The Sgt Anthony Park is a small community park that serves the neighborhood at 90 Palisade Avenue in Jersey City.
HOURS: 8am to dusk (10pm)
HISTORY
Joseph Anthony was a young boy who played ball in an empty lot across the street from his home on 87 Palisade Ave. He perfected his pitch as a star player on the Dickinson High School baseball team — enough to get the attention of the Dodgers and the Giants, who offered him contracts at the age of 18. 
At the time the country was immersed in World War II and he turned down those offers to heed the call of the Army Air Corps. He served as a tail gunner on the crew of a B-29.
He never returned to the site of his childhood pastimes after losing his life in 1944 on a mission at Paulaw in the Admiralty Islands in the South Pacific during the final days of World War II. At the time of his death he had already been cited for bravery and flown 39 missions. He is one of countless soldiers from Jersey City who never returned home from war and whose families seek a way to remember and celebrate their lives.
The once empty lot was converted into a park on May 1, 1949 and named Sgt. Anthony Park in his honor. Today the park is alive with visits from neighborhood families and local residents who go to enjoy the basketball court, dog run, community garden and playground.
Community Garden
The community garden is open to members of the Sgt. Anthony Park Association, and to the public when members are present.
The garden is full of wonderful plants trees and shrubs, and we have a number of plots available each year for people to grow vegetables.
Our Head Gardener for the Community Garden is Norrice Raymaker. If you would like to become a member and access to the garden please contact sgtanthonypark@gmail.com
Basketball Court
The basketball court is one of the most used areas of the park with kids and adults using the area throughout the year. It is due to be resurfaced in 2018.
Playground
Sgt. Anthony Park has a small playground set. The current set which is 25 years old is due to be replaced in 2018.
Dog Run
The dog run takes up a significant area at the back of the park and we strongly encourage dog owners to use it and take responsibility for its care.