To everyone,

All of you involved in the Hamilton Park Summer League make a HUGE difference to this community. Because of your hard work and dedication along with your commitment and continuous support, our league would not have continued for 21 years, and we are lucky to have all of you on our team.

My Staff and I would like to thank Mayor Steve Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, Director Lucinda McLaughlin, and Assistant Director Keith Donath for supporting our 21st season at Hamilton Park. Special thanks to Moishe’s Moving Systems for purchasing our reversible jerseys, KRE Real Estate Group for purchasing our shorts, Dr. Shuman Urologist, Scott Pollack, Financial Group and Josh Gregg JAG Engineering for purchasing our T-Shirts.  We would also like to thank the Jersey City Police Department East District for watching over us and keeping our city safe. We are also grateful to the Department of Public Works for all their hard work in getting the court up to par for the season. 

We would like to show special appreciation to all our rain sites for our Hamilton Park games this season. Thank you to Nick Fargo for letting us use County Prep HS & High Tech HS, and coach Nick Mariniello for letting us use Hudson Catholic. Thank you to the Jersey City Parking Authority , Elna Mukaida and the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association for all of your support. 

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors this season for once again their generosity in supporting the Hamilton Park Summer League. It is with their support along with the Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development that allows the Hamilton Park Summer League to give out such prestigious awards. Most importantly, we would like to thank you the fans and the Hamilton Park Community who came out to watch the games every night. Your support is a part of what makes our league such a great success. You have welcomed us each year with open arms, and your hospitality is appreciated by all.

To all the coaches and participants of the 25 teams that participated, you made our 21st season a very successful one with your cooperation, your dedication and support, which shows why our league is the best league in New Jersey and the Tri-State area. A sincere thank you to all our referee officials; great job on the court! 

Congratulations to Dickinson HS on winning the championship this season. You guys did a job well done and have shown why you were the best team this season! We would also thank Westfield HS for a great Championship game and competing at a high level all season. Congratulations to Markeis Isley-Monroe from Dickinson HS, our Hamilton Park Summer League MVP. Special thanks to photographer Pete Zirnis for capturing all Hamilton Park highlights! This year’s pictures were outstanding, showcasing all players and future stars. Thank you to announcer John Hester, Allison our Singer & DJ Naeem for being a part of our success. We would like to give a special thank you to Matt Bruining who did a tremendous job with our Hamilton Park Summer League website!  

We are looking forward to our 22nd season in 2025 at beautiful Hamilton Park, and we will continue to make next season even better. It is a known fact that Hamilton Park is one of the best summer leagues around. Any teams who would like to participate should e-mail us at Hamiltonpark9@aol.com by the end of March 2025. Anyone who would like to Donate can also do so. The Department of Recreation and Youth Development Donations help make our league such a great success. Once again, With Gratitude & SINCERE APPRECIATION TO ALL OF YOU, it was great to be back for our 21st season! Looking forward to our 22^nd season at beautiful Hamilton Park and being a part of the Hamilton Park Community. 🙂

Pat Devaney

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Staff