Hamilton Park, Jersey City facts for kids
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Hamilton Park Historic District
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View to the south
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 Location in Hudson County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Brunswick, Grove, 6th, and 9th Streets, Jersey City, New Jersey |
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| Area | 42 acres (17 ha) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001493 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | January 25, 1979 |
Hamilton Park is a cool neighborhood in Jersey City, New Jersey. It's part of the historic downtown area. This neighborhood is built around a beautiful park that shares its name.
The park is from the Victorian age, which means it's quite old! It's found between Eighth Street and Ninth Street. You can also find it between Hamilton Place on the west and McWilliams Place on the east. Just like the Van Vorst Park area nearby, Hamilton Park is surrounded by old brownstone buildings. These buildings were built in the 1800s. The park itself got a nice update and was finished in 2010.
Fun Events at Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park is a busy place! Lots of fun events happen here all year long. Many of these are organized by the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association. They are usually free to attend!
Here are some of the cool things you can find at the park:
- Shakespeare in the Park: A professional theater group called the Hudson Shakespeare Company performs plays. They put on one Shakespeare or classic show each summer month. It's like watching a live movie!
- Movies in the Park: Imagine watching a movie outdoors under the stars! This series shows 4 to 5 movies. They usually play from June or July through October.
- Hamilton Park Festival: This big festival usually happens in early June every year. It's a great way to celebrate the community.
- Youth Festival: Another fun festival, this one is usually held in June too. It's specially for younger people.
- Weekly Farmers Market: You can visit a farmers market every Wednesday. It's a great place to find fresh, local food.
- Easter Egg Hunt: In April, kids can join in a fun Easter Egg Hunt. It's a popular event for families.
