Our Community

The Riverview Neighborhood Association is part of a larger community in Jersey City known as "The Heights". Our neighborhood is called Riverview due to the magnificent views offered from the Palisade Cliffs of the Hudson River, The City of Hoboken, and New York City.

Dedicated in 1897, Riverview Fiske Park is situated in the center of our community. The park offers breath taking views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River. It hosts a variety of activities from spring to fall such as the yearly RNA Flea Market and Movies in the Park. The south end of the park offers residents a community garden and to the north Holland Street. RNA and the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy successfully fought and earned municipal historic designation for Holland Street one of four remaining cobblestone streets in Jersey City. Efforts are currently underway to integrate Holland Street into Riverview Park. The park also includes walking paths, a gazebo, a children's playground, and a basketball and boche court.

The Heights Section of Jersey City (aka the Jersey City Heights) was once an independent municipality known as Hudson City. Incorporated as a town in 1852, it later merged with Jersey City in 1869. The Heights area is comprised mostly of one and two family houses, with a central business district located on Central Avenue. Bordering the North end of the Heights is County owned Washington Park. Pershing Field is located in the center of the Heights offering green space, baseball fields, an Olympic size swimming pool, tennis and an ice skating rink. Adjacent to Pershing Field Park is Reservoir#3 which constitutes one of the largest patches of green space in the Heights.

The Heights is served by Christ Hospital on Palisade Avenue and includes several public, parochial and private schools. The North District police station serves the Heights and is located on Central Avenue. The Heights encompasses two Council Wards - Ward C which runs from Franklin Street south and Ward D, which runs from Franklin Street to the Union City border.

Transit Information

The neighborhood's mass transit needs are currently met through transit operators such as New Jersey Transit (bus and light rail), Coach USA (bus), and independently owned Jitney shuttles.

NJ Transit Bus Service

The primary bus lines that service the neighborhood are the 123 with direct bus service along Palisade Avenue to New York City via the Port Authority bus terminal, the 80 with connections to Journal Square - NYC Financial District via PATH, and the 87 to Hoboken with connections to PATH, NJ Transit, and the NY Waterway terminal.

NJ Transit Light Rail

The eastern side of community is serviced by New Jersey Transit's Hudson Bergen Light Rail via the Congress and Second Street stations. The Service connects commuters to Union City to the north, Newport Center Mall, Wall Street West (Jersey City's financial district) with connections to NYC via PATH, NY Waterway, NY Water Taxi, Liberty State Park, and Bayonne to the south.

Coach USA (99S)

Commuters have the option to take the 99S bus with direct service to NYC along Central Avenue via the Port Authority bus terminal. Access to this service is located at the north end of the neighborhood on the corner of Congress and Palisade Avenue.

Independently Operated Van Lines (Jitney Service)

Though unregulated, these inexpensive independently operated vans run on frequent basis to New York City during rush hour only and to other parts of Hudson County throughout the day on designated routes.

Routes & Schedules

NJT #123 Bus Route / Schedule

NJT #87 Bus Route / Schedule

NJ Transit Point to Point Bus Scheduler

NJT HBLR Light Rail Schedule

NJT HBLR Point to Point LRT Scheduler

Coach USA 99S Bus Route / Schedule

PATH Train Route & Schedule

Local Organizations

	Friends of the Loew's A non-profit organization proctecting one of the last movie palaces in New Jersey.		Friends of Liberty State Park A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, conserving and promoting Liberty State Park.		Embankment Preservation Coalition Working to preserve the historic Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment to develop its top as passive open space.
	Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy To preserve, protect, and promote the architectural, cultural, and environmental heritage of Jersey City.		The Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance Working to save the Reservoir's lake, meadow, and woods from destruction and misuse since 2001.		Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association PADNA provides a forum for members to report, learn about, consider, take positions on, and act on issues of local concern.
	Art House Productions Art House Productions inspires, nurtures and promotes the arts in our community through accessible, multi-disciplinary initiatives.		The Sgt. Anthony Park Association A neighborhood association formed in 1994 to improve the environment of our neighborhood		Central Avenue Special Improvement District Provides guidance and promotes the positive social growth and economic revitalization occurring in the City of Jersey City.
	Hudson County Genealogical Society Promotes the study of genealogy and history of Hudson County New Jersey, to collect, preserve and index information.		Washington Park Association Working with the local community to revitalize, maintain, and protect Washington Park in Hudson County.		Liberty Humane Society Fosters a community of compassion and respect, and provides animals in need with a chance at a lifelong, loving home.

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