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The Problem

  • Not enough screen-free activities for kids

  • City fields and gyms aren’t easily accessible for Hoboken families

  • Rising costs shut out too many families

  • No clear calendar of programs or easy way to sign up

  • Too much focus on sports while other activities get ignored

The Solution

  • Open up what we already own: schools, parks, and city buildings

  • Prioritize Hoboken families for field and gym access

  • Fair pricing that doesn’t leave anyone out

  • Diverse programs: from soccer and basketball to painting and wellness

  • Vendors that give back by hiring from our community

How It Will Work

  • Expand partnerships between the City and the Board of Education

  • Launch seasonal programs for kids, teens, adults, and seniors

  • Create a central calendar and a simple sign-up system

  • Guarantee local residents come first when booking space

  • Introduce non-sports options like arts, dance, fitness, and crafts

Tools We'll Use

  • A digital sign-up system that works from your phone

  • A public calendar of classes, leagues, and events

  • A community hiring policy for outside vendors

  • Income-friendly pricing models for full participation

Why it matters

  • More active kids, fewer screens Healthier residents at every age

  • A city where creativity and community thrive

  • Recreation that brings people together and doesn’t leave them behind

The Final Word

Recreation is a core part of what makes a city livable and strong. It builds community, health, and opportunity for everyone.

 

With Ruben Ramos’ plan, Hoboken will get more from its recreation system without wasting money or leaving people out.

 

It’s time to open the doors.

It’s time to support our kids, seniors, and families.

It’s time to get Back to Basics.

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Let's Get Hoboken Back to Basics.

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Back to Basics:

Recreation That Works for Everyone

Kids are spending more time on screens and less time playing outside and that’s a city planning issue.

 

Right now, too many families feel locked out of Hoboken’s recreation system. Costs are high. Access is limited. And taxpayers are told the only solution is to spend hundreds of millions on new facilities.

 

Ruben Ramos knows we don’t need to start from scratch. We just need leadership that uses what we already have better.

let's get hoboken BACK TO BASICS.

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