Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance

Explore Our Digital Archive

The Reservoir may be closed, but you can dive into
the Jersey City Reservoir’s history in our digital archive!

Geographical survey of Jersey City Heights, 1841

Bird's-eye view of Jersey City in black and white — Bird’s-eye view of reservoir, c. 1880s

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Visit the Reservoir

Schedule

The Reservoir’s last day of the season was 10/25/2020.

Gates

Main Gate at Jefferson Avenue

This entrance is a flat dirt path accessible by strollers and mobility devices. Located at the center of Jefferson Avenue, between Summit Avenue and Central Avenue. Map

Note: The Main Gate is also open based on the schedule of the City of Jersey City’s fishing program, also listed on our calendar. They are closed for the winter.

Pershing Plaza Gate

Located on Pershing Plaza/Troy Street, the same as the Red Gate, but at the center of the gate directly across from the parking lot.

Red Gate at Pershing Plaza and Summit Avenue

Located at the intersection of Pershing Plaza/Howie Fink Way and Summit Avenue, across from the entrance to the Charlie Heger Ice Rink in Pershing Field Park. Map

Note: Google Maps lists the address as 119-199 Reservoir Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307.