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Hamilton Park is a 5.4-acre Victorian-era square in downtown Jersey City, bounded by Eighth and Ninth Streets between McWilliams Place and West Hamilton Place. It is the green heart of the Hamilton Park Historic District, with a gazebo at its center, dog runs, a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and a weekly farmers market on Wednesday afternoons.
Our team put together this guide to what you will find in the park, when the market runs and how to get there. Quick note: this is the downtown Jersey City square, not the small Hamilton Park overlook on Boulevard East in Weehawken.
Where It Is
- Location: bounded by 8th Street, 9th Street, McWilliams Place and West Hamilton Place, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Cost: free
- Friends group: Hamilton Park Conservancy
Size and Layout
The park is a classic residential square of about five acres, ringed by brownstones and rowhouses that are part of the historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Paths lead in from the surrounding streets toward the gazebo at the center, with lawns, mature trees and benches in between. A $3.2 million renovation completed in 2010, overseen by the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association, restored the park and its gazebo. Today the Hamilton Park Conservancy, the park’s friends group, works on the preservation, restoration and beautification of the square and shares volunteer and event news on its website.
What Is There
The Gazebo
The large gazebo is the park’s signature landmark and the backdrop for countless neighborhood photos. It was restored as part of the 2010 renovation.
Dog Runs
Hamilton Park is a favorite with downtown dog owners. The dog runs on the east side of the park are split in two, with a large-dog area and a separate area for dogs that weigh 23 pounds or less when fully grown, each with its own entrance.
Playground
The children’s playground makes the park a daily stop for neighborhood families, and it is an easy add-on to a market run on Wednesday afternoons.
Courts
The park has two tennis courts and a basketball court, so you can bring a racquet or a ball along with the picnic blanket.
Hamilton Park Farmers Market
The Hamilton Park Farmers Market, produced by the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association, runs on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the park, listed at 9 McWilliams Place. Weekly vendors include Stony Hill Farms for produce, Pickles, Olives, Etc., Scale Fish, Sourdough Society and Bloom with Sam flowers, plus prepared food stalls. Live music is scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays of the month, and Hudson Grinding sharpens knives on select dates, including Wednesday, November 11 and Wednesday, December 16, 2026. For the full rundown of markets around the county this season, see our Hudson County farmers markets guide.
- When: Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; 2026 dates are listed through December 16
- Where: Hamilton Park, 9 McWilliams Place, Jersey City
- Website: Hamilton Park Farmers Market
A Little History
The park honors Alexander Hamilton. In 1804, the year of Hamilton’s fatal duel with Aaron Burr, New York Federalist John B. Coles bought the northern half of Harsimus Island with the park in mind. After Coles died, his heirs later tried to claim the land as property values rose, but Van Vorst Township, which had planted trees and fenced the square, won the case and the park passed to the township before Van Vorst merged into Jersey City.
Where to Eat and Drink Nearby
The streets around the square are lined with cafes and restaurants. Grab a latte from our list of the best coffee shops in Hudson County or settle in for dinner from our best restaurants in Jersey City.
Getting There Tip
Hamilton Park is about a 10 minute walk from either the Grove Street or Newport PATH stations, and the Newport and Harsimus Cove stops on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail are even closer. Street parking in the neighborhood is limited, so transit or a bike is the easy choice.
Planning more outings? Compare it with the other green spaces in our Hudson County parks guide for fall or see what is happening in Jersey City this weekend.
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Featured photo: King of Hearts, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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