Parks & Recreation

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts. Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!

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

• Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
• What: Come along and enjoy and art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Tuesday’s, from 10am until 12pm.
  • January 14 and 28
  • February 11 and 25
  • March 11 and 25
  • April 8 and 22
  • May 13 and 27
  • June 10
• How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, call 908-474-8600. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts. Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!

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

• Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
• What: Come along and enjoy and art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!
• Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Tuesday’s, from 10am until 12pm.
  • January 7 and 21.
  • February 4 and 18.
  • March 4 and 18.
  • April 1 and 15.
  • May 6 and 20.
  • June 3.
• How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, call 908-474-8639. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Big Brother Program.

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

• Who: Grades 6 through 12.
• What: Big Brother Program. Big Brother helps children achieve success in school, helps them avoid risky behaviors (e.g. physical altercations, drugs and alcohol, etc.), and helps them improve their self-confidence. Their unique brand of one-to-one mentoring involves matching a child with a caring adult mentor. The support provided by a professional Big Brother staff member can change a child’s life for the better, forever.
• Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Fridays, from 5pm until 6pm beginning January 3, 2025. Eight (8) week program.
• How: $6 insurance fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Recreation at 908-474-8639.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Kids Canvas Paint. Due to the popularity of this class, we are offering two dates per month to register your child for the class. Please choose one or the other. There are 15 slots per class and the classes fill quickly. Don’t be left out, register today!

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

• Who: For kids ages 5 through 12.
• What: Kids canvas paint classes. All supplies included. The painting classes are guided with the instructor showing every step. Small color copies of the painting will be handed out to the children for reference. Background music will be available to create a more creative and tranquil atmosphere for the young artists.
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Due to the popularity of this class, we are offering two dates per month (please choose one or the other). Each class is from 6pm until 7:30pm.
  • January 7 and 21.
  • February 4 and 18.
  • March 4 and 18.
• How: $15 fee per class. Registration is limited to one class per month. To view full class 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.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2025 Indoor Soccer Program. 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 6 through 12.
• What: Indoor soccer. All participants must have their own shin guards.
• Where: All League games are played at the Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: The League begins on Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • Start time/hours varies with team assignment.
• How: Registration deadline is December 27, 2024. After deadline, all registrants must register at the main office. A waiting list will be established after 40 registrants. Registration fee is $56 for residents, and $66 for non-residents. The registration fee includes a one-time annual $6 insurance fee. 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 9am until 7pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. No Cash. No refunds once the League begins. For more information, call (908) 474-8600. Please note: all new “First Time” participants must bring the following original documents that will be verified at registration:
  • 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, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2025 Little Kickers Indoor Clinic. Register early to secure a spot!

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

• Who: Open to all children ages 4 and 5.
• What: Indoor soccer. All participants must have their own shin guards.
• Where: All Clinic practices are played at the Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: The League begins on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9am. Clinic will run for eight (8) Saturdays: January 8 and 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22 and March 1 and 8.
• How: Registration deadline is December 27, 2024. After deadline, all registrants must register at the main office. A waiting list will be established after 30 registrants. Registration fee is $56 for residents, and $66 for non-residents. The registration fee includes a one-time annual $6 insurance fee. 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 9am until 7pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. No cash. No refunds once the Clinic begins. For more information, call (908) 474-8600. Please note: all new “First Time” participants must bring the following original documents that will be verified at registration:
  • 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 and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the fourth annual Rec’s-Giving! Meals will be grab-and-go.

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

• What: Rec’s-Giving. Providing dinner on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. One dinner per person. Meals will be grab-and-go.
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1pm.
• How: First-come, first-served while supplies last. One dinner per person. Meals will be grab-and-go. For more information, please call (908) 474-8639.

After school program counselors are needed for Winter 2024! Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school.

• Click here to view and/or download the 2024 Winter Seasonal Employment Opportunities flyer with more information.
• Click here to download an application.
• Applications will be accepted until all posts are filled.
• With questions, please call (908) 474-8600.