The 10 Best Parks in Newark, NJ

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Bounded by Broad Street, Washington Street, and Washington Place, this triangular park is located in downtown Newark. It’s a small park across the street from the Newark Main Library and a stone’s throw away from One Washington Place (where the Rutgers Business School and the Audible Headquarters are housed…

Jeannette L.

Washington Park

I haven’t been here in years… this park as changed so much from what it was to what it is now… still nice for a morning jog lol…

Sophie A.

Branch Brook Park Alliance

There’s really been a resurgence of this area by the Passaic River in recent years. Riverfront Park went through a facelift and a lot of effort has been exerted to revive/reinvigorate the area. The City of Newark has supported many activities at this park, such as the boat tours and diverse musical events.This…

Jeannette L.

Riverfront Park

Riverbank Park in the Ironbound has a number of sports-designated areas. There are a basketball court, a soccer field with AstroTurf, a baseball field, lighted tennis courts, and a small track. A playground and fieldhouse are also in this park by the Passaic River.If you are not into sports, it’s worth…

Jeannette L.

Riverbank Park

I really like this park, it’s never too crowded unless you count the geese. The trail track is awesome and there is so much open space. They are upgrading the park the new children’s playground has lots of cool features. I believe they are building a turf field with another track which gives this place another…

Fishgrease J.

Weequahic Park

Vailsburg Park is right off of South Orange Ave. It’s by the ramp to the Garden State Parkway. My friend used to work near Vailsburg and we’d walk around the park some days.Residents in the area can jog (or walk) the tree-lined paths or get their sports on on one of the many athletic fields in the park…

Jeannette L.

Vailsburg Park

This park gets a bad rep because it’s in Newark but I’ve been coming to this park ever since I was a little girl never came across any trouble.First off, Branch Brook is huge! The first half, closer to Belleville, is filled with cherry blossoms and has a quiet little stream of water. There are also baseball…

Cynthia V.

Branch Brook Park

14 places in Newark, ordered by rating:

Washington Park

5.0

1 review

Telephone:	+1 973-792-1620
Address:	33 Washington St

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Branch Brook Park Alliance

4.5

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 973-268-2300
Address:	115 Clifton Ave

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Independence Park

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Van Buren St & Walnut St

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Veterans Memorial Park

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	West Market St

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Riverfront Park

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	+1 973-268-3500
Address:	Raymond Blvd and Brill St

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Ivy Hill Park

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Mt Vernon Pl

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Riverbank Park

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	592 Market St

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Weequahic Park

4.0

3 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Elizabeth Ave

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Vailsburg Park

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	South Orange Ave and Oraton Pkwy

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Branch Brook Park

3.6

8 reviews

Telephone:	+1 973-268-2300
Address:	115 Clifton Ave

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Military Park

3.7

3 reviews

Telephone:	+1 973-900-5800
Address:	Broad St

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Verona Park Maintenance

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Telephone:	+1 973-239-4783
Address:	115 Clifton Ave

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Rising Star Academy Head Start

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Telephone:	+1 973-282-0007
Address:	126 Lyons Ave

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Weequahic Park Association

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Telephone:	+1 973-643-7850
Address:	Dayton

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The 10 Best Parks

Newark, NJ, United States

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