The Hudson County Improvement Authority (HCIA) has since demolished the building and tapped Frank and Jeanne Cretella to redevelop the property. But the county marked the end of an era in 2017 when they let the Sweeney family’s lease expire. The old facility hosted a variety of noteworthy events over the years including fundraisers attended by a slew of politicians and the 50th wedding anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s parents. Photo courtesy Hudson County Improvement Authority. The current site in Lincoln Park, Jersey City. The venue, located near the tennis courts inside Lincoln Park, opened as the Lincoln Lodge in 1929 before the Sweeney family took over managing it during the 1950s. Hudson County started the process of upgrading their former Casino in the Park property several years ago. Rendering by Jeffrey Fleisher AIA.Ī lot formerly home to a noteworthy catering facility has been vacant for almost a full year, but construction of a new venue from an experienced hospitality group is slated to begin in the coming months.

The new Casino in the Park will break ground in Lincoln Park, Jersey City, soon.