City of Newark Parks & Recreation

Mission Statement

The mission of the Newark Department of Parks and Recreation is to improve the quality of life for all residents of Newark, by providing a wide variety of leisure and cultural activities, special events, facilities and services that encourage health, fitness, relaxation, enjoyment, creative expression, cultural enrichment and learning, as well as providing opportunities for community involvement. In addition, our department strives to improve the quality of the landscape by enhancing the appreciation and care of the natural environment through maintenance and/or development of open space, parks, roadside areas, public grounds and medians.