for Newark’s Riverfront Park Expansion
A 15-acre stretch of land running along the Passaic River in Newark is about to get a major upgrade. Last month, the City of Newark selected James Corner Field Operations as the lead designer and landscape architect for expansion of Riverfront Park.
Plans Revealed for Renovation of Jersey City’s Reservoir #3
New reports detail how a historic 14-acre oasis will restore pump houses and implement walking trails as part of a revitalization effort that has been years in the making.
Details, Timeline Revealed for Liberty State Park’s Interior Restoration
Officials are looking for feedback regarding a massive undertaking that will open an additional 234 acres of greenery to the public.
Following Fire, New Field House Proposed for Newark’s Riverbank Park
In April, a fire tore through the field house at Riverbank Park in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood. Now, Essex County officials are looking to spend up to $1.1 million on a new field house.
Jersey City to Build New One Acre Park Downtown
A concrete plaza and surface parking lot in Jersey City are slated to be converted into public green space over the coming months.