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On Saturday, May 25, come explore the Ironbound Riverfront!
This walking tour will cover nearly 2 miles of the Newark riverfront between Penn Station and Chapel Street: its history, current developments, and visions for its future. Newarkers have been working for more than three decades to create public access to the river; come see how far we’ve come!
Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy closed-toe shoes. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water.
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11 am–1 pm
Meet at Newark Penn Station Info Booth
Free and open to the public, but RSVP required!
(973) 733-5736
newarkriverfront [at] gmail [dot] com
UPDATE: The tour has reached capacity, but please call or email to be placed on the waiting list and to receive news of future tours.
A triple-play of Passaic coverage from the Star-Ledger:
“The river walkers stop in their tracks and there is a collective gasp. There are the first orange planks of a boardwalk.”
Star-Ledger, April 14, 2013: Five reasons to clean up the Passaic River
Star-Ledger, April 14, 2013: A grand adventure on the Passaic River: A Q&A with Mary Bruno
Star-Ledger, April 14, 2013: The attempted murder of the Passaic River
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Ironbound Riverfront Walk
Saturday, May 25, 11 am-1 pm
Meet at Info Booth in Newark Penn Station
Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy closed-toe shoes. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water.
Free and open to the public, but RSVP required!
Please RSVP to (973) 733-5736 or newarkriverfront [at] gmail.com.
UPDATE: The tour has reached capacity, but please call or email to be placed on the waiting list and to receive news of future tours.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Friends of Riverfront Park meeting, 6-7:30 pm, Riverbank Park Fieldhouse. (Enter park on Somme Street between Market Street and Raymond Blvd.)
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Watch this space for the announcement of the Summer 2013 boat tour schedule!
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Send events to newarkriverfront [at] gmail.com.
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On Saturday, September 15, join Newarkers and guests in conversation to celebrate the city’s commitment to reviving its riverfront. Speakers and audience members will reflect on lessons learned and brainstorm for the future. How can the riverfront continue to provide concrete benefits to Newark and its residents, manifest the city’s fierce pride, and build on its deep and rich culture?
Newark Riverfront Summit
Saturday, Sept 15, 5-7 pm
Newark Museum
49 Washington St
Newark, NJ 07102
Seating is limited. RSVP to newarkriverfront [at] gmail.com or (201) 563-2834.
Free & open to the public
Event sponsored by Loeb Fellowship Alumni Council and New Jersey Council on the Humanities. Organized by Newark Riverfront Revival, Friends of Riverfront Park, City of Newark, Essex County Parks System, and Ironbound Community Corporation.
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On Friday, September 14, join us for a free Riverfront Jazz R&B concert featuring Newark’s own Melectrix band and environmental justice storytelling from some of the city’s most experienced community activists.
Riverfront Jazz R&B and Environmental Justice Storytelling
Friday, Sept 14, 6:30 pm
Essex County Riverfront Park
Raymond Blvd at Brill St
Newark, NJ 07105
M1 bus to Ferry & Chrystie Streets, walk north 2 blocks.
Free & open to the public
Bring lawnchairs & blankets!
Event sponsored by Loeb Fellowship Alumni Council and New Jersey Council on the Humanities. Organized by Friends of Riverfront Park, Newark Riverfront Revival, City of Newark, Essex County Parks System, and Ironbound Community Corporation.
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Dozens of Newarkers came to Essex County Riverfront Park last week for our first free riverfront Zumba and yoga classes! Join us all July on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6 pm. Learn more here.
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Environmental remediation underway.
Essex County Riverfront Park seen from the water
Second segment of riverfront park under construction.
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We are happy to announce the beginning of free public exercise classes in Essex County Riverfront Park.
Starting Monday, July 9, and continuing throughout the month, free yoga classes will be offered every Monday and free Zumba sessions will be offered every Tuesday. Both classes take place in the Meadow, reached by entering the park at Raymond and Brill and walking to the right towards the river. Participants should arrive 15 minutes before class begins, and yoga participants should bring a mat or blanket.
Free Public Riverfront Yoga & Zumba
Yoga: Monday nights, 6-7 pm (July 9, 16, 23, 30)
Zumba: Tuesday nights, 6-7 pm (July 10, 17, 24, 31)
Organized by Friends of Riverfront Park, Newark Riverfront Revival, Ironbound Community Corporation, and Essex County Parks System.
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On June 2, Newarkers gathered from all five wards and beyond to walk with the Malcolm X. Shabazz & East Side Marching Bands from City Hall to the Passaic River.
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On Saturday, June 2, hundreds and hundreds of Newarkers and visitors gathered to celebrate the new Essex County Riverfront Park with style.
The Malcolm X. Shabazz ROTC & Marching Band led the Walk to the Water into the park.
Two trumpets and a drum performed the National Anthem.
Famed historian of Newark Dr. Clement A. Price reflected on the meaning of the day.
Capoeira demonstration by Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira.
Drum circle led by Joni Wellness.
Ecuadoran dancers!
Zumba!
Tiles painted by young and old sharing their experience of the day, to be used in the future as part of a riverfront public art project.
East Side High School Winter Guard!
Oliver Street School Step Dancers!
The Trust for Public Land brought something called a Sewer-in-a-Suitcase to help us understand something called Combined Sewer Overflow!
Traditional Portuguese musicians & dancers!
Yoga class!
Hand-made Portuguese boat!
Bill Good & the band!
Weequahic Park Association represented!
Newark’s Double Dutch team!
Poet Elijah Brown shuts it down
After decades of advocacy, organizing, and hard work, this year will see the opening of two segments of Riverfront Park in Newark. The first segment opens June 2. Please join Newarkers and others to celebrate!
1. June 2: Walk to the Water
Saturday, June 2, 10:30 am
Meet on front steps of City Hall, 920 Broad St
Join Newarkers, the Shabazz High School Marching Band, and more to walk from Newark City Hall to the riverfront! We’ll have supplies to paint signs to carry and represent your neighborhood or organization.
To learn more & RSVP:
Call Riverfront Coordinator Chris Caceres at (201) 563-2834
Email newarkriverfront [at] gmail.com.
2. June 2: Celebrate the opening of Essex County Riverfront Park
Saturday June 2, 2012, 11 am–7 pm
Raymond Blvd and Brill St
M1 bus to Ferry & Chrystie Streets, then walk 2 blocks north
Bring lawnchairs & blankets!
11 am–12:30 pm Eighth Annual Passaic River Paddle Relay Race
See the finish of the race!
12:30–1:30 pm Community Dedication
Commemorate the efforts of many to create the new park, with remarks by historian Dr. Clement Price.
1:30–4:30 pm Riverfront Jamboree
Fun & free activities like capoeira, tennis, yoga, step dancing, art-making, face-painting, Double Dutch & Zumba!
4:30–7 pm Evening Performances
Jazz & Blues, Spoken Word, DJ & Dancing.
Organized by Friends of Riverfront Park, Newark Riverfront Revival, Essex County Parks System, Councilman Augusto Amador, & Assemblyman Albert Coutinho. Thanks to support from NY-NJ Habitat Estuary Program, Seidler Chemical Company, The Trust for Public Land, Sovereign Bank, & Fernandes Steak House.
For more information:
Visit http://www.newarksriver.wordpress.com
Call Riverfront Coordinator Chris Caceres at (201) 563-2834
Email newarkriverfront [at] gmail.com.
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On February 2, 28 people came together in Riverbank Park Fieldhouse for the first meeting of Friends of Riverfront Park.
This group will work to fill the park with positive activity, ensure public safety, and make sure that everyone in Newark has a reason to come to check out the city’s newest parks as soon as they are open. Meetings will be monthly, with more frequent committee meetings. To get involved, email us.
Download the 2/2/12 agenda and hand-outs here (3 mb).
Essex County Parks System Director Dan Salvante answers questions.
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“Helping Newarkers reach the waterfront is not a luxury.”
Star-Ledger: Take me to the river: On the Passaic
“What if the city had a riverfront park where kids could frolic on grass, families could picnic and one could even launch a kayak or canoe into the water? That’s the vision for the seven-acre Newark Riverfront Park that the city has spent years designing, with community involvement.”
Star-Ledger: New DEP rules prompt concern
“Preparations are underway to remove 40,000 cubic yards of the highly toxic sediment from the Passaic River near the former Diamond Alkali plant in Newark, the Environmental Protection Agency said today.”
Star-Ledger: Workers prepare to remove highly toxic sediment from Passaic River in Newark
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On Wednesday, August 10, a group of Newark YouthMappers explored Newark’s riverfront between Bridge Street and Penn Station.
Near Penn Station, we spotted the fattest groundhog we’d ever seen.
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Great to see Councilwoman Mildred Crump!
Newark Riverfront Park construction underway!
“’[The riverfront tour] was incredible,’ said [Central Ward Councilman] Sharif, who was excited by the possibilities the riverfront offers. ‘I was amazed by how little I knew about the history of thePassaic.’”
Read more from “Newark’s Passaic Riverfront Set for Revival” by Sharon Adarlo in WestWardPatch
“The waterfront is getting its first park in the city’s history.”
Read more from “With Help From Others, Newark Is Building for Business” by Ronda Kaysen in the New York Times
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On July 9, we were happy to host Councilman Sharif for another river ride.
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On Thursday, June 30, the sold-out inaugural Newark Wine on the Water raised funds for Newark Riverfront Revival programs and brought together an excellent group to converse, relax, and talk about the future of the riverfront. Immense thanks to our sponsors at the Newark Downtown District and Lisbon Wines & Liquors. Special gratitude to Summer 2011 Tour Coordinator Alicia Rouault and Summer 2009 Tour Coordinator Sumorwuo Zaza.
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To benefit Newark Riverfront Revival’s Boat Tour Program, you are invited to join an exclusive evening cruise on the historic Passaic River on Thursday, June 30 at 6 pm. Wine, cheese, jazz, plus Newark as you’ve never seen it before! Limited seats available at $100. For more information, email newarkriverfront [at] gmail.com or call (973) 733-3917.
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2011 Newark Riverfront kick-off: Special Father’s Day Boat Tour in partnership with Newark Comprehensive Center for Fathers
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On Sunday, May 15, three Tibetan monks, accompanied by one hundred others, walked from the Newark Museum to the edge of the Passaic River, into which they poured a vial of colored sand they had just days before arranged into a painstakingly intricate mandala.
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At the fourth biennial Passaic Riverfront Institute, Newark Riverfront Regeneration presented an update on two years of riverfront work with “The Riverfront That Newark Wants: Progress Report 2009-2010.” Click below or here to download the PDF.
