Parks & Recreation

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Zumba Gold.

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

• Who: For Linden senior residents. Participants should consult with a physician prior to participation.
• What: Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity, with easy-to-follow Zumba choreography. The main focus is on balance, range of motion and coordination.
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Fridays, April 5 through June 21, 2024 from 9:30am until 10:30am.
  • No class on April 12 and May 10, 2024.
• How: Free program. Participants should consult with a physician prior to participation. 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, email us here, or call 908-474-8600.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Line Dancing.

Click here to view and/or download the informational 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 11 through June 27, 2024, 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.

Summer Day Camp and Playground Counselors are needed for Summer 2024! Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school.

• Click here to view and/or download the 2024 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) 474-8600.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Robot Makers: Start Making Moves; a STEM program hosted by Little Ivy Academy.

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

• Who: Second through fifth graders.
• What: Robot Makers: Start Making Moves; a STEM program hosted by Little Ivy Academy. Your child and their lab mates will learn how gears work together, to program a sensor and more! Participants will make motors move and gears whir when they take control of the building and programming of their moving and sensing robots! Utilizing the LEGO Mindstorms robotics system as well as coding language, lab teams will discover some of the basic engineering and programming concepts. Participants will need to turn their own ideas into moving robotic creations!
• When: Mondays, March 25 through May 6, 2024 from 4pm until 5pm.
• Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• How: $40 program fee. To register, please contact the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8639.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to attend the 2024 Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Look for the Easter Bunny, he’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden after the Egg Hunt! Click here to view the Easter Bunny Route.

• Who: For children ages 12 and under.
• What: Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Look for the Easter Bunny, he’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden after the Egg Hunt!
• When: Saturday, March 30, 2024. Check-in at 11am, event time is from 12pm until 2pm.
• Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace (behind the High School Academy).
• How: Bags will be provided. Eggs and bags will be available while supplies last. For more information, please call the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.
• Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
• Click here to view and/or download the Easter Bunny Route Plan.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Complete Fitness.

• Who: Open to all adults 18+ years of age.
• What: Six week fitness program. Complete Fitness will develop and reinforce healthy lifestyles and behaviors. The Complete Fitness classes will allow participants to engage in a variety of physical fitness activities that will help to establish lifelong fitness goals.
• Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: The Complete Fitness program begins on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The program will be held weekly on Thursdays for six weeks from 6pm until 7pm.
• How: Program fee is $50, plus a $6 annual insurance fee. First time registrants must set up and account and pay an annual $6 registration fee. 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, Mastercard, and online payment accepted. For more information, call (908) 474-8639.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2024 Linden Summer Day Camp Program!

• Who: Open to all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants must be a Linden resident.
• What: Seven (7) week program; Linden Summer Day Camp.
• When: Camp begins July 1, 2024, and ends August 16, 2024.
  • Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm.
• How: Registration deadline is May 15, 2024. Limited spots available.
  • Click here to view and/or download the 2024 Linden Summer Day Camp flyer with pricing and registration details.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2024 Linden Special Needs Day Camp!

• Who: Open to all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.
• What: Seven (7) week program; Linden Special Needs Day Camp.
• When: Camp begins July 1, 2024, and ends August 16, 2024.
  • Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm.
• Where: McGillvray Park – 8th Ward (Bedle Place off of Park Avenue). Rain site: 8th Ward Park Recreation Building.
• How: Registration deadline is May 15, 2024.
  • Click here to view and/or download the 2024 Linden Special Needs Day Camp flyer with pricing and registration details.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2024 Spring 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 6 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 Saturday, April 13, 2024.
• How: Registration deadline is April 3, 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, and $60 for non-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. 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, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2024 Little Kickers Spring 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: Outdoor soccer. All participants must have their own shin guards.
• Where: Instructional Clinic will be held at Wheeler Park, which is located at 234 West Stimpson Avenue. Clinic located on the Soccer Field, entrance on West Stimpson Avenue.
• When: The Little Kickers Clinic begins on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 9am. Clinic will run for eight (8) Saturdays: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1.
• How: Registration deadline is April 3, 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, and $60 for non-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 Clinic 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.