Welcome to the Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development!

Summer 2026 programs are now live in the “Programs” tab on RecDesk! Basketball, soccer, boxing, track, tennis, swim, fitness, enrichment programs, and more. Spots fill fast, so register early!

Please Note:
• Some programs require registration fees.
• Most programs are open to Jersey City residents only.
• Program schedules, locations, and availability are subject to change.

Facility Rentals & Permits:
The City of Jersey City uses Facilitron for field and facility permits. Organizations requesting field or facility use must create an account and upload a current Certificate of Insurance.

Facilitron Portal:
https://www.facilitron.com/cityofjerseycity

Aquatics:
Pool schedules, swim lessons, and aquatics information can be found on RecDesk under the “Facilities” and “Programs” tabs.

Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Discounts:
Discounted registration rates are available for qualifying families. To apply for LMI status, please complete the application below: https://jcrec.recdesk.com/Community/Membership/Detail?membershipId=3774

Thank you for being part of Jersey City Recreation & Youth Development + Parks.

Welcome to RecDesk!

First time users: Please create a parent account first, and then add other household members. This will help keep the whole household organized.

Registration payments can now be made via credit card directly through the RecDesk portal, but if you prefer, cash or money order can be paid at the Pershing Field Ice Skating Rink, located at 800 Summit Avenue, Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm.

Additional information, such as proof of age or address, may be requested depending on each program’s prerequisites. In this case, please provide this information within 72 hours to secure your spot in the program.