The fight for the protection of Liberty State Park continues as developers try to privatize the land for commercial development. Sam Pesin and the Friends of Liberty State Park volunteers are asking all residents in the area to rally on September 25th to urge Governor Phil Murphy and all state legislators to support the Liberty […]
Liberty State Park rally opposing the Caven Point privatization
On January 11th at 11AM, there’ll be a Liberty State Park Rally/Demonstration to support the Liberty State Park Protection Act and protest any proposed amendment allowing for the privatization of LSP’s Caven Point Natural Area. The rally will take place at LSP’s Flag Plaza (200 Morris Pesin Dr) at the eastern end of Pesin Dr. […]
City Council Urges the Enactment of Liberty State Protection Act
All nine members of the Jersey City Council announced a formal resolution urging New Jersey’s state legislature to pass the Liberty State Park Protection Act. We recently wrote about the Protection Act introduced by Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and Senator Sandra Cunningham to protect Liberty State Park from privatization and commercial development plans. This formal resolution will act […]
Liberty State Park Protection Act – What it is and What it Means
Liberty State Park’s open space is always enticing to developers who want to utilize the land for commercial space. Friends of Liberty State Park actively works toward preventing these developments from ruining the park. It seems the fight is continuing to make an impact! A bill was recently introduced to protect Liberty State Park from […]
Exploring The Estuary – A look at what’s really in the Hudson River
While Jersey City is a bustling hub of cool things to do with easy access to NYC, it is also home to a major state park. A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to do some exploring and what better place to do it than Liberty State Park! Now I admit, diving into the […]
The Historic Trilogy | Liberty State Park
Whether you’re from Jersey City, New York, or somewhere in Wisconsin, you’ve heard of the Statue of Liberty and more than likely know that it’s located in the Hudson River. However, did you know the Statute of Liberty is part of a 3-way architectural triangle called The Historic Trilogy, which includes our very own Liberty State […]
Summerfest 2018: Free Concerts in Liberty State Park
This Sunday, I went to check out Summerfest in Liberty State Park, which happens every Tuesday and Sunday. I go every year! It’s a lot of fun and a great activity to do with the whole family in the summertime. You can’t go wrong with free live music, beautiful weather, beautiful views, and an ice […]
Black Tom Explosion at Liberty State Park
Jersey City is so rich with history. Recently, I spent the day at Liberty State Park and got to know a little bit of the parks rich history. I spent some time educating myself on the Black Tom Explosion. Prior to the tour led at Liberty State Park, I had never heard of the Black Tom […]
Bird Watching In LSP
Every once in a while, it’s nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the great outdoors (even if that great outdoors happens to be in the middle of a city)! This past Sunday, I woke up early and headed to Liberty State Park for a morning of nature, […]
Horseshoe Crab Walk in LSP
This Saturday, mini-me in tow, we joined a Horseshoe Crab Walk in Liberty State Park! Horseshoe crabs are arthropods who live in shallow waters and, each spring, they travel to the shores of Caven Point Beach to lay their eggs. Through the Liberty State Park Horseshoe Crab walk, the public can observe the horseshoe crabs […]
Gardening in Liberty State Park
This Saturday, I took part in the Friends of Liberty State Park volunteer gardening program to beautify Liberty State Park. Every Saturday from 9AM to noon, you can volunteer at the park during all seasons and help plant, weed, and mulch! I arrived on time to find a group of people waiting to start gardening. It […]
3rd Annual Fleet Week at Liberty State Park
It’s that time of year again! Stop by Liberty State Park on May 27 from 12PM to 5PM for their 3rd annual Fleet Week! Join in on the fun as the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and US Coast Guard showcase their services, and you can even meet them throughout the day. Along with the performances and […]
The Group Photo Protest to Save LSP
In case you don’t know, there’s a major privatization threat to Liberty State Park yet again. Christie wants to bring a massive marina to the non-commercial, urban family, picnicking peaceful side of the park, right behind the Statue of Liberty. Christie is pushing to have a lease signed before he’s out of office on January 16. […]
Liberty House Restaurant
I’ve been to Liberty House Restaurant a few times since I moved to Jersey City. Every time I visit, I say to myself, “This place is magical.” Located in our very own Liberty State Park; the “farm to table” food is outstanding, the service is like nothing else (the staff actually care about their guests), the […]
Kayak Tour in Liberty State Park
Last weekend, we went to try out the kayak tour in Liberty State Park. The tour covers the wildlife and habitats of Caven Point right here in Jersey City. I honestly had no idea this even existed until the wonderful LSP people told us about it and we wrote this post. We joined the Sunday tour […]
Summerfest at Liberty State Park
The Summerfest Concert Series at Liberty State Park is back. On Tuesdays and Sundays, you can hang out on the grass and enjoy performances throughout the night for free! On Tuesdays from July 11th to September 12th, the free summer shows will be from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Gardens behind Liberty House Restaurant. […]
Kayak Eco-Tour at Liberty State Park
From June to September, explore the natural beauty of the Hudson River estuary with a kayak tour from Liberty State Park! The tour covers the wildlife and habitats of Caven Point right here in Jersey City. Each trip is about two hours long, and includes safety instructions to ensure that every participant knows what to […]
Fleet Week at Liberty State Park
On Sunday May 28th, stop by Liberty State Park for the 2nd Annual Fleet Week! From 12PM to 5PM, you can catch the fun as the US Navy along with other Sea Services bring the annual Fleet Week New York festivities to the LSP community. Parking will be $7, but the event itself is free! Fleet Week celebrates […]
Earth Day at Liberty State Park with HCIA and FOLSP
On April 22nd, pass by Liberty State Park for the free Annual Earth Day Celebration, sponsored by the Hudson County Improvement Authority! There’ll be three main events: HCIA 5K walk/run, a family-friendly festival, and the Friends of LSP’s 5K Walk. The Annual 5K Run kicks off the day at 10AM along the Hudson River Waterfront […]
Save Liberty State Park
“Liberty Park is sacred public land because it is behind the Statue of Liberty and because it is scarce open space. The urban people need Liberty Park for the quality of our lives. People come here for recreation, for picnics, for playgrounds, for running, jogging, bicycling, kite-flying, relaxing, reflecting on our lives, reflecting on our […]