Special Events &
Community Centers
Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 3rd @ Mercer County Waterfront Park
Fireworks to follow the Trenton Thunder Game
Trenton Downtown Association
Levitt Foundation Music Series
July 23rd thru Sept 24th, 7 PM to 10 PM
Visit www.concerts.levittamp.org for more information
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 2nd from 5 PM -10 PM.
Registration forms can be picked up and returned to the Trenton Police
Department / Patrol Administration Office. For more information visit
www.trentonnj.org to download registration form and kick-off rally date.
Playball Event
Monday, August 22nd @ Arm & Hammer Park / Trenton Thunder
1 Thunder Road. Game Starts at 7 PM
We have 1,000 free tickets for this baseball game. First come, first
serve. You must be registered within our Recreation database to
receive tickets. Limit four tickets per household. Additional tickets
can be purchased for $8.00 each at the Trenton Thunder Stadium;
please mention “Capital City Day” for discount pricing.
End of Summer Extravaganza
Thursday, August 25th @ Cadwalader Park on Parkside Ave
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Please join us at Cadwalader Park for a fun-filled day. All children and
adults must register for this event. A BBQ lunch will be served. Duane
“D” West, founder and CEO of Pro Athletes, Inc., On-Air Personality
and former AFL player, Florida Bobcats #42, will provide a Back to
School Empowerment Workshop. Sign-up today!
Recreation Community Centers
The Division of Recreation has three community centers. Throughout
the summer we will offer events and programs at the locations listed
below, Monday - Friday 1PM - 8PM, and Saturdays from 10AM -1PM.
Stop by any location to pick up a schedule of activities!
West Ward Recreation Center
Sam Naples Community Center
Ike Williams Community Center
621 Prospect Ave
611 Chestnut Ave
234 Clay Street
Outdoor
Swimming Program
The swimming program provides ongoing instructional lessons in
basic water safety, competitive swimming strokes, lifeguard
training, C.P.R. and first aid.
Available pool sites are:
OUTDOOR POOLS
Calhoun Street Pool
Cooper Pool
Martin Luther King Pool
Roberto Clemente Pool
LOCATION
1501 N. New Willow St
400 Union Street
405 Brunswick Ave
350 Academy St
The City of Trenton Lifeguard staff has met the criteria for the
American Red Cross lifeguard certification, including C.P.R.
and A.E.D. training, as well as first aid.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
10 AM - 12 PM
1 PM - 2 PM
2 PM - 5 PM
5 PM - 6 PM
6 PM - 8 PM
8 PM - 10 PM
Tuesdays only
GROUPS & ACTIVITIES
Summer Camp Programs
Instructional Swimming
Open Swim
Pool Prep - Closed
Open Swim
Calhoun St Pool /Cooper Pool only
Adult Swimming
SAT, SUN & HOLIDAYS
12 PM - 1 PM
GROUPS & ACTIVITIES
Instructional Swimming
Mommy, Daddy & Me
Open Swim
Pool Prep - Closed
Open Swim
1 PM - 5 PM
5 PM - 6 PM
6 PM - 8 PM
Martin Luther King pool is ADA compliant and equipped with a
chair lift and staff trained to assist those with special needs.
***We encourage our residents to register with the
Division of Recreation for a membership ID.
This ID will give you preferred access to all
recreation events and programs.
Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. ***
Fiah M. Gussin, Director
Division of Recreation
319 E. State Street Trenton, NJ 08608
City of Trenton
Department of Recreation,
Natural Resources & Culture
Eric E. Jackson, Mayor
Summer in the Capital City
Centers • Parks • Pools
Summer 2016
Division of Recreation
Phone: (609) 989-3628
Fax: (609) 989-4290
Email: [email protected]
www.trentonnj.org
From Our Mayor
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2016 Summer In the Capital
City programs and events, sponsored by The
City of Trenton. Our series includes our Summer Camp in the
Park, Summer Food Service Program, Lunch Concert Series and
Movies Under the Stars. In addition, we have our newest
programs Capital City Street Fests, Work Out Wednesdays and
many other special events.
We continue to invest in our community, and with that in mind,
the Division of Recreation has planned a very comprehensive
set of activities for the summer.
On behalf of the dedicated staff that has made Summer in the
Capital City programs and events possible, I hope you and your
family have a blessed, enjoyable and safe summer!
Eric E. Jackson
Mayor
Summer Youth Sports
We are excited to offer basketball, soccer, tennis and golf
lessons this summer. Below is a list of dates and locations:
Capital City Summer Basketball Workouts
West Ward Recreation Center
Monday thru Thursday, June 27th - August 26th, 10 AM-12 PM
NJTL of Trenton Tennis Program
Visit www.njtloftrenton.org for more info
The First Tee Greater Trenton
Visit www.firstteegreatertrenton.org for more info
Play Soccer Nonprofit International
Play for Fun Learn for Life
June 27th- August 26th
George Page Park & Columbus Park
Mondays & Wednesdays, 11 AM -12 PM
Capital City Sports Complex
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 AM - 12 PM
Workout Wednesdays
Come work out with us every Wednesday during July & August
at 6am in Mill Hill Park. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Summer Camp In the Park
Let’s Read Let’s Move
The Summer Camp in the Park program engages youth in
constructive, structured activities Monday thru Friday. This
program runs from 9 AM -3 PM for nine weeks, from June 27th
through August 26th. The staff implements a thematic curriculum to
provide youth with a fun-filled summer of learning. Participants
receive a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch daily, two camp
t-shirts and weekly trips every Friday. Our summer camp is free but
cost of trips is $70.00 per child for the entire summer. This program
is geared towards ages 5-12. All children must register for this
program and provide proof of residency in the City of Trenton.
Join in at any of the following locations:
Columbus Park
Hamilton Ave & Chestnut Ave
Jefferson Vincent Park
Monmouth St
Greg Grant Park
East State Street
Clay Street Park
Clay St
Martin Luther King Park
Bond St & Proctor St
Agabiti Park
Roebling Ave & Emory Ave
Roberto Clemente Park
Stockton St & Academy St
Cadwalader Park
Parkside Ave & West State St
Rutherford Ave Playground
Rutherford Ave
Capital City Sports Complex
Calhoun St near Princeton Ave
Wilkinson Place
Wilkinson Place & N Willow St
Franklin Park
Franklin St & Woodland St
Laurel Place Playground
Laurel Ave
John Beech Playground
Third St & Schenk St
Edgewood Avenue Park
Edgewood Ave
George Page Park
N. Clinton Ave near Mulberry St
Villa Park
Lyndale Ave
Juan Martinez Memorial Park
Furman St near Lamberton St
Monsignor Lipinski Park
Heil Ave & Brunswick Ave
Trenton Public Library
Academy St
Lunch Concert Series &
Movies Under the Stars
Lunch Concert Series takes place from 12 PM to 2 PM at Mill
Hill Park within the City of Trenton every Thursday during July
and August. Talented musicians are featured performing a
variety of musical genres such as jazz, blues, R&B, Latin, etc.
Dates are subject to change
In case of inclement weather event with be held on the following Friday
Performer
Once Again Band
Gordon James Quartet
Gomez Family
Paul Plumeri
Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet
Sand Storm Band
Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe
Noah Haidu
Date
July 7
July 14
July 21
July 28
Aug 4
Aug 11
Aug18
Aug 25
Movies Under the Stars
The Movies Under the Stars provides safe outdoor movies for
children and families. Before every movie we will have a Capital
City Street Fest with safe neighborhood-based recreational
activities for everyone. The program will run during the months of
July and August from 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
Dates and locations are subject to change
Location
George Page Park
Mill Hill Park
Stacey Park
N Clinton & Olden Ave
Kirkbride Ave @ MLK Blvd
Centre St near Furman
Villa Park
N Willow @ Bellevue Ave
West Ingham Ave
Rowan Towers
Cadwalader Park
Greg Grant Park
Movie
Hotel Transylvania 2
Minions
Max
The Good Dinosaur
Capt America Winter Soldier
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Capt America Winter Soldier
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Minions
Zootopia
The Good Dinosaur
Pixels
Date
July 9
July 11
July 13
July 25
July 27
Aug 1
Aug 3
Aug 8
Aug 17
Aug 22
Aug 27
Aug 31