Columbus park
Columbus Park is a little natural oasis within the heart of Hoboken! Escape the hustle and bustle of Hoboken and enjoy some quality Hudson County open space. Embedded in the heart of the community, Columbus Park has deep roots in the mile-square city, including two dedications for beloved Hoboken residents. Enjoy a walk along the garden or have a picnic in the grass! Click here to view park brochure.
Recreation
Hoboken’s Hudson County Park, as it was originally called, was designed by noted landscape architect Charles Lowrie. It was later renamed Columbus Park for its historic sculpture of Christopher Columbus. The park features a historical structure referred to as the “Sun House”: an ornately-designed gazebo that includes a sunken garden. The gazebo, which is nearly 100 years old, was recently renovated with new flooring, a shingled roof and an overall re-painting. Also, the John A. Sacci Plaza is a small memorial garden area in the park that is dedicated to a beloved social studies teacher.
History
Columbus Park is home to multiple athletic courts, including a multi-use with a half basketball court, three lighted tennis courts, bocce courts, a shuffleboard court, and a hitting wall. Children can enjoy two playgrounds and a spray park to cool off during the hot summer days. The playground closest to 9th Street was renamed in 2002 as Debbie Williams Memorial Playground in the memory of Debbie Williams, a Hoboken mother and a World Trade Center victim.
