The City of Hoboken, working with Hudson County, has completed the first phase of improvements at Church Square Park, one of the community’s most historic gathering places. The project was financed partly through the Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund and came together after years of public input, including resident feedback sessions and surveys.
County officials expressed pride in backing the effort. Hudson County Executive Craig Guy said he was pleased to recommend the playground for Trust Fund assistance, while also thanking the Board of County Commissioners, including Chairman Anthony L. Romano, for their approval. Romano said that the space had been overdue for renovation, adding that new equipment and upgrades would make it safer and more accessible.
- Hoboken has opened a new inclusive playground at Church Square Park, designed for children five years old and younger.
- The project was supported by the Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund and shaped by community input over several years.
- Additional upgrades, including a new lawn, landscape buffer, and public restrooms, are expected to be completed by fall.
Playground Features for Children Five and Under
The newly completed playground is now open in the southwest corner of Church Square Park, along Fourth Street between Park Avenue and Willow Avenue. Positioned across from the church that gives the park its name, the play space is designed for toddlers and children up to age five.
The facility includes a range of inclusive and educational features such as ramped climbing structures, play mounds, magnetic play panels, swings usable by all children, curved benches, and modern safety surfacing.
More Park Upgrades by Fall
Although the toddler playground is already open, it represents just one stage of the Church Square Park Improvements Project. Additional changes are scheduled to be finished by fall, which will include:
- Installation of a new lawn area, replacing the previous playground for children ages two to five.
- Creation of a landscape buffer near the dog run to reduce noise.
- Construction of public restrooms, adding essential amenities for park visitors.
All of the planned upgrades above are part of the Church Square Park Vision Plan, which outlines long-term goals for the park’s renewal. Full details of the plan can be found at hobokennj.gov/resources/church-square-park-vision-plan.
