McGovern Park

Welcome to McGovern Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. Come shoot some baskets, play a few rounds of tennis, or cool down at the sprayground on hot summer days. The ball diamond has lights.

To contact the park office please call 201-547-4449.

Jersey City New Jersey Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; alcoholic beverages, defacing public property, harming wildlife, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; bicycles, fires, fishing, horseback riding, motor vehicles (including watercraft), organized athletic play, picnicking, swimming.

*The following require special permits; sales.

*All dogs must be leashed, waste removed, and kept out of First Street Park and Paulus Hook Park.

*All fires must be extinguised before leaving the picnic area.

*Skate Parks require use of helmet and pads and that any person 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Please respect these and all local, State of New Jersey, and United States statutes.