COUNTY EXECUTIVE GUY ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT KEEPING UPTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET, PICKLEBALL COURT, AND FUTSAL COURT AT VIADUCT PARK
COUNTY EXECUTIVE GUY ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT KEEPING UPTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET, PICKLEBALL COURT, AND FUTSAL COURT AT VIADUCT PARK
Guy Administration leads efforts to ensure Viaduct Park remains a multi-use public park
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Hudson County Executive Craig Guy today announced an agreement between the County and City of Hoboken to keep the Uptown Farmers’ Market, pickleball court, and futsal court at Viaduct Park. County Executive Guy held a series of meetings and conversations with Board of County Commissioners Chairman Anthony Romano, County Parks Director Jonathan DeFilippo, Hoboken Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher (2nd Ward), and Hoboken Councilwoman Emily Jabbour (At-Large) to discuss maintenance and custodial issues in the park and how the County and City could best work together to keep Viaduct Park a space for all community members. The Uptown Farmers’ Market, pickleball court, and futsal court will all remain in operation at Viaduct Park. Recently, Hudson County invested $43,000 to resurface and develop the pickleball courts and over $105,000 for concrete restoration at the park.
“Viaduct Park is a gem in our Hudson County parks system, and I’m excited that we were able to reach this compromise,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “Over the past weeks I have listened to the concerns of park users and community members and this agreement allows Viaduct Park to continue to be both a community gathering place and athletic recreation area.”
“The way communities come together to enjoy games of pickleball and walks through farmers markets is truly indelible to the very soul of Hudson County. Thanks to Craig Guy, our Hudson County Executive, and the leading efforts of his administration, Viaduct Park and the people of Hoboken will see improvements to the space for the benefit and enjoyment of all members of the community!” said Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Anthony Romano.
“Hudson County understands the importance of exercise and we are always working to update our facilities to meet public demand,” said Hudson County Parks Director Jonathan DeFilippo. “We have taken proactive steps to develop pickleball courts throughout Hudson County, including the installation of a permanent court at Viaduct Park. We will continue to work with Hoboken Recreation to maintain clear lines of communication and ensure Viaduct Park continues to be a go-to spot for recreation and community gatherings.”
“I would like to thank County Executive Guy for bringing together County and City leaders to discuss this important issue,” said Hoboken Councilwoman Emily Jabbour (At-Large). “Coordination between Hudson County and Hoboken is vital to making sure the needs of our community are met.”
“Under the viaduct is an incredible public space, and I’m thrilled to see County Executive Craig Guy and our county leaders make investments in and ensure it continues to serve the diverse needs of our community. After speaking with leaders of Hoboken’s pickleball community, the organizers and vendors of the Uptown Market, and residents, it was important to me that their interests were represented and had a seat at the table in shaping this outcome,” said Hoboken Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher (2nd Ward).
