Hackensack Recreation Department

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!💦☀️

05/19/2026

Hackensack Jr. Comets Football registration is now open!

💻For more information on practice dates/times and to register today, head to Hackensack.Recdesk.com

05/14/2026

Congratulations to all our Hackensack Jr. Comets Track stars at their NJ Striders meet this past weekend🥇

"Don't dream of winning, train for it!"

05/11/2026

🏆Sign up today for our Spring Senior Doubles Pickleball tournament

📅 Saturday, June 20

💰Residents $5 Non-Residents $10

📌 Hackensack Recreation Center
116 Holt Street

Advanced Registration Required. Limited Spots Available.

05/08/2026

DUE TO THE RAIN THE STIGMA FREE. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR & ICE CREAM SOCIAL WILL MOVE TO OUR RAIN LOCATION!

05/01/2026

Do you have a passion for sports and a heart for helping kids grow?

We’re looking for volunteer coaches to lead and inspire young athletes in our upcoming youth sports seasons!

You can make a difference whether you’ve played before or love the game.

Coaching allows you to stay involved, give back to your community and be a positive role model.

No experience needed—just a passion for helping youth grow on and off the field.

🏆Coaching spots are available for:
⚾Baseball/Softball
🏀Basketball
🏈Football..and more!

Sign up today and help shape the next generation of athletes!

Visit the Hackensack Recreation office or call us at (201) 646-8042 to get started today.

04/27/2026

The rain never bothered us anyway ☔️

We didn’t let a little rain stop our kids from having a fun and successful opening day ceremony.

Thank you to all who attended and good luck this season to all our baseball/softball teams!

Go Hackensack! ⚾️🥎