Shared by Union City and Jersey City, Washington Park has a rich history of providing an ideal location for leisure and recreational enjoyment. Offering open space where these two cities meet, visitors can enjoy the green, passive areas with its shady and winding walkways. For visitors who are looking for some active space, Washington Park is home to facilities for a variety of sports and activities.

The site of Washington Park was originally a portion of the land owned by the Suckleys, a wealthy New York family involved in real estate. This particular plot was referred to as the “fair grounds” since visiting carnivals, circuses, and “Wild West” shows were staged there on a regular basis. In the early 1900s, a Jersey City resident, Dr. Ulamor Allen took a particular interest in the site. He helped found the Suckley Park Association, whose mission was to establish a county park on the current site of Washington Park. This formal organization raised dues and petitioned the County for years on behalf of the creation of the Washington Park. Finally, in 1917, the land acquisition agreement for the proposed park was finalized.

This County Park offers baseball and softball players four fields, which are equipped with lighting for evening play and two of which feature synthetic turf, and a batting cage for Little Leaguers! Visitors can bring their “A” game and play on the other facilities: 10 tennis courts, one full and 3 half basketball courts, and a volleyball court. Children can enjoy outdoor recreation at Washington Park on the playground or cool off at the spray pool in the summertime. Residents throughout the area can exercise with a jog or a bike ride along the 3.8 mile of trails.