Located in the quiet neighborhood of Jerseyland in Scotch Plains New Jersey, the community center sits on nearly two acres of land.

JPCC is dedicated to supporting the local community through various initiatives, fundraisers, and cultural events including our annual membership drive held on the third Saturday of August. This event is a way to thank members for their continued support, featuring food, entertainment, games, and activities for all ages. It’s a day of celebration and connection, reinforcing JPCC’s commitment to fostering community spirit. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Sincerely,

Board of Trustees
Jerseyland Park Community Center 

 In 1929, Mrs. Elizabeth Grobes went to the town fathers and asked for a piece of land on which to have a playground.  The children had no place to play except in the street.  The ground on which some neighbors, to mention a few, Mrs. Carrie McCloud, Mrs. Alice Nettingham, Mrs. Mary Gaines, Mrs. Florence McCray, Mrs. Lillian Boykins, Mrs. Grace Keats, Mrs. Almeta Hurte, Mrs. Ethel McCauley, Mr. Bernard Johnson, Mrs. Lucy Johnson, Mr. George Davis sr,. Mr. Gerald Davis and Mr. Chic Johnson got busy cleaning away the brush and soon there appeared a ball field, a tennis court and under a group of trees; tables and benches.  There, the children played checkers and made a limited number of crafts.  The town paid for a worker and money for the bats and balls was given by parents and interested friends.  The children soon out grew this little site and it was time to move on.

In 1932, Jerseyland Park Community Center Inc. was founded on the site that we know today.  The Old Seabon Property was purchased from the Citizens Building and Loan Association of Elizabeth, NJ.  It contained 9 3/4 acres of land, a ten room house, store and garage costing $4,500.  The Center was incorporated in 1934.  Judge Lloyd Thompson aided the group in establishing a charter, qualifying them as a non-profit organization which allowed for a tax free status.  The first nine trustees were Mrs. Mary Talbott, Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, Mrs. Alice Spain, Mrs. Elizabeth D. Grobes, Mrs Lucious Collier, Mr. Leyroy Hendricks, Mr. David Onque, Mrs. Blanch Andrews and Mr. R.L. Jones.  From the inception, it has served as a neighborhood civic and recreational center, long before the term, ‘day care center’ became a household word.

President
Frank Davis

Vice President
Leonard W. Randolph Jr.

Board Members
Ward Booth | Craig Davis | Marie Graves | James McCauley
Veronica McCoy | Allen Miller | Melvin Wilson

The Annual Free Concert and Fundraiser is upon us again! The 3rd Sat in August as usual lining us up for August 19, 2023! VENDORS ARE NEEDED! We have an exclusive food vendor, 2 Fish 5 Loaves Rt. 22 in Union. he Tyrone Stackhouse Project playing different genres of music and DJ Josh filling the slots and taking us home with his Soulful House Music and Hip Hop and R&B. if you want to be up close and personal there are limited reserve bench seating, donation $50 seats 4-6. Lawn seating and tents no charge but will be to the rear of the venue. For more info or ticket purchase please call Al ~ 908/963-5892 or Craig ~ 908/578-2145.