Hackensack Recreation Department

06/11/2026

📌REGISTER NOW for the Hackensack Recreation Jr. Cheerleading squad!

🏆Open to Hackensack residents entering 1st - 8th grade during the 2026-2027 school year

💻 Looking for more information and practice schedules? head on over to Hackensack.Recdesk.com

Hurry...spots are limited!

06/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Hackensack Jr. Comets as they head on off to State Qualifiers 🥇

Hackensack is rooting for you!

06/05/2026

Check out the talented Hackensack Recreation Track & Field athletes who qualified for the 2026 State Championships and join us in wishing them luck at states!

06/04/2026

Stop on by Johnson Park this Saturday, June 6th, for the Garden Club of Hackensack's annual Arts in the Park 🌷

⏰10:00am - 4:00pm

Kick off the day with a FREE Zumba class, then stick around and explore the crafters, artisans and artists 🎨

05/31/2026

What a fantastic day at Foschini Park as we celebrated the close of another incredible Recreation Baseball & Softball season! ⚾️🥎

The grills were firing up burgers and hot dogs, the music kept the energy going, and the kids brought their competitive spirit to the speed pitch challenge. 🍔🌭🎶

A big thank you to Bounce Party Mania and Kona Ice of Paramus for helping make the day even more memorable!

Thanks to all of our players, coaches, families, and volunteers for an amazing season. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🙌

05/28/2026

Celebrate 4th of July in Hackensack with a full day of fun at Foschini Park! Kick things off with the Hackensack Police Department and Fire Department Softball Game at 10 AM, then enjoy food trucks and games at 4 PM, live music from Fillet of Soul at 7:30 PM, and a spectacular Fireworks show at 9 PM.

Free event parking will be available at the Ice House.

05/27/2026

Come on out and support the Garden Club of Hackensack on June 6th 🌷

Hackensack’s Arts in the Park returns June 6 with live performances, crafts, food, Zumba and family fun at Johnson Park!

05/27/2026

Summer nights are better with live music! 🎶

Join us On the Green every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for the Hackensack Summer Concert Series! Free admission and great music all season long!

Lineup includes Fleetwood Macked, Steppin Out, Luis Motta Y Su Rumba Latina, Last Child (Aerosmith), MJ Glowtown, David Cedeno & His Orchestra, and Stone Flower.

Please Note, National Night Out - August 4 at Atlantic St. Park.

05/26/2026

Yesterday’s Annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony was a meaningful and beautiful tribute, even with the rain. We’re so grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the day special.

A special thank you to our Police, Fire, DPW, Recreation Department, City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and Veterans Board for working together to put this important event together. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our veterans and all those who joined us in honoring and remembering those who gave so much for our country.

05/20/2026

Our Splash Pads are opening this Saturday, May 23rd for Summer 2026!

📆May 23rd - June 28th
⏰11 AM - 7 PM
Saturday and Sunday Only

📆June 29th - September 7th
⏰11 AM - 7 PM
Open 7 days a week

📌 Polifly Road Park (59 Polifly Rd) & Carver Park (302 2nd Street)

Enjoy, and see you there for a fantastic summer!💦☀️