Parks & Recreation

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a self-defense class hosted by the Linden Police Department. The self-defense community event taught by certified instructors will provide our residents the opportunity to learn essential standing and ground skills to stay safe and confident.

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

• Who: Ages 18 and up.
• What: Self-defense class hosted by the Linden Police Department. This class is open to all adults, including seniors, who want to learn practical skills to feel safer and confident. Participants should be able to engage in light physical activity, such as standing or basic movements, to fully benefit from the class. Seniors with more advanced mobility challenges are warmly invited to join as spectators.
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 5pm until 7:30pm.
• How: To register online click here, or call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8600. Free for Members. Non-Member fee is $6.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Summer XC/Track Conditioning Program.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for Summer XC/Track Conditioning Program.

• Who: Grades 6 through 12.
• What: Summer XC/Track Conditioning Program. The focus of this program is to begin conditioning for the upcoming athletic year. There will be a focus on drills, stretches, strength training and running. Be sure to bring sneakers, athletic clothing and water!
• When: 8am until 10am, Monday through Thursday (weather permitting), beginning July 7 through July 31, 2025.
• Where: Linden Field House at Tiger Stadium, which is located at 700 West Curtis Street.
• How: 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, call 908-474-8600.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2025 Linden Tigers – Summer Baseball Camp.

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

• Who: For boys ages 5 through 14.
• What: Baseball Camp for boys, with instructors Craig Goldberg (LHS Varsity Baseball Head Coach), Xavier Krok (LHS Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach), Dan O’Lear (LHS Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach) and the Linden High School Varsity Baseball Players.
• Where: Memorial Field (next to the P.A.L. Fields), which is located at 55 Lower Road.
• When: 9am until 12pm, from July 21 through July 24.
  • Rain date: Thursday, July 25.
• 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 email here.
• 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 offer Senior Citizen Bowling!

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

• Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
• What: Senior Citizen Bowling!
• Where: Jersey Lanes which is located at 30 Park Avenue. Pick up and drop off will take place at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Wednesdays, June 4 through August 27, from 1pm until 3pm.
• How: Fee for program is $5. Must be a Recreation Senior Citizen Member to register. The fee includes 2 hours of bowling time, transportation and shoes. Pick up and drop off will take place at the JTG center.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a Smartphone Training Workshop. This program is made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of Commissioners.

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

• Who: Linden Senior Residents.
• What: Smartphone Training Workshop hosted by Valerie Porter. Attendees will learn how to become more independent with their smartphones.
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: June 2, 2025 and June 5, 2025 from 2pm until 3:30pm.
  • The June 2 session will focus on how to create a social security account online to access earning data and other important information.
  • The June 5 session will focus on spam and fraud prevention.
• How: Free workshop. 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. For more information, call 908-474-8600.

Summer Day Camp and Playground Counselors are needed for Summer 2025! Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school.

• Click here to view and/or download the 2025 Summer Seasonal Employment flyer with more information.
• Click here to download an application.
• Applications will be accepted until all posts are filled.
• With questions, please call 908-474-8639 or 908-474-8600.