Also known as Fairmont Park, Memorial Park hugs the intersection of Main St. & Temple Ave in the heart of Hackensack.  The park features a distinctive memorial to 5 local fire fighters who perished in the line of duty on July 1, 1988.  5 concrete obelisk style pillars flank around a center plaque, which details their heroic sacrifice.  In like fashion, a smaller memorial to loved ones of September 11 is located just off of the main memorial.  In 2003, HSC's presented its August production of Titus Andronicus.   The performance area is in front of the center memorial, near the corner of Main St. and Temple Ave.  See below for driving and parking directions and other park information.

To view accompanying articles on our events at in Hackensack click on the links below:

 Midsummer in Hackensack - 2004, Run for Your Wife in Hackensack - 2004

Summer Happenings in Hackensack - 2003, Dracula comes to the Arts Center - 2003,

Above, a picture of the memorial center piece.

 The park's center plaque.

Getting to Memorial Park:

Using NYC Bus:  From Port Authority take the 165 NJ Transit Bus and tell the bus driver you need to get off at Main St. and Temple Ave.  Park is right there.  Please check njtransit.com for a complete bus schedule.

From NYC Driving:  Drivers may use any of the 3 main Hudson River crossings to access US-80 West to get to Hackensack.  Note:  For 2004, Route US-80 is under heavy construction around the Hackensack exits, please allow for extra time when using this highway.  Taking the George Washington Bridge connects directly with to Route 80 West.  Taking the Lincoln Tunnel and following signs to NJ Turnpike N (toll road) and then connecting with I-80 W following signs for Hackesnack/Paterson.  Taking the Holland Tunnel, bear right on to the NJ Turnpike North/Newark Bay extension (toll road) and follow signs for NJ Turnpike N leading to 80 West.  Follow directions for I-80 W below in the NJ Driving section.

NJ Driving 80 W: Note:  For 2004, Route I-80 is under heavy construction around the Hackensack exits, please allow for extra time when using this highway.  From I-80 W,  take the exit number 66- toward HUDSON ST/HACKENSACK/LITTLE FERRY.  Turn RIGHT onto KENNEDY ST.  Turn LEFT onto HUDSON ST.  HUDSON ST becomes MAIN ST after the Essex St. intersection. .  Follow MAIN ST. through the center of Hackensack, as you pass over the train tracks and see POPLAR AVE on your LEFT you have reached the park area.  Street Parking is available along Main ST.

NJ Driving I-80 E: From I-80 E, take the exit number 66- toward HUDSON ST/HACKENSACK/LITTLE FERRY.  Make a left at the stop sign on to Hudson St.  This street changes into Main St. after the Essex St. intersection.  Follow MAIN ST. through the center of Hackensack, as you pass over the train tracks and see POPLAR AVE on your LEFT you have reached the park area.  Street Parking is available on MAIN St.

NJ Driving RT-4 W:  Take Hackensack Ave S and proceed to the intersection of TEMPLE AVE.  Follow signs as for MAIN ST, as the street becomes MAIN ST.  Once crossing the intersection of TEMPLE & MAIN, Street Parking is available around the park.

NJ Driving RT-4 E: Take Hackensack Ave N and make a LEFT on to TEMPLE AVE.   Follow signs as for MAIN ST, as the street becomes MAIN ST.  Once crossing the intersection of TEMPLE & MAIN, Street Parking is available around the park.

Please consult mapquest.com for further driving directions.       

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Anderson St. Park  Baldwin Park  Columbus Park   Memorial Park   Staib Park 

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