FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2025
CONTACT: Karina Diaz, Hudson County Executive’s Office
PHONE: 201-795-6200
County Executive Guy was joined by Board of Commissioners Chairman Anthony L. Romano, Commissioner Bill O’Dea, and Hackensack Riverkeeper Captain Bill Sheehan
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Today, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy designated the Hackensack River Greenway with new signs along the waterfront walkway of Stephen R. Gregg Park in Bayonne. An updated draft Hackensack River Greenway Plan is anticipated for adoption by the Hudson County Planning Board in September 2025.
County Executive Guy was proud to highlight the Hackensack River Greenway and the new recreation opportunities it will provide for walkers, bikers, birders, and others, while improving transportation options for Hudson County residents. The County Executive was joined by Chairman Anthony L. Romano (District 5), Commissioner Bill O’Dea (District 2), Commissioner Yraida Aponte-Lipski (District 4), Captain Bill Sheehan, Hackensack Riverkeeper, 31st District Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato, and Loyad Booker (City of Bayonne Council Member-at-Large).
“I’m excited to designate the Hackensack River Greenway right here in Bayonne with these new signs. The Greenway will allow present and future generations to enjoy the beautiful natural environment of the Hackensack River and Hudson County,” said County Executive Craig Guy. “The County, including Commissioner Kenny Kopacz (District 1), is dedicated to maximizing recreational opportunities for residents throughout our community. This is the first step in adopting a plan to create a 19-mile-long Greenway in Hudson County. I look forward to seeing these signs in our other parks as the Greenway project develops.”
“The Hackensack River Greenway, once complete, will provide up to 19 miles of boundless opportunities for people of all ages to recreate safely and enjoy as a community. I am proud, along with my fellow Commissioners, to support County Executive Guy as he continues to bring opportunities and services to our communities, including making our beautiful County parks better and connecting residents and their families to our thriving and lively ecosystem within our park system,” said Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Anthony L. Romano (District 5).
“I’m proud to join County Executive Guy, Chairman Romano and Captain Bill of the Hackensack Riverkeeper as we celebrate this one piece of the Hackensack River Greenway. This is just the beginning of what will be an amazing recreational opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy for decades to come, and I look forward to seeing the Hackensack River Greenway extend it’s reach throughout our great County,” said Commissioner Bill O’Dea (District 2).
“The Hackensack River is Hudson County’s ‘Green Coast’ – an expansive network of three waterfront County parks, a host of municipal parks, boat launches, restored environments, and preserved natural wetlands,” said Captain Bill Sheehan, Hackensack Riverkeeper.
“I’m thrilled to support County Executive Guy and the Board of County Commissioners as we designate the Hackensack River Greenway in Bayonne. This will spur more residents to come out to enjoy this vibrant ecosystem and breathe in the fresh air as they walk, run, cycle, and observe wildlife in their native habitats.”
Since before taking office, County Executive Guy has been working with Governor Phil Murphy’s administration to continue progressing the Essex-Hudson County Greenway project – a proposed 9-mile long, multi-use trail corridor that creates more than 135 acres of new green space. The Essex-Hudson Greenway and Hackensack River Greenway will overlap on the East side of the Hackensack River, accelerating the County’s trail network.
To view the updated draft Hackensack River Greenway Plan, click here.
For photos of the event, click here.
For video of the event, please visit HudCoTV on YouTube.