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Linden Department of Parks and Recreation Holds Olympics Opening Ceremony

In the spirit of the Olympics, Linden Department of Parks and Recreation held their own Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 20th at Tiger Stadium. Both Summer Day Camp and Playground programs participated. Each site selected a country to represent in the Opening Ceremony. Countries selected were United States, Greece, Australia, Brazil, France, Canada, Cuba, Liberia, and Italy. Each site created a banner to represent their country as they walked across the track to the delight of parents and community members.

Over 100 youth between the ages of 5 and 18 participated in the ensuing track meet. The track meet consisted of several events, including the 55 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash, and Softball Throw. All participants received medals for their efforts, and participants who placed earned gold, silver, or bronze medals. All participants and their families had an enjoyable experience, many of which stated that the event was a great opportunity to reconnect with others that they may not have seen since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Summer Day Camp and Playground programs will continue their Summer Olympics theme with the Annual Craft and Talent Show, which will take place on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 6pm at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade. The rain date is Thursday, August 5, 2021.

  • To view full program description for day camps and playgrounds, click here.
  • For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600.
  • The Parks & Recreation office is located 330 Helen Street.
  • To view and/or download a PDF of this press release, click here.
  • Click here for the full photo gallery from this event.

The 2021 Summer Olympics Day Camp Playground Craft & Talent Show

On Wednesday, August 4th at 6pm, please join Mayor Derek Armstead and the Department of Parks & Recreation for the Linden Summer Olympics Day Camp / Playground Craft and Talent Show at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade!

Rain Date – Thursday, August 5th, 2021 @ 6pm

Girls Basketball Clinic For Linden Girls Ages 7 Through 14

Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation are proud to offer another quality program. For more information, please call 908-474-8600. The program will be held on August 14th at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, located at 1025 John Street. This is a free program. Please click here to view, and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

Summer Baseball Camp For Boys Ages 5 Through 14

Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation are proud to offer another quality program. For more information, please call 908-474-8600. The Summer Baseball Camp will run from Tuesday, August 17th through Thursday, August 19th at the Memorial Field (Next to PAL Fields) from 9am to 12pm. The registration fee is $30 per person. Please click here to view, and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

Linden Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony – Tuesday July 20th

On Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30pm, please join Mayor Derek Armstead and the Department of Parks & Recreation for the Linden Summer Olympics Day Camp / Playground Opening Ceremony! Events will include exhibitions, track relays, long jump and an awards ceremony. Refreshments will be served on a first-come first-serve basis for participants.

Rain Date – Wednesday July 21st, 2021