Where to Play Sports in East Rutherford, NJ
East Rutherford has 15 mapped courts and fields at 5 places: 5 football fields, 4 baseball fields, 3 tennis courts, 2 soccer fields, 1 basketball court.
Football fields are the best covered, with 5. Of the five named places, one is a park. Two courts and fields are marked as lit. Four of the five places have parking within a short walk, and one has a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in East Rutherford
Riggin FieldStadium
5 courts and fieldsParkingThe largest spot in East Rutherford is Riggin Field: three baseball fields, one football field and one soccer field. Nearby: parking about 700 feet away. East Rutherford Little League is a few minutes' walk away.
McKenzie FieldRecreation ground
4 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundMcKenzie Field has three tennis courts and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking on site and a playground about 450 feet away. Riggin Field is about 1.7 miles away.
Meadowlands Sports ComplexSports center
4 courts and fieldsParkingMeadowlands Sports Complex has four football fields. Nearby: parking about 350 feet away. MetLife Stadium is about 0.6 miles away.
East Rutherford Little LeagueStadium
1 court or field1 litEast Rutherford Little League is home to one baseball field. All of them are lit for evening play. The nearest other named spot is Riggin Field, a few minutes' walk away.
MetLife StadiumStadium
1 court or field1 litPrivateParkingMetLife Stadium is home to one soccer field. All of them are lit for evening play. It is marked as private, not open to the public. Nearby: parking about 800 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Meadowlands Sports Complex, about 0.6 miles away. It's at 1 MetLife Stadium Drive.
How East Rutherford compares
With 15 courts and fields, East Rutherford is 37th of the 67 towns in Bergen County; the average town has 22.
The county's busiest towns are Paramus (99), Teaneck (74) and Fair Lawn (67).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 27 | Baseball Fields (13) | 1.3 mi |
| Wallington | 7 | Tennis Courts (2) | 1.6 mi |
| Lyndhurst | 18 | Baseball Fields (7) | 1.9 mi |
| Wood-Ridge | 13 | Baseball Fields (8) | 1.9 mi |
| Passaic | 25 | Basketball Courts (9) | 2.5 mi |
| Moonachie | 7 | Baseball Fields (5) | 2.5 mi |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 14 | Basketball Courts (4) | 2.8 mi |
| North Arlington | 20 | Baseball Fields (5) | 2.9 mi |
Plan your visit
- One court or field is marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- No restrooms are mapped near any of East Rutherford's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with East Rutherford's recreation department.
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