Where to Play Sports in Galloway, NJ
Galloway has 77 mapped courts and fields at 19 places: 35 tennis courts, 13 baseball fields, 10 soccer fields, 10 basketball courts, 3 football fields, 3 volleyball courts, 1 lacrosse field, 1 field hockey field, 1 pickleball court.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 35. Of the six named places, one is a park and three are schools. Nine courts and fields are marked as lit. 12 of the 19 places have parking within a short walk, and five have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Galloway
Stockton UniversityUniversity
21 courts and fields9 litParkingStockton University is the biggest place to play in Galloway, with eight tennis courts, four soccer fields, three volleyball courts and two baseball fields. Nine of the 21 are lit for evening play. Nearby: parking on site. The nearest other named spot is Street Hockey Rink, about 0.9 miles away.
Absegami High SchoolSchool
17 courts and fieldsParkingAt Absegami High School you'll find six tennis courts, five baseball fields, four soccer fields and two football fields. On the practical side, there is parking about 550 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Galloway Township Public Schools, about 0.5 miles away.
Galloway Township Public SchoolsSchool
5 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundAt Galloway Township Public Schools you'll find three basketball courts, one baseball field and one soccer field. Within a short walk there is parking about 200 feet away and a playground about 150 feet away. Absegami High School is about 0.5 miles away.
Smithville Elementary SchoolSchool
3 courts and fieldsPlaygroundSmithville Elementary School has two baseball fields and one basketball court. Nearby: a playground about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Galloway Township Public Schools, about 2.1 miles away.
Patriot Lake ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsAt Patriot Lake Park you'll find one basketball court and one pickleball court. Nearby: parking about 300 feet away, a playground about 400 feet away and restrooms about 300 feet away. Absegami High School is about 1.6 miles away.
Street Hockey RinkUniversity
1 court or fieldParkingStreet Hockey Rink has one field hockey field. On the practical side, there is parking about 250 feet away. Stockton University is about 0.9 miles away.
How Galloway compares
With 77 courts and fields, Galloway is 2nd of the 20 towns in Atlantic County; the average town has 30.
The county's busiest towns are Egg Harbor Township (133), Atlantic City (58) and Hamilton (48).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Republic | 8 | Tennis Courts (4) | 3.1 mi |
| Absecon | 30 | Baseball Fields (10) | 3.8 mi |
| Pleasantville | 19 | Basketball Courts (5) | 5.9 mi |
| Egg Harbor City | 11 | Tennis Courts (6) | 7.6 mi |
| Northfield | 10 | Baseball Fields (7) | 8.4 mi |
| Egg Harbor Township | 133 | Baseball Fields (38) | 8.4 mi |
| Hamilton | 48 | Tennis Courts (23) | 8.9 mi |
| Atlantic City | 58 | Tennis Courts (21) | 9 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up three of Galloway's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- Two courts and fields are marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the 19 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Galloway's recreation department.
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