Parks & Recreation

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite third through eighth graders to join Double Dutch.

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

• Who: Third through eighth grade.
• What: Double Dutch is a creative and challenging sport. It’s a great source of exercise using 2-4 ropes. Jumping can improve heart health, balance and rhythm. Individuals will learn basics turning techniques, fancy trick movements and speed jumping. We invite you to have fun and challenge your skill level in competitive competitions. Practice as needed on Saturdays, field trips, and competitions will be notified in advance.
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Mondays, 5:30pm until 7pm, December 4, 2023 through January 29, 2024.
  • No class on December 25, 2023
  • No class on January 1 and 15, 2024
• How: $35, plus a $6 insurance fee (includes t-shirt and shorts). Click here to register online, or call (908) 474-8600. Practice as needed on Saturdays, field trips, and competitions will be notified in advance. No jewelry! Please bring your own water bottle

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the third 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 18, 2022 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.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend tryouts for the Linden Recreation Tiger Cubs Basketball.

• Who: Fourth through eighth grade girls and boys.
• What: Linden Recreation Tiger Cubs Basketball tryouts.
• When & Where: Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3, 2023.
  • Click here for full tryout schedule for different grades; time slots and locations.
• How: To sign up for any tryout please click here to register, or call 908-474-8600

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Morning Star Community Christian Center are pleased to offer a safe alternative to trick or treating at the 2023 Annual Community Harvest Party.

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

• Who: Fun for the entire family.
• What: 2023 Annual Community Harvest Party, a safe alternative to trick or treating. Come and enjoy candy, prizes, contests and games!
• Where: Linden PAL Building, which is located at 400 Maple Avenue.
• When: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 4pm until 7pm.
• How: Click here to pre-register, or call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8639. Face masks not required, but appreciated. Candy donations can be dropped at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street) or the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street).

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation present Pink Thursday Afterwork Dancing for Cancer Awareness.  

• What: Pink Thursday Afterwork Dancing for Cancer Awareness. Free mammogram and prostate information. Tony Touch and Dawn Tallman will be performing. DJ’s Tamir, Soulfingers and Robert Andrew will play Latin dance music and Afro dance music.
• Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
• When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 5pm until 9pm.
• How: Free event.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden Inc. and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to host 2023 Latin Festival.

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

• Who: Fun for all ages.
• What: Latin Festival, bringing the Latin Community together for one big event! Come and enjoy live music, food, vendors, the beer and mixed drink tent, DJ and Karaoke, a dance contest and more!
• Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
• When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11am until 6pm.
• How: For more information, call Mikki at 908-718-5831 or email here.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a seven-week STEM program, hosted by Little Ivy Academy.

• Who: For ages 6 through 12 years old.
• What: STEM Program hosted by Little Ivy Academy. The STEM Program is created for elementary and middle school graders of all skill levels! The program opens the door to hands-on digital creation. This generates crafting functional plots and environments for game-play and story-telling.
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Monday, September 25 through November 13, from 4pm to 5:30pm.
  • No class on October 9, 2023.
• How: Free program. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or 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 Crochet Corner. Hosted by BusyBee Crochet Corner.

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

• Who: Linden senior residents.
• What: Crochet Corner hosted by BusyBee Crochet Corner. Each participant will receive step-by-step photo instructions and one-on-one instruction as needed. Crocheting tips will be taught to make this adventure successful and fun.
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Tuesdays. October 3, 2023 from 1:30pm until 2:30pm.
• How: Free program for Linden senior residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or 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.