Events & Gallery | United Parks As One

Join Our Upcoming Events

There’s always something happening in our parks. Join us at an upcoming event to connect, learn, and enjoy time with your community. We’d love to see you there.

Monthly Community Meeting

We invite neighbors, families, and community members to join us each month as we come together to plan activities, share ideas, and support our local parks. These meetings are open, welcoming, and focused on strengthening our neighborhoods through collaboration and care.

William Mobile Ashby Community Care & Training Center
695 Bergen St., Newark, NJ 07108
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Every 3rd Saturday of the Month

2026 Meetings

January 17, 2026

February 21, 2026

March 21, 2026

April 18, 2026

May 16, 2026

June 20, 2026

July 18, 2026

August 15, 2026

September 19, 2026

October 17, 2026

November 21, 2026

December 19, 2026

Community Moments

Explore highlights from past United Parks as One events — capturing the people, partnerships, and moments that make our work possible.

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Seniors performing a seated forward stretch during a group yoga session at Grace Manor

Senior participant practicing seated yoga with hands in prayer position at Grace Manor

Seniors participating in a seated leg extension exercise during a yoga session at Grace Manor

Yoga instructor demonstrating hand positioning during a seated senior yoga session at Grace Manor

Senior participants bending forward in a seated yoga exercise at Grace Manor

Yoga instructor leading a seated arm stretch during a senior yoga session at Grace Manor

Two seniors practicing a seated back-opening yoga stretch at Grace Manor

Yoga instructor guiding a standing stretch for seniors during a wellness session at Grace Manor

National Night Out

Every August, National Night Out transforms Newark’s parks into vibrant hubs of music, laughter, and shared purpose. This annual event is more than a celebration — it’s a powerful movement toward stronger, safer, and more connected neighborhoods.

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Live musicians performing trombone and violin during National Night Out at a Newark community park.

Community partners staffing an outreach table during National Night Out in Newark.

National Night Out outreach table set up near a playground in a Newark park.

Volunteer painting a child’s face during National Night Out community activities.

Child exploring a trombone at a music activity station during National Night Out.

Children playing an oversized Connect Four game during National Night Out at a park.

Youth speaking into a microphone during a National Night Out activity.

Community members and volunteers gathered at an outreach table during National Night Out.

Adult assisting a child with violin technique during a National Night Out music activity.

Heath & Resources Fair

On October 18, 2025, community members gathered at Mildred Helms Park for a vibrant day of connection, wellness, and family-friendly activities.

The Health & Resources Fair brought together local partners, residents, and youth for an afternoon filled with information, engagement, and joy in the heart of Newark.

All photos by Robert Young, courtesy of Trust for Public Land.