Welcome
Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood is one of the most underserved communities in Hudson County when it comes to accessible public green space. We have a once in a generation opportunity to change that by working together as a community to build a new park. Will you join us?
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Latest News- Community Meeting June 3rd, 7pm- Call to Action!
Recently the Courthouse Park Advocacy Group was told by Hudson County that they are planning to delay vacating 595 Newark Avenue for up to three years. We are holding a community meeting to discuss our options. Join us to learn about what the County is proposing and why it will push the deadline and affect the funding of the project. Come find out what YOU can do to keep the park on track
This is not final. We can push back but we need the community to show support. Please attend the meeting and spread the word. All of the public is welcome!
Date: Tuesday June 3rd, 7pm
Location: St. Joseph’s Church (basement), 511 Pavonia Avenue(corner of Newark and Pavonia)
Live Streaming: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HNbH4hmr7/?mibextid=K35XfP
March 2024- Courtesy Jersey City/SWA
Our Mission
The Courthouse Park Advocacy Group’s mission is to ensure that the entire parcel of land located at 595 Newark Avenue in Jersey City, NJ is turned into a public park for the community once the existing Hudson County Administrative building is demolished.
Our Vision
The Journal Square area, under the 2060 redevelopment plan, is undergoing a radical transformation that will add thousands of new residential units and office spaces in the next few years alone. With Journal Square woefully underserved in terms of public parks the Courthouse Park Advocacy Group sees this as the time to shape the vision of the 2060 plan in a way that best serves the community.
Our group is committed to work with Jersey City and Hudson County officials to come up with funding solutions and ownership issues for the future park. We want to bring together all, neighborhood organizations, local businesses and developers to participate in making our park a reality.