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.

Pershing Field Park Playground

Facility Details
Facility Type Playground
Address Line One 201 Central Ave
Address Line Two
City, State, Zip Code Jersey City, NJ 07307
Capacity
Facility Hours
Day Availability
Monday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Facilities
Facility Detail

Location: Pershing Field Park Playground

Interactive map showing the location of Pershing Field Park Playground. Keyboard users can use arrow keys to pan and plus/minus keys to zoom.