Union City Seeks Public Input to Redesign Parks

City launches first parks master plan update in 25 years, wants community feedback on the future of its green spaces.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

Union City is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the first time in 25 years and is seeking public input on how the city's parks should look and function over the next 15 years. Residents can provide feedback through a multilingual survey, in-person meetings, a virtual session, and at popular local events.

Why it matters

As Union City's population and development have evolved over the past quarter-century, updating the parks master plan is crucial to ensuring the city's green spaces meet the community's current and future needs. Engaging residents in the process will help ensure the redesign reflects the priorities and vision of local stakeholders.

The details

The parks master plan update process will include a multilingual community survey, in-person meetings at the Mark Green Sports Center and Kennedy Youth Center, a virtual public session, and opportunities for feedback at events like the Super Heroes Run and CultureFest. The goal is to gather input on how Union City's parks should look and function over the next 15 years.

  • Union City is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the first time in 25 years.
  • The public input process is ongoing, with opportunities to provide feedback through March 2026.

The players

Union City

A city in New Jersey that is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the first time in 25 years.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

After the public input process concludes in March 2026, Union City officials will use the feedback to finalize the updated parks master plan, which will guide the city's parks and recreation investments for the next 15 years.

The takeaway

By engaging the community in the parks master plan update, Union City is ensuring its green spaces reflect the evolving needs and priorities of residents. This collaborative approach will help the city create a parks system that enhances quality of life and serves the community for years to come.