West Side Park is one of several neighborhood parks that provide residents with recreational space suited for all types of activities.

Boa vinda! ¡Bienvenidos! Byenvini! Bienvenue! Welcome to Newark, an international city!

Not only is Newark the largest city in New Jersey, it is also the state's most diverse. Here you will find communities flavored with people of numerous backgrounds, such as African-American, Latino, Brazilian, Ecuadorian, Haitian and the largest Portuguese population of any city in the United States! The city is divided into five political wards - North, South, East, West and Central - that together encompass 21 neighborhoods, each with its own unique character and combination of housing stock, stores, institutions and, of course, people. In fact, The New York Times recently featured the Ironbound section as " A Home Away From Home for Immigrants." These communities are characterized by widespread activism, a strong service ethic and a sense of neighborly warmth.

Local artists enliven many neighborhoods with images celebrating community life.

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