West Side Park

"Tried to start community programming here. I kept getting the run around or no responses after stopping by in person and emailing. I’m not sure why this huge center was put up if residents are not able to use it. It seems as if the only programs they want here are food giveaways and voting stations but we need more to better our future. Additionally this center is monopolized by The United Community Corporation non profit. I was told by an employee that they focus on their own programming and don’t really care to collaborate with residents for programming that we are interested in. The playground is already broken and truly not big enough in comparison to the park size."

"It's the most lovely park in Newark. So very serene"

"We want to hear just to relax and enjoy the park and for her to get her workout shooting a basketball."

"I like to go here for a walk just to clear my head sometimes ..there's a lot of areas to walk, run or exercise in general. In fact many soccer games and football games happen daily ...makes for good entertainment when I'm taking a stroll. My only complaint is that some of the pavers are being completely lifted up my the roots of trees so I'd love to see that taken care of at some point."