Parks & Recreation

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 5 and up. Youth and adult classes designated by age range.
• 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.
• When & Where:
  • Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups.
  • Tuesday classes will meet at Memorial Park (2600 South Wood Avenue) on May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10.
  • Saturday classes will meet at Wilson Park (1113 Summit Terrace) on May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7.
• How: Youth Session is $85. Adult Session is $95. 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 John T. Gregorio 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, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a nine-week STEM program – App Makers: connect and share! Hosted by Little Ivy Academy.

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

• Who: For third through fifth graders.
• What: STEM Program hosted by Little Ivy Academy – App Makers: connect and share! The STEM Program is created for elementary school graders of all skill levels! Through this program, your child will get hands-on opportunities to develop their programming skills as they design and code their functional smartphone apps to share with family and friends!
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Fridays, March 14 through May 9, from 4pm until 5pm.
• How: Registration fee is $50. To register, please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8639. 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, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro Tennis Instructor Tony Labonte invite Linden residents to this year’s Tennis Clinic.

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• Who: All Linden residents youth (5 through 15) and adult.
• What: Tennis Clinic; We invite all Linden residents of all experience levels to take part in this free clinic!
• When: Saturday, April 19 and April 26.
  • Youth (ages 5 through 15) from 11am until 12pm.
  • Adults from 12pm until 1pm.
• Where: Wilson Park Tennis Courts, located at 1100-1198 Summit Terrace.
• How: Free program. Must be Linden resident. 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, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Linden Recreation Dance Program, directed by Coach Fonda. Unleash your moves!

• Who: Ages 4 through 18.
• What: Dance classes, directed by Coach Fonda. Unleash your moves! Classes include Hip-Hop, Jazz and Ballet.
• Where: Linden High School, which is located at 121 West St. Georges Avenue.
• When: March 10, 2025 through June 14, 2025.
  • Mondays
    • Ballet – Ages 4 through 7 from 5pm until 5:45pm.
    • Jazz – Ages 8 through 11 from 5:45pm until 6:30pm.
    • Ballet – Ages 12 through 14 from 6:30pm until 7:15pm.
    • Hip-Hop – Ages 15 through 18 from 7:15pm through 8pm.
  • Wednesdays
    • Hip-Hop – Ages 4 through 7 from 5pm until 5:45pm.
    • Ballet – through 11 from 5:45pm until 6:30pm.
    • Hip-Hop – Ages 12 through 14 from 6:30pm until 7:15pm.
    • Hip-Hop – Ages 15 through 18 from 7:15pm until 8pm.
• How: Register January 10 through March 10, 2025. Click here to register. Cost is a $50 one-time payment fee, plus a $6 insurance fee.

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

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

• Who: Children. Must be registered with the Recreation Department.
• What: A youth program. The purpose of this program is to provide safe constructive environment for students during after school hours. The aim is to extend learning beyond the classroom, promote positive youth development, enhance academic achievement, and keep children engaged in meaningful and productive activities.
• Where: Wilson Park Recreation Center (1100-1198 Summit Terrace), 8th Ward Building (2100 Bedle Pl), and 7th Ward Building (2907 Tremley Point Rd).
• When: *This program has been postponed. New dates to be announced.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the Winter Wrestling Program. Our program has produced League and State champions! All skill levels are welcome.

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

• Who: For children Kindergarten through Grade 8.
• 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. All skill levels are welcome.
• When: Program runs from December 3, 2024 through March 27, 2025. Practice will be held on Monday through Thursday from 6:30pm until 8pm.
  • No practice on days that schools are closed.
• Where: LHS Athletic Department Building, which is located at 700 West Curtis Street.
• How: $60 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, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to invite you to the New Jersey Devils Game.

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• Who: Ages 8 through 18.
• What: New Jersey Devils game. We are excited to have our members attend an exhilarating hockey game. Let’s show our support to the New Jersey Devils! All attendees will receive a drawstring bag! Limited spots available.
• When & Where: Thursday, February 6, 2025
  • The bus will depart at 6pm from the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • The game will be at 7pm at the Prudential Center, which is located at 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
• How: Limited spots available. Registration Deadline is January 13, 2025. If you have any questions, please call 908-474-8639.