RECREATION DEPARTMENT
134 Pike Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771 (map)
The Port Jervis Recreation Department’s function is to provide the community with recreational and healthy activities for all age groups. The Director of Recreation advises the Recreation Commission, Common Council, and Mayor on all activities that are taking place and on future recreational programs.
City of Port Jervis
Facility Use Form
City of Port Jervis Recreation Dept. Summer Schedule 2026
City of Port Jervis Recreation Dept. Permission Form
THE MISSION
The Port Jervis Recreation Department’s function is to provide the community with healthy and recreational activities for all age groups. The Department also sponsors numerous special events for the community throughout the year. The Director of Recreation advises the Recreation Commission, Common Council, and Mayor on all activities and special events that are taking place. It is the Director’s job to keep the City of Port Jervis updated with new recreational technology, new equipment and new programming.
The Recreation Department oversees and maintains the city’s parks, West End Beach, and the Youth Community Center. The Department also sponsors numerous special events throughout the year. West End Beach is located on the beautiful Delaware River and is supervised by certified lifeguards during the summer swimming season. The Youth Community Center, opened year round, provides our youth with after-school activities, as well as plenty of summer programming. Summer programming is also held at our Church Street Park. The director works closely with all other city departments, the Port Jervis School District and county agencies in an effort to improve the quality of life for the community. Additional funding is provided by the Office of Children and Family Services and the Orange County Youth Bureau.
YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER
134 Pike Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771 (map)
The Youth Center is a social and recreational center intended primarily for use by children ages 7 to 13 years. The Youth Center supports opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship, and recognition. The Youth Center staff schedule and organize activities and programming for children. The Youth Center is open year-round. September-June the Youth Center is open after school, 2 pm- 6 pm and in July and August all day between 9 am- 4 pm. Special events are also held throughout the year at the Youth Center.
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BASKETBALL COURTS
CHURCH STREET PARK (map) - 51 Church Street - Port Jervis, NY 12771
FARNUM PARK (map) - 21 Ulster Place - Port Jervis, NY 12771
RIVERSIDE PARK (map) - 4th Street - Port Jervis, NY 12771
WEST END BEACH (map) - 14 Ferry Street - Port Jervis, NY 12771
WATERSHED PARK HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS
201 Skyline Drive Port Jervis NY 12771
Contact the Recreation office for more details
WEST END BEACH
125 River Road Port Jervis NY 12771
Certified Lifeguards are on duty when the beach is open during the summer. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are off duty. There is a parking fee on weekends and holidays- check with the Recreation office for more details and rates.
CHURCH STREET PARK SPLASH PAD
51 Church Street Port Jervis NY 12771
Open daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Hours are 11 am – 7pm. Schedule is subject to change.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring and Fall Park Cleanups
Easter Candy Dash
Delaware River 5K Run and Walk
Jim Faggione Jr. Midnight Madness Endurance Relay
Food Truck and Fireworks Festival
The Big Orange 10 Mile 10K Run and Walk- along with the Orange Runners Club
Halloween Parade
Polar Plunge- along with the Port Jervis Fire Department
Field Trips throughout the year
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF CITY PARKS IN PORT JERVIS?
City Parks are open from 7 am- 9 pm. Church Street Park closes at 8 pm.
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I LOST AN ITEM AT A PARK?
Contact the Recreation Department at 845-858-4045
WHERE CAN I GO FISHING?
Make sure if you need a New York State License for fishing you have one. You can fish along the Delaware River on any public property. Please be sure to stay off of Private Property.
HOW DO I REGISTER MY KID FOR A PLANNED ACTIVITY?
Check out the Port Jervis Recreation Page on Facebook- Port Jervis Recreation or contact the Recreation office at 845-858-4045.
WHAT IS THE PORT JERVIS YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER?
It is located at 134 Pike Street and is a safe location for youth, ages 7 and up to go after school and during the summer.
WHERE CAN I PLAY BASKETBALL?
There are several areas in the city to play basketball. Riverside Park on 4th Street; West End Beach off of Ferry Street; Church Street Park on Church Street near Orchard and the Farnum House on Ulster Place