Skyway Park Conservancy

The Skyway Park Conservancy is a nonprofit organization comprised of Hudson County residents who are dedicated to the vision of transforming what was one of America’s most notorious urban toxic dumps into a beautiful natural oasis. After substantial input from the public, Jersey City and The Hackensack Riverkeeper jointly applied for a Greenacres grant and were awarded $800,000 for the creation of the next phase of the park. This new phase is consistent with the public input that called for a natural and passive area that would finally provide the people easy access to enjoy the Hackensack River Waterfront. The plan has yet to be implemented as Jersey City has not provided the needed matching funds.

The Skyway Park Conservancy is committed to completing the vision of Skyway Park that was embodied in Jersey City’s Greenacre grant application. Skyway Park will complement Lincoln Park West, Skyway Park Golf Course, and other open green space along the Hackensack River to provide Jersey City with a “Green Coast”. Crucially, Skyway Park will include an important part of the Hackensack River Walkway, which someday will enable residents to walk and/or bicycle ride along the river from Bayonne to Secaucus.