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.

Thomas McGovern Park

Facility Details
Facility Type Park
Address Line One 30 Sycamore Rd
Address Line Two
City, State, Zip Code Jersey City, NJ 07307
Capacity
Facility Hours
Day Availability
Monday 08:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 08:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 08:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Facilities
Facility Detail

Location: Thomas McGovern Park

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