Author: City of Linden

Knitting and crocheting classes available to all Linden senior citizens. A basic knowledge of knitting or crocheting is required. The club will teach you the rest! Majority of items that are created are distributed to local hospitals and nursing homes.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: Linden senior citizens.
• What: Knitting and Crocheting classes. A basic knowledge of knitting or crocheting is required. The club will teach you the rest! Majority of items that are created are distributed to local hospitals and nursing homes.
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center which is located at 330 Helen Street, location of class in activity room #1.
• When: Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm starting September 3, 2024 through December 17, 2024
  • Please note: No class on November 5, 2024 and December 24, 2024.
• How: Free. Registration is required upon joining. To register please speak with Evelyn Marchione in the main office at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) or call 908-474-8627

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a beginners Woodshop Program.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: Children must be between the ages of 6 through 10 to participate.
• What: Beginners Woodshop Program. The instructor will be guiding all students to execute their make-and-take-home project!
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Tuesdays, September 3 though October 29, from 6pm until 8pm.
• How: Fee for the program is $40. Click here to register. If you have any questions or are a first time registrant, please call 908-474-8600.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro Tennis Instructor Tony Labonte invite Linden residents to this year’s Tennis Camp.

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• Who: Ages from 6 through 15.
• What: Tennis Camp; drills, games and an optional tournament. Contests with prizes awarded. Refreshments and loaner racquets provided.
• Where: Wilson Park Tennis Courts, located at 1100-1198 Summit Terrace.
• When: Monday through Thursday, August 19 through August 22 from 9:15am until 12:15pm.
  • Rain date: Friday, August 23, 2024.
• How: $200 per person. Non-residents pay an additional $20. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600. The following original documents are required for first-time registrants:
  • Parent ID (i.e. Drivers License).
  • Proof of Residency (i.e. utility bill).
  • Birth Certificate of child.
• Please contact Tony Labonte with any questions at 908-229-9438.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2024 John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer and permission slip for the 2024 John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp.

• Who: For 3rd through 8th grade, Linden residents only.
• What: Basketball Camp. Campers with learn basketball fundamentals, ball handling skills, footwork techniques, rebounding, shooting skills, dribbling skills, and offensive and defensive strategies.
• Where: Linden High School Gymnasium, which is located at 121 West St. Georges Avenue.
• When: August 5 through August 8, from 9am until 2pm (bring lunch).
• How: Free program, registration required. Registration deadline is August 4, 2024. To view full program description and register online, click here. Please return the permission slip with your child on the first day of camp. Bring lunch for camp dates August 5 through August 8. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street), or at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up and provider the following:
  • Birth certificate for child
  • Household bill showing proof of residency
  • Driver’s license or photo I.D. for parent/guardian signing up their child.
• For more information, call the 908-474-8600 or email here.

The Blossoming Bowling 2 event that was scheduled for June 29, 2024 at Jersey Lanes has been postponed until further notice.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2024 Linden Tigers – Summer Baseball Camp.

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• Who: For boys ages 5 through 14.
• What: Baseball Camp for boys, with instructors Brandon Czajikowski (LHS Varsity Baseball Head Coach), Frank Hasenauer (LHS Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach) and the Linden High School Varsity Baseball Players.
• Where: Memorial Field (next to the P.A.L. Fields), which is located at 46 Lower Road.
• When: 8:30am until 1pm, from July 15 through July 17.
  • Rain date: Thursday, July 18.
• How: Registration fee is $30 per person. To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street), or 9am until 7pm at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. Community Center Building is the only center to accept exact cash. Make checks payable to: Linden Recreation Baseball. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. Birth certificate and proof of residency is required if new to our programs. For more information, call 908-474-8600 or
• What to bring to camp: Water, baseball glove, baseball bat, baseball cleats, hat, lunch, sunscreen, and shorts and towel for the slip-N-slide.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2024 Summer Mini Soccer League. Register early to secure a spot on a team!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: Open to all children ages 8 through 12.
• What: Outdoor soccer. All participants must have their own shin guards.
• Where: Wheeler Park Turf Field, which is located at 234 West Stimpson Avenue. The League will be held on the Soccer Field, entrance on West Stimpson Avenue.
• When: The League begins on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm.
• How: Registration deadline is July 1, 2024. After deadline, all registrants must register by calling 908-474-8600, and a waiting list will be established. Registration fee is $50 for residents. A one-time annual $6 insurance fee will be added to your total registration fee, per child, if this has not already been paid for with another program. All participants must have their own shin guards. Register online here, or register in person at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) from 9am until 4pm, or at the Linden Multi Purpose Center (1025 John Street) from 9:30am until 7pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. No refunds once the League begins. For more information, call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8627. Please note: all new “First Time” participants must bring the following original documents at the time of registration and we will make copies:
  • Child’s original birth certificate.
  • Household bill showing proof of residency.
  • Diver’s License or photo ID of parent/guardian signing up their child.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro tennis instructor Tony Labonte are pleased to present Summer Tennis Lessons. Youth and Adult sessions will be offered.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: Ages 5 and up. Youth and adult classes designated by age range.
• What: Summer tennis lessons with games, contests and prizes! Classes will run for six (6) weeks. The classes are designated by age range. Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups. Loaner racquets provided.
• When & Where:
  • Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups.
  • Tuesday classes will meet at Wilson Park (1113 Summit Terrace) on July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 and 13.
  • Saturday classes will meet at Wilson Park (1113 Summit Terrace) on July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3 and 10.
• How: Youth Session is $80. Adult Session is $90. Additional $10 fee for non-residents. Loaner racquets provided. To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600. The following original documents are required for first-time registrants:
  • Parent ID (i.e. Drivers License).
  • Proof of Residency (i.e. utility bill).
  • Birth Certificate of child.