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Important Information Regarding COVID-19

If you are exhibiting symptoms, please call your primary care physician first before going anywhere and follow the physician’s advice.

If you suspect you have COVID-19 symptoms, there is an online self-assessment tool, developed by the State of N...

17th Annual Tour de Elizabeth

The 15 mile cycling event welcomes all skill levels and is hosted by the City, Groundwork Elizabeth, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders HEART grant program, Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization (EDMO), ...

City Seal

The description of the Seal of the City of Elizabeth was included in a report adopted by the City Council at its meeting held on December 27, 1934.

Parks & Recreation

The City has a number of parks and recreation centers open to the public throughout Elizabeth.

Our History

In 1664, a group of Englishmen formed the Elizabethtown Associates and purchased a land area west of Newark Bay, including the area of current day Elizabeth.