Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

Places to go in Jersey City

18 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bayside Park

Outdoors

Bayside Park

Garfield Ave & Bayside Park Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Cheesequake State Park

Outdoors

Cheesequake State Park

1,610-acre park with a nature center & camping area offering biking/hiking trails & a fishing lake.

300 Gordon Rd, Matawan, NJ 07747, USA

Columbia Park

Outdoors

Columbia Park

118 Bartholdi Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Flag Plaza

Outdoors

Flag Plaza

Picnic spot in a state park, with US flags flying & views over the Statue of Liberty to Manhattan.

Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Hamilton Park

Outdoors

Hamilton Park

Upbeat park suppling separate areas for dogs & small children's play, plus an esteemed fountain.

25 W Hamilton Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

J Owen Grundy Park

Outdoors

J Owen Grundy Park

Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.

Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Leonard Gordon Park

Outdoors

Leonard Gordon Park

Hilly urban park with prominent buffalo & bear sculptures, a gazebo & shady walking paths.

3303 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA

Liberty State Park

Outdoors

Liberty State Park

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Lincoln Park

Outdoors

Lincoln Park

Largest park in Hudson County offers athletic facilities, statuary, trails & wildlife habitats.

1 County Rd 605, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA

Morris Canal Park

Outdoors

Morris Canal Park

Small grassy park overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.

158 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Newport Green Park

Outdoors

Newport Green Park

This landscaped waterfront refuge on 4 acres includes a sandy beach, play area & special events.

Green Park, 14th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA

Newport Sand Beach

Outdoors

Newport Sand Beach

Landlocked "beach" for playing & sunbathing, with chairs & umbrellas, plus views of lower Manhattan.

45 14th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA

Palisades Interstate Park

Outdoors

Palisades Interstate Park

2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.

Alpine, NJ 07620, USA

Pershing Field Park

Outdoors

Pershing Field Park

Park offering many amenities, including an ice rink, pool, playground & fields & courts for sports.

201 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA

Pier C Park

Outdoors

Pier C Park

This park with scenic views of NYC features a fishing pier, playground, water play area & promenade.

340 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA

Riverview Fisk Park

Outdoors

Riverview Fisk Park

Along with basketball courts & a playground, this park's gazebo offers water & city views.

498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA

Statue City Cruises Liberty State Park

Outdoors

Statue City Cruises Liberty State Park

1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Van Vorst Park

Outdoors

Van Vorst Park

Historic public square with playgrounds, dog runs & community gardens hosting a farmer's market.

257-287 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA