Germania Park

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Germania Park or the "Deutscher Schul- und Gesangverein (DSGV)", the German School and Singing Society, is a German-American cultural club that was established in 1895. The purpose of the club is to foster, promote and perpetuate German language, German song, culture, customs and traditions.

Germania Park is located in Rockaway Township, New Jersey.

The park hosts "Oktober Fests" in June/July and September are a highlight for the community. They feature German, Austrian and German-American bands. German beer is also sold here, like Spaten.

[edit] History of Germania Park

1895: Germania Park Founded
1907: German Language School Opened
1916: Changed name to e "Deutscher Schulverein Dover".
1925: Land purchased in Rockaway Township, New Jersey from the Berry Farm Estate