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Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Renaissance or Rebels present Linden’s Finest Community Day Year 12.

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• What: Linden’s Finest Community Day Year 12. Middle school bracket, high school bracket and adult bracket. Vendor opportunity, giveaways, kids activities and more.
• Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
• When: August 15 and 16, 2026 from 12pm until 9pm.
  • Rain Date: August 22 and 23, 2026 from 12pm until 9pm.
• How: For more information, please contact 484-239-6105.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2026 Summer Mini Soccer League. Register early to secure a spot on a team!

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• Who: Open to all children ages 9 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 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm. Program runs through August , 2026.
• How: Registration deadline is July 1, 2026. After deadline, all registrants must register by calling 908-474-8600, and a waiting list will be established. Registration fee is $50 for 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 or 908-474-8627. 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.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2026 Linden Tigers Summer Softball Camp.

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• Who: For girls ages 5 through 14.
• What: Softball Camp for girls, with instructor Peter Naumowicz (LHS Varsity Softball Coach), Michele Diaz (LHS Assistant Varsity Coach), Coleen Cronin (LHS Assistant Varsity Coach), Eric Scheidemann (LSH J.V. Girls Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach) and LHS players as assistant staff.
• Where: P.A.L. Fields, which is located at 35 Lower Road.
• When: 9am until 12pm, from July 20 through July 24.
• How: Registration fee is $30. 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 at 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, call 908-474-8600.
• What to bring to camp: Water, glove, bat and cleats.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

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 Camp.

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• Who: Ages from 6 through 15.
• What: Tennis Camp; drills, games and an optional tournament. Contests with prizes awarded. Refreshments and loaner racquets provided.
• Where: Wilson Park Tennis Courts, located at 1100-1198 Summit Terrace.
• When: Monday through Thursday, August 10 through August 14 from 9:15am until 12:15pm.
• How: $230 per person. Non-residents pay an additional $20. 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 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.
• Please contact Tony Labonte with any questions at 908-229-9438.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2026 Linden Tigers – Summer Baseball Camp.

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• Who: For boys ages 5 through 14.
• What: Baseball Camp for boys, with instructors Craig Goldberg (LHS Varsity Baseball Head Coach), James Howlett (LHS Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach), Dan O’Lear (LHS Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach) and the Linden High School Varsity Baseball Players.
• Where: Memorial Field (next to the P.A.L. Fields), which is located at 55 Lower Road.
• When: 9am until 12pm, from July 27 through July 30.
  • Rain date: Thursday, July 31.
• How: Registration fee is $30 per person. 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 9am until 7pm at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. Community Center Building is the only center to accept exact cash. Make checks payable to: Linden Recreation Baseball. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. Birth certificate and proof of residency is required if new to our programs. For more information, call 908-474-8600 or email here.
• What to bring to camp: Water, baseball glove, baseball bat, baseball cleats, hat, lunch, sunscreen, and shorts and towel for the slip-N-slide.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.