The City of Hoboken has written a vision plan to outline potential future upgrades for historic Church Square Park. The plan was developed through nearly a year of community and stakeholder engagement including in-person and virtual meetings, surveys, and a City Council presentation.
Church Square Park is the social and ecological center of its neighborhood. Bounded by Garden Street, Fourth Street, Park Avenue, and Fifth Street, this public space in the center of Hoboken serves a broad variety of community members ranging from passive users enjoying the shade beneath the lush tree canopy - to active users playing basketball or getting exercise.
Originally constructed in 1875, this historic public space has evolved and adapted over time as the needs of the City and community have changed. One of the most important elements of this park is the historic tree canopy and the ecological value of the green spaces located throughout.
In 2020, the City completed an assessment of mature trees and launched an annual arboriculture program. In 2022, a landscape rehabilitation pilot program was completed for the "central spine" within the Park.
A vision set forth almost 150 years ago has allowed this park to provide an invaluable and ecologically rich respite for the residents of this neighborhood. Now, it is time to establish a Vision Plan that will set the course for it to serve the Hoboken community for the next 150 years.
The City of Hoboken has written a vision plan to outline potential future upgrades for historic Church Square Park. The plan was developed through nearly a year of community and stakeholder engagement including in-person and virtual meetings, surveys, and a City Council presentation.
Church Square Park is the social and ecological center of its neighborhood. Bounded by Garden Street, Fourth Street, Park Avenue, and Fifth Street, this public space in the center of Hoboken serves a broad variety of community members ranging from passive users enjoying the shade beneath the lush tree canopy - to active users playing basketball or getting exercise.
Originally constructed in 1875, this historic public space has evolved and adapted over time as the needs of the City and community have changed. One of the most important elements of this park is the historic tree canopy and the ecological value of the green spaces located throughout.
In 2020, the City completed an assessment of mature trees and launched an annual arboriculture program. In 2022, a landscape rehabilitation pilot program was completed for the "central spine" within the Park.
A vision set forth almost 150 years ago has allowed this park to provide an invaluable and ecologically rich respite for the residents of this neighborhood. Now, it is time to establish a Vision Plan that will set the course for it to serve the Hoboken community for the next 150 years.
A successful Vision Plan depends on engaging community members to contribute ideas, hopes, and concerns for Church Square Park.
The City of Hoboken held a public listening session on Wednesday, March 29, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Church Square Park to gather feedback from the community about potential upgrades to the historic park's amenities. The meeting was an "open house" style event where park goers could stop by at any time to provide feedback.
The City of Hoboken held a public listening session on Thursday, July 13, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., as a virtual webinar to gather feedback on the concept designs used to guide the potential upgrades to the historic park's amenities.
See the meeting recording, here.
The City of Hoboken held a public listening session on Thursday, December 14, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., as a virtual webinar to gather feedback on the concept designs used to guide the potential upgrades to the historic park's amenities.
See the meeting recording, here.
See the presentation slides, here.
The City of Hoboken and City Council held a Public Hearing on this project in the Council Chambers at Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 at 7 p.m. during its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. To submit public comments, please email CSPVisionPlan@hobokennj.gov.
A live recording of the meeting can be found by visiting the Hoboken City Council Webpage.
In December 2023, the City of Hoboken hired Arterial to develop construction documents for the first phase of the Church Square Park Vision Plan. Phase I will include construction of a new playground (0-5 years old), replacement of the former playground with a new lawn area, the installation of a landscape buffer along the dog run, and public restrooms.
The City of Hoboken and City Council held a Public Hearing on this project in the Council Chambers at Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 at 7 p.m. during its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
To submit public comments or ask questions about the Vision Plan, email: CSPVisionPlan@hobokennj.gov
