Hoboken is a beautiful city, rich with culture and history – and a big part of why it’s so stunning is its proximity to the waterfront. This means the city is home to amazing waterfront dining and parks, but it can also mean danger. In the event of heavy rains and high winds, Hoboken is uniquely vulnerable to flooding and has endured multiple devastating floods over the decades. The city has found a unique solution to this – resiliency parks. These community parks and green spaces are built in such a way so they can contain floodwaters, taking on the excess flow and guiding it away from the city center. Now, the city has opened its newest resiliency park – ResilienCity Park, expanded from the previously named Northwest Resiliency Park. This new urban park in Hoboken, New Jersey is a hidden delight filled with unique play spaces, green spaces, and a creative design that makes it much more than just a safety feature – it’s an urban retreat for all ages!

The newest resiliency park in Hoboken has been transformed into a unique play area for all ages, and it's the newest urban attraction in Hoboken.
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This green space is uniquely low-lying - a way to prevent floods in Hoboken by funneling floodwaters into specific spaces.
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For for the other days of the year without heavy rains and overflow, it's the most creative playground in Hoboken.
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The play areas feel more like unique modern art displays than standard equipment, and kids will have a ball.
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The playground also has a natural feel that's rare to see in play areas these days - no garishly-colored plastic here!
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This area is designed for kids of all ages, with a sand pit for the youngest and even a small rock climbing wall available for more adventurous kids.
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And if the adults need to take a load off and have some lunch, there are plenty of benches and tables around the winding paths.
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The park is also home to a world-class multi-purpose athletic field, so it's likely to be a heavily used park even as it serves its purpose of protecting Hoboken from floods.
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Have you visited ResilienCity Park since it opened in June 2023? Let us know about your visit to this unique urban park in Hoboken, New Jersey in the comments section! You can find out more details about Hoboken’s newest parks on the official Hoboken Government press release. While you’re in Hoboken, why not visit the town’s famous celebrity-owned bakery? You can also take in the stunning views of the water from the W Hoboken hotel.

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