Where to Play Sports in Northvale, NJ
Northvale has 6 mapped courts and fields at 3 places: 2 basketball courts, 1 baseball field, 1 soccer field, 1 softball field, 1 tennis court.
Basketball courts are the best covered, with 2. Of the two named places, one is a park and one is a school. One court or field is marked as lit. Two of the three places have parking within a short walk, and one has a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Northvale
Northvale Public SchoolSchool
3 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundThe largest spot in Northvale is Northvale Public School: one soccer field, one basketball court and one softball field. On the practical side, there is parking about 250 feet away and a playground on site. John L. Hogan Memorial Park is about 0.6 miles away. It's at 441 Tappan Road.
John L. Hogan Memorial ParkPark
2 courts and fields1 litParkingJohn L. Hogan Memorial Park is home to one baseball field and one basketball court. One of the two is lit for evening play. Nearby: parking on site. Northvale Public School is about 0.6 miles away.
How Northvale compares
With 6 courts and fields, Northvale is 57th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood | 5 | Tennis Courts (3) | 1.4 mi |
| Old Tappan | 24 | Tennis Courts (10) | 1.6 mi |
| Harrington Park | 14 | Baseball Fields (7) | 2.1 mi |
| River Vale | 8 | Baseball Fields (2) | 3.3 mi |
| Demarest | 18 | Tennis Courts (15) | 3.9 mi |
| Westwood | 27 | Baseball Fields (11) | 4.3 mi |
| Alpine | 37 | Tennis Courts (34) | 4.4 mi |
| Hillsdale | 10 | Baseball Fields (5) | 4.6 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of Northvale's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Northvale's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Northvale's recreation department.
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