Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, alongside city officials and local residents, officially cut the ribbon on the new 16th Street Park on Thursday. The completion of the $2.7 million project transformed a half-acre asphalt basketball lot into a dynamic and inclusive green space designed to serve residents of all ages.
The new park, located in the heart of the city, now features a wide array of amenities aimed at promoting active lifestyles and community gatherings. Highlights include a multi-use court for basketball and soccer, a spray park for summertime fun, and the city’s first-ever public pickleball courts. The park also boasts a modern playground with sensory play elements to ensure inclusivity for children of all abilities, as well as shaded seating areas and public restroom facilities.
Fulop emphasized the importance of neighborhood parks as the “backbone of strong communities,” stating that this investment reflects a commitment to creating accessible public spaces where everyone can connect, play, and enjoy a better quality of life.
The project was a collaborative effort with community members, including nearby resident Belinda Council, who serves as the Holland Gardens Resident President. “I helped with the design, and the vision was to make this a super fun, multi-purpose park for the whole family to enjoy,” Council said.
The new 16th Street Park is the latest in a series of park improvement projects in Jersey City. The city recently received an improved ranking on the 2025 ParkScore Index, moving from 47th to 31st place over the past five years due to a strong focus on improving equity, access, and amenities.
