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City of Linden Cooling Centers 2024
Below is a list of the City of Linden’s Cooling Centers for 2024. These are the municipal buildings that are open and available to the public during their normal operating hours. Nothing else is required.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the 2024 City of Linden Cooling Centers.
- Linden Public Library – 31 East Henry Street
- Operating Hours: Monday through Wednesday from 9am until 9pm. Thursday through Saturday from 9am until 5pm. *Closed on Sundays.
- John T. Gregorio Recreation Center – 330 Helen Street
- Operating Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Linden Multi-Purpose Center – 1025 John Street
- Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am until 8pm. Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am until 9pm. *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
City Hall Closed for Juneteenth on Friday, June 21, 2024.
City Hall will be closed this Friday, June 21, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth.
Big Brother Program
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Big Brother Program.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.
- Who: Grades 6 through 12.
- What: Big Brother Program. Big Brother helps children achieve success in school, helps them avoid risky behaviors (e.g. physical altercations, drugs and alcohol, etc.), and helps them improve their self-confidence. Their unique brand of one-to-one mentoring involves matching a child with a caring adult mentor. The support provided by a professional Big Brother staff member can change a child’s life for the better, forever.
- Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
- When: Fridays, from 5pm until 5:45pm beginning June 21, 2024. Eight (8) week program.
- How: $6 insurance fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Recreation at 908-474-8639.
Expressive Movement Dance Class
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Expressive Movement Dance Class.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.
- What: Expressive Movement Dance Class. These classes are designed to show all participants that movement has the power to stir the senses and emotions. It can also convey a message that words alone cannot express. Telling a story through music will offer participants an opportunity to be creative and synchronized while improving strength and flexibility.
- Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
- When: Mondays from 1pm until 2:15pm, on June 10, 17 and 24.
- How: Free program. If you have any questions, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 908-474-8600.
Linden Youth Football Camp
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Linden Youth Football Camp. Join us for Youth Football Skillz and Drillz conducted by our Linden Recreation Staff!
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- Who: Children ages 8 through 14 years old.
- What: Linden Youth Football Camp.
- Where: Tiger Stadium, which is located at 700 West Curtis Street.
- When: Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10am.
- How: Free program. A mandatory waiver must be signed on the day. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8639
Father’s Day 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the Father’s Day 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament. In our Father’s day classic, children (in grades 5 through 12) will team up with their fathers/guardians to compete against other families. Come out and have fun!
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.
- Who: Children in grades 5 through 12.
- What: Father’s Day 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament. In our Father’s day classic, children will team up with their fathers/guardians to compete against other families. 2 games are guaranteed! Substitutions are an option if the parent/guardian has more than one child attending. Refreshments will be served!
- Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
- When: Sunday, June 16, 2024 10am until 12pm
- Grades 5 and 6 at 10am
- Grades 7 and 8 at 11am
- High School at 12pm
- How: If you have any questions or to register your team, please call Branly Cadet 908-474-8639.
2024 Linden Tigers – Summer Baseball Camp
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2024 Linden Tigers – Summer Baseball Camp.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.
- Who: For boys ages 5 through 14.
- What: Baseball Camp for boys, with instructors Brandon Czajikowski (LHS Varsity Baseball Head Coach), Frank Hasenauer (LHS Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach) and the Linden High School Varsity Baseball Players.
- Where: Memorial Field (next to the P.A.L. Fields), which is located at 46 Lower Road.
- When: 8:30am until 1pm, from July 15 through July 17.
- Rain date: Thursday, July 18.
- 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
- What to bring to camp: Water, baseball glove, baseball bat, baseball cleats, hat, lunch, sunscreen, and shorts and towel for the slip-N-slide.
