Where to Play Sports in Fort Lee, NJ
Fort Lee has 55 mapped courts and fields at 16 places: 29 tennis courts, 15 basketball courts, 8 baseball fields, 2 football fields, 1 soccer field.
The most common are tennis courts, 29 of them. Of the nine named places, eight are parks and one is a school. 10 courts and fields are marked as lit. 16 of the 16 places have parking within a short walk, and 12 have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Fort Lee
William Birch ParkPark
13 courts and fields10 litParkingPlaygroundThe largest spot in Fort Lee is William Birch Park: nine tennis courts, two baseball fields, one football field and one basketball court. 10 of the 13 are lit for evening play. Nearby: parking on site and a playground on site. Constitution Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Coytesville ParkPark
4 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundCoytesville Park is home to two tennis courts and two basketball courts. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 150 feet away. Van Fleet Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Constitution ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsConstitution Park is home to two baseball fields. Within a short walk there is parking about 150 feet away, a playground about 250 feet away and restrooms about 150 feet away. Fort Lee School #1 is about 0.4 miles away.
Fort Lee School #1School
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundFort Lee School #1 has one baseball field and one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 150 feet away. Constitution Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Inwood Terrace ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundInwood Terrace Park has one basketball court and one baseball field. Within a short walk there is parking about 150 feet away and a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is Whitey Lang Park, about 0.2 miles away.
Whitey Lang ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundWhitey Lang Park has one basketball court and one baseball field. On the practical side, there is parking on site and a playground about 800 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Inwood Terrace Park, about 0.2 miles away.
Van Fleet ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundAt Van Fleet Park you'll find one soccer field. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 750 feet away. Coytesville Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Westview Place ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundWestview Place Park is home to one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 300 feet away and a playground about 150 feet away. Van Fleet Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Whitney Lane Memorial ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingWhitney Lane Memorial Park is home to one baseball field. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Whitey Lang Park, about 0.3 miles away.
How Fort Lee compares
Fort Lee ranks 5th of 67 towns in Bergen County for places to play, with 55 courts and fields against a county average of 22.
The county's busiest towns are Paramus (99), Teaneck (74) and Fair Lawn (67).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonia | 30 | Tennis Courts (14) | 1.4 mi |
| Palisades Park | 19 | Baseball Fields (7) | 1.4 mi |
| Edgewater | 17 | Tennis Courts (7) | 1.6 mi |
| Ridgefield | 11 | Tennis Courts (4) | 1.7 mi |
| Cliffside Park | 23 | Tennis Courts (14) | 1.9 mi |
| Ridgefield Park | 21 | Pickleball Courts (6) | 2.1 mi |
| Fairview | 5 | Basketball Courts (3) | 2.6 mi |
| Englewood | 48 | Tennis Courts (30) | 3.1 mi |
Plan your visit
- One of the places in Fort Lee is a school, where courts and fields usually go to school teams during the school day.
- Two courts and fields are marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the 16 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Fort Lee's recreation department.
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