Ainsley Layland 
We are only weeks away from summer in the Hoboken and Jersey City area. As the weather warms up, local families may be itching to get outside and enjoy the sun. Over ten parks in the area feature splash pads, so residents can cool off this summer without going all the way down the shore. Read on to discover parks with sprinklers in Hoboken + Jersey City, New Jersey.
Hoboken
Church Square Park | 400 Garden Street
Church Square Park has a playground for all ages — a gated infant area, a gated toddler area, and an open playground and obstacle course for grade school kids. One of the few parks with swings, this park is a hot spot for families with multiple kids. The sprinklers are turned on during the summer and feature dolphins spouting water. This park covers two square blocks and includes chess tables, a gazebo, basketball courts, ping pong tables, a dog park, and plenty of grassy areas.
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Columbus Square Park | Clinton Street between 9th + 10th Streets
This park has playgrounds with turf and a splash pad. The splash pad’s ground surface is concrete, so water shoes are recommended. Bathrooms are available at the park, as are basketball and tennis courts, as well as ample green space for picnics.
Elysian Park | 1001 Hudson Street
For those living uptown, Elysian Park has it all. Amazing city views, a dog park, a playground, green space, a basketball court, and a spray park. Once the littles are soaked and exhausted, residents can easily pick up dinner on the way home from one of the many surrounding restaurants.
Jackson Street Park | 116 Jackson Street
Located on Jackson Street, this enclosed playground features a playground, a safety surface throughout, including spinning chairs, a chalkboard wall, and sprinkler arches turned on during the summer.
Madison Street Park | 300 Madison Street
The brightly colored Madison Street Park is a must-play location this summer. The park includes a splash area complete with purple and green shade flowers, swings, and playground equipment for both younger and older children. The park is open to the public from 6AM-10PM and bathrooms are available.
Multi-Service Center | 124 Grand Street
The Multi-Service Center in Hoboken is a recreation center. It’s home to baseball, soccer, basketball, and other activities organized by The City Hall of Hoboken. It also has a public water spray area for children to play in.
Northwest Resiliency Park | 1201 Madison Street
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Northwest Resiliency Park opened up in 2023 to the Hoboken community with big plans and updates for all to enjoy. The park features splash pads, basketball courts, a play valley, gardens, and an athletic field.
Pier A Park | 100 Sinatra Drive
An iconic fixture in the community for decades, the Pier A fountain is a rite of passage for kids growing up in the Mile Square. The fountain is massive and shoots up several feet high, making it a great space for tons of kids to run in and out of the water.
Stevens Park | 401 Hudson Street
This park has two tree-covered play areas with a sprinkler in between. Located right next to the Hoboken Little League Field, residents can catch a game, check out the waterfront view, grab a snack, and have the kids play all in the same park. Stevens Park also has plenty of green space and a fenced dog park (so the four-legged family members can come, too).
Tom Olivieri Park | 1225 Willow Avenue
Also known as “Frog Park” to some, this pocket park is sandwiched between a residential building and the architecture office on the corner of Willow Avenue and 13th Street. Possibly one of the most shaded play areas around town, this park has some serious tree coverage. There are frog and flower sprayers that get the job done. In 2019, it was renamed Legion Park to honor the work of Latinx activist Tom Olivieri.
Jersey City
Enos Jones Park | 237 Brunswick Street
Close to Hamilton Park, the smaller Enos Jones Park packs a lot of fun. Entirely gated, this park features a playground and a separate splash pad area featuring a water-spouting whale, dolphin, and seal. Check out the community garden and take adventurous scooter riders to the skate park nearby.
Hamilton Park | 25 West Hamilton Place
Hamilton Park is similar to Church Square Park in Hoboken in that it provides something for everyone. The playgrounds and swings are fenced in and divided by age group. This water playground is on the smaller side, but little ones will definitely have a blast. The splash pad has tall posts with buckets that spill over once filled with water and in-ground sprinklers. The rest of the park features basketball and tennis courts, plenty of lawn space, and a dog run. Surrounded by a variety of restaurants, this park is a great location to enjoy a full day out.
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Newport Green Park | Green Park, 14th Street
Newport Green has a lot of amenities. This park has multiple play areas for various ages, two sets of swings for infants and older kids, shaded picnic tables, a carousel, a splash pad with a safety surface in the playground area, and a sandy beach with stationary umbrellas and movable Adirondack chairs. If all of that wasn’t enough, park-goers can also enjoy in-ground sprinklers between the gated play area and grassy lawn.
