Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer youth and adult sewing programs.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• What: Youth and adult sewing classes. Classes are grouped by age range.
  • Creative Hand Sewing (ages 8 through 12): learning basic hand-sewing stitches.
  • Machine Sewing (ages 13 through 17): foundational skills of measuring, cutting fabric, pinning, and sewing by machine and by hand. Sewing machines provided for use!
  • Adult Sewing (ages 18 and up): students will choose their own sewing pattern! All details regarding fabric and patterns will be discussed during the first class. Sewing machines provided for use!
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Six week program. Every Tuesday beginning on May 2, 2023 through June 13, 2023.
  • Ages 8 through 12, from 3:30pm until 4:30pm
  • Ages 13 through 17, from 5pm until 6:30pm.
  • Ages 18 and up, from 7pm until 8:30pm.
• How: $75 for the youth sewing program. $100 for the adult sewing program. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center, 330 Helen Street or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street. Online registration is available 24/7.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts. Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
• What: Arts and crafts. Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: 10am until 12pm, every other Tuesday beginning on April 25. Program will run through June 20.
  • April 25, May 9, May 23, June 6, and June 20.
• How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center, 330 Helen Street or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street. Online registration is available 24/7.

Summer Day Camp and Playground Counselors are needed for Summer 2023! Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school.

• Click here to view and/or download the 2023 Summer Seasonal Employment flyer with more information.
• Click here to download an application.
• Applications will be accepted until all posts are filled.
• With questions, please call (908) 474-8600.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2023 Linden Summer Day Camp Program!

Participants must be a Linden resident, and entering kindergarten through sixth grade as of September 2023. Registration deadline is June 1, 2023.

Click here to view and/or download all the information for the 2023 Linden Summer Day Camp Program.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2023 Linden Special Needs Day Camp!

• Who: Open to all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.
• What: 8-week outdoor Linden Special Needs Day Camp.
• When: June 26 through August 18, 2023 from 8am until 5:30pm.
• Where: McGillvray Park – 8th Ward (Bedle Place off of Park Avenue). Rain site: 8th Ward Park Recreation Building.
• How:
  • $500 for entire program. Limited spots available. Registration must be done in-person (whether new or returning) at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • Click here to view and/or download all the information for the 2023 Linden Special Needs Day Camp.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2023 Winter Wrestling Program. Our program has produced League and State champions! No experience needed. No one is too big or too small to wrestle!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: For children ages 8 through 18.
• What: Instruction on basic wrestling techniques and skills to improve one’s body awareness and overall confidence. All participants must have their own wrestling shoes. No experience needed! No one is too big or too small to wrestle!
• When & Where: Program runs from April 17, 2023 through June 15, 2023. Practices held from 6:30pm until 8pm.
  • Monday and Wednesday practice will be held at School 4, which is located at 1602 Dill Avenue.
  • Tuesday and Thursday practice will be held at McManus Middle School, which is located at 300 Edgewood Road.
• How: $25 registration fee, plus a $6 insurance fee. All participants must have their own wrestling shoes. 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 7:30pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa and Mastercard. No cash. No refunds once the session begins. For more information, call (908) 474-8600. 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.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro tennis instructor Tony Labonte are pleased to present Spring Tennis Lessons. Youth and Adult sessions will be offered.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: Ages 6 and up.
• What: Spring tennis lessons with games, contests and prizes! Classes will run for six (6) weeks. The classes are designated by age range. Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups. Loaner racquets provided.
• Where:
  • Tuesday classes will be held at Memorial Park, which is located between South Wood Avenue and Lower Road.
  • Saturday classes will be held at Wilson Park, which is located at 1113 Summit Terrace.
• When:
  • Tuesday classes: May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13.
  • Saturday classes: May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10.
  • Click here to view program flyer detailing class times for various age groups.
• How: Youth Session is $75. Adult Session is $85. Additional $10 fee for non-residents. Loaner racquets provided. 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 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, 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.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a day trip to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City. Round-trip bus ride and $20 voucher included. Photo I.D. required to attend.

• Who: For ages 21 and up. Photo I.D. required to attend.
• What: Day trip to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City.
• When & Where:
  • April 11, 2023 at 10am.
  • The bus will depart at 10am from the 7th Ward Building, which is located on Tremley Point Road and the corner of Main Street.
• How: $40 fee, includes round-trip bus ride and $20 voucher. An additional $6 annual service fee will be added to the fee, if not already paid for the year. Photo I.D. required to attend. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street).
• Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are please to announce that registration is open for the 2023 Linden Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Baseball. Registration deadline is April 12, 2023.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: Youth program. Team leagues are grouped by age range.
  • Ages 4 through 6 (Tee Ball)
  • Ages 7 through 9 (Pee Wee)
  • Ages 10 through 13 (Little League)
• What: Linden P.A.L. Spring Baseball. Your child will learn and develop fundamental skills to play baseball, and will interact and compete against children within their age range.
• How: $40 registration fee. Click here to register and to learn more about the program. Payments accepted online. Registration deadline is April 12, 2023.