Guidebook for Jersey City
Parks & Nature
Washington Park is the only county park in the Heights. The park is shared by both Jersey City and Union City. The park it self is a very large and peaceful park that contains a lot of sporting activities. This park offers four baseball diamonds, seven tennis courts, two racquetball courts, two basketball courts and one soccer field. For the dogs Washington Park provides an area dedicated to Fido. Washington Park also contains a playground for kids of all ages and sprinklers for the little ones to enjoy. For the adults, the park has two gazebos with seating to relax and enjoy nature. There is also a picnic area for a nice picnic with family and friends.
26 locals recommend
Washington Park
Washington Park is the only county park in the Heights. The park is shared by both Jersey City and Union City. The park it self is a very large and peaceful park that contains a lot of sporting activities. This park offers four baseball diamonds, seven tennis courts, two racquetball courts, two basketball courts and one soccer field. For the dogs Washington Park provides an area dedicated to Fido. Washington Park also contains a playground for kids of all ages and sprinklers for the little ones to enjoy. For the adults, the park has two gazebos with seating to relax and enjoy nature. There is also a picnic area for a nice picnic with family and friends.
Leonard J. Gordon Park is located in the Heights on Manhattan Street and Kennedy Boulevard. The park features a wide range of recreational activities such as a basketball court and soccer field. There is a playground with swings for the children to play and a dog run for your pet to enjoy as well. Leonard Gordon Park is also known for its art work displays.
8 locals recommend
Leonard Gordon Park
3303 John F. Kennedy BlvdLeonard J. Gordon Park is located in the Heights on Manhattan Street and Kennedy Boulevard. The park features a wide range of recreational activities such as a basketball court and soccer field. There is a playground with swings for the children to play and a dog run for your pet to enjoy as well. Leonard Gordon Park is also known for its art work displays.
Entertainment & Activities
MetLife Stadium is an American sports stadium that is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex and serves as the home stadium for two National Football League (NFL) franchises: the New York Giants and the New York Jets.
167 locals recommend
MetLife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium DrMetLife Stadium is an American sports stadium that is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex and serves as the home stadium for two National Football League (NFL) franchises: the New York Giants and the New York Jets.
24-lane multilevel bowling alley with pool, arcade games, a bar, a snack counter & a pro shop.
12 locals recommend
Bowl-Rite Lanes
8th Street24-lane multilevel bowling alley with pool, arcade games, a bar, a snack counter & a pro shop.
Madison Square Garden is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan. Located in Midtown Manhattan between 7th and 8th Avenues from 31st to 33rd Streets, it is situated atop Pennsylvania Station.
452 locals recommend
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania PlazaMadison Square Garden is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan. Located in Midtown Manhattan between 7th and 8th Avenues from 31st to 33rd Streets, it is situated atop Pennsylvania Station.
Bow Tie Cinemas is an American movie theater chain.
For listings and showtimes: http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/
38 locals recommend
Bow Tie Cinemas
409-415 14th StBow Tie Cinemas is an American movie theater chain.
For listings and showtimes: http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/
Shopping
Newport Centre is a shopping mall in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is a major component of the enormous Newport, Jersey City, mixed-use community on the Hudson River waterfront across from lower Manhattan.
List of stores: http://www.simon.com/mall/newport-centre/stores
384 locals recommend
Newport Centre
30 Mall Dr WNewport Centre is a shopping mall in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is a major component of the enormous Newport, Jersey City, mixed-use community on the Hudson River waterfront across from lower Manhattan.
List of stores: http://www.simon.com/mall/newport-centre/stores
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, doing business as Walmart, is an American multinational retailing corporation that operates as a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores.
88 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1 Teterboro Landing DrWal-Mart Stores, Inc, doing business as Walmart, is an American multinational retailing corporation that operates as a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores.
Essentials
Rite Aid Pharmacy offers everyday products and services to help you and your family lead healthier, happier lives.
15 locals recommend
Rite Aid
337 Central AveRite Aid Pharmacy offers everyday products and services to help you and your family lead healthier, happier lives.
Stop & Shop, is a chain of supermarkets located in the northeastern United States.
59 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
232 Central AveStop & Shop, is a chain of supermarkets located in the northeastern United States.
Farmers markets, full of the rich bounty of the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas, can be found in many of the Historic Hudson River Towns.
13 locals recommend
Hudson Farmers Market
3437 John F. Kennedy BlvdFarmers markets, full of the rich bounty of the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas, can be found in many of the Historic Hudson River Towns.
This convenience store stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines.
Angel Mini Food Mart
3511 John F. Kennedy BlvdThis convenience store stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines.
C-Town Supermarket is larger and has a wider selection than a traditional grocery store. It is a self-service shop offering a wide variety of food and household products.
12 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
506 Central AvenueC-Town Supermarket is larger and has a wider selection than a traditional grocery store. It is a self-service shop offering a wide variety of food and household products.
Bubbles Laundromats, Largest Laundromats In Jersey City, AC, TV, 183 Machines, 99 cent Wash Monday To Friday 6 AM To 3PM (Small Machine, Wash & Fold And Dry Cleaning Service
3498 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd
3498 John F. Kennedy BoulevardBubbles Laundromats, Largest Laundromats In Jersey City, AC, TV, 183 Machines, 99 cent Wash Monday To Friday 6 AM To 3PM (Small Machine, Wash & Fold And Dry Cleaning Service
Drinks & Nightlife
Easygoing bar serving draft beers & cocktails with burgers & pub food in a basic space with TVs.
33 locals recommend
Corkscrew Bar
61 Congress StEasygoing bar serving draft beers & cocktails with burgers & pub food in a basic space with TVs.
Food Scene
Mexican Restaurant (Rating: 4.3 out of 5 w/ 122 reviews)
"This place is delicious, it's prices are very reasonable and their large portions will leave you stuffed! Will come again!"
13 locals recommend
Los Tres Chilitos
456 Central AveMexican Restaurant (Rating: 4.3 out of 5 w/ 122 reviews)
"This place is delicious, it's prices are very reasonable and their large portions will leave you stuffed! Will come again!"
Isla bonita, a beautiful Puerto Rican restaurant on Central Ave in The Heights, Jersey City..The food is tasty, the prices are reasonable, and service is great!
Isla Bonita
406 Central AvenueIsla bonita, a beautiful Puerto Rican restaurant on Central Ave in The Heights, Jersey City..The food is tasty, the prices are reasonable, and service is great!
In Argentina, the corner bakery is absolutely essential to daily life. Argentines eat bread and medialunas with cafe con leche for breakfast; empanadas, pasta, and ravioli for lunch or dinner; sandwiches de miga for special occasions (or for a quick bite); fresh bread with every meal; and, of course, sweets practically any time.
92 locals recommend
Dulce de Leche Bakery
376 Central AveIn Argentina, the corner bakery is absolutely essential to daily life. Argentines eat bread and medialunas with cafe con leche for breakfast; empanadas, pasta, and ravioli for lunch or dinner; sandwiches de miga for special occasions (or for a quick bite); fresh bread with every meal; and, of course, sweets practically any time.
Everything Else
A gym for women, has gyms near you for weight loss, exercise, yoga, and personal training. Health and fitness made easy!
Lucille Roberts- Jersey City
338 Central AveA gym for women, has gyms near you for weight loss, exercise, yoga, and personal training. Health and fitness made easy!
A family fun atmosphere combined with fitness to enhance your overall experience while visiting the gym.
Total Fitness Health Club
623 John F. Kennedy BlvdA family fun atmosphere combined with fitness to enhance your overall experience while visiting the gym.