Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2023 Linden Special Needs Day Camp!

• Who: Open to all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.
• What: 8-week outdoor Linden Special Needs Day Camp.
• When: June 26 through August 18, 2023 from 8am until 5:30pm.
• Where: McGillvray Park – 8th Ward (Bedle Place off of Park Avenue). Rain site: 8th Ward Park Recreation Building.
• How:
  • $500 for entire program. Limited spots available. Registration must be done in-person (whether new or returning) at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • Click here to view and/or download all the information for the 2023 Linden Special Needs Day Camp.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2023 Winter Wrestling Program. Our program has produced League and State champions! No experience needed. No one is too big or too small to wrestle!

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

• Who: For children ages 8 through 18.
• What: Instruction on basic wrestling techniques and skills to improve one’s body awareness and overall confidence. All participants must have their own wrestling shoes. No experience needed! No one is too big or too small to wrestle!
• When & Where: Program runs from April 17, 2023 through June 15, 2023. Practices held from 6:30pm until 8pm.
  • Monday and Wednesday practice will be held at School 4, which is located at 1602 Dill Avenue.
  • Tuesday and Thursday practice will be held at McManus Middle School, which is located at 300 Edgewood Road.
• How: $25 registration fee, plus a $6 insurance fee. All participants must have their own wrestling shoes. 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 7:30pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. No cash. No refunds once the session begins. For more information, call (908) 474-8600. 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 Spring Tennis Lessons. Youth and Adult sessions will be offered.

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

• Who: Ages 6 and up.
• What: Spring 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.
• Where:
  • Tuesday classes will be held at Memorial Park, which is located between South Wood Avenue and Lower Road.
  • Saturday classes will be held at Wilson Park, which is located at 1113 Summit Terrace.
• When:
  • Tuesday classes: May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13.
  • Saturday classes: May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10.
  • Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups.
• How: Youth Session is $75. Adult Session is $85. 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.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a day trip to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City. Round-trip bus ride and $20 voucher included. Photo I.D. required to attend.

• Who: For ages 21 and up. Photo I.D. required to attend.
• What: Day trip to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City.
• When & Where:
  • April 11, 2023 at 10am.
  • The bus will depart at 10am from the 7th Ward Building, which is located on Tremley Point Road and the corner of Main Street.
• How: $40 fee, includes round-trip bus ride and $20 voucher. An additional $6 annual service fee will be added to the fee, if not already paid for the year. Photo I.D. required to attend. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street).
• Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are please to announce that registration is open for the 2023 Linden Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Baseball. Registration deadline is April 12, 2023.

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

• Who: Youth program. Team leagues are grouped by age range.
  • Ages 4 through 6 (Tee Ball)
  • Ages 7 through 9 (Pee Wee)
  • Ages 10 through 13 (Little League)
• What: Linden P.A.L. Spring Baseball. Your child will learn and develop fundamental skills to play baseball, and will interact and compete against children within their age range.
• How: $40 registration fee. Click here to register and to learn more about the program. Payments accepted online. Registration deadline is April 12, 2023.

New Jersey Audubon is hosting public programs for all ages at Hawk Rise Sanctuary. Bridge the gap between nature and technology.

• Who: Appropriate for all ages.
• What: New Jersey Audubon public program. Bridge the gap between nature and technology. Discuss the pros and cons of nature identification apps and use them as we walk the trails of Hawk Rise. Come dressed for the weather. Iced tea and lemonade will be served afterwards. This program will be led by Angus Macaulay, Teacher Naturalist.
• Where: Hawk Rise Sanctuary, which is located on Range Road.
• When: Sunday, May 7, from 1pm until 2pm.
• How: Free program. To register, click here. Come dressed for the weather. The primary app for this program will be iNaturalist. You may consider installing this app in advance.

New Jersey Audubon is hosting public programs for all ages at Hawk Rise Sanctuary. Spring is in the air. Come out to Hawk Rise to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of spring.

• Who: Appropriate for all ages.
• What: New Jersey Audubon public program. Plants and animals will be found and discussed throughout our walk through the sanctuary. Come dressed for the weather. Iced tea or hot tea will be served afterwards, depending on the weather. This program will be led by Angus Macaulay, Teacher Naturalist.
• Where: Hawk Rise Sanctuary, which is located on Range Road.
• When: Saturday, April 1, from 1pm until 2pm.
• How: Free program. Come dressed for the weather. To register, click here.

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

• Who: For Linden senior residents.
• What: Senior line dancing classes. Line dancing for seniors is a fun, healthy and rewarding activity and exercise. Dancing styles incorporated into the class include salsa, ballroom and country western.
• When: Thursdays, April 13 through June 15, 2023, from 10:30am until 11:30am.
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

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 to register your child for the class. Please choose one or the other. Each class is from 6pm until 7:30pm.
  • April 11 or April 25 – Easter Bunny
  • May 9 or May 23 – Hot Air Balloon
  • June 13 or June 27 – Summer Picture
• How: $15 fee per class. 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.