Where to Play Sports in Oakland, NJ
Oakland has 14 mapped courts and fields at 3 places: 10 baseball fields, 2 soccer fields, 1 tennis court, 1 basketball court.
The most common are baseball fields, 10 of them. Of the two named places, one is a park. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Three of the three places have parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Oakland
Oakland Recreation ComplexRecreation ground
10 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsOakland Recreation Complex is the biggest place to play in Oakland, with nine baseball fields and one tennis court. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away, a playground about 200 feet away and restrooms about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Truman Soccer Field, about 0.5 miles away.
Truman Soccer Field
1 court or fieldParkingTruman Soccer Field has one soccer field. Nearby: parking about 250 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Oakland Recreation Complex, about 0.5 miles away.
How Oakland compares
Oakland ranks 42nd of 67 towns in Bergen County for places to play, with 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaque | 17 | Baseball Fields (10) | 2.4 mi |
| Franklin Lakes | 33 | Tennis Courts (15) | 2.9 mi |
| Pompton Lakes | 25 | Baseball Fields (8) | 3.1 mi |
| Riverdale | 12 | Baseball Fields (5) | 3.8 mi |
| Wyckoff | 20 | Tennis Courts (9) | 4.4 mi |
| Bloomingdale | 21 | Baseball Fields (8) | 4.6 mi |
| Ringwood | 18 | Baseball Fields (5) | 4.7 mi |
| Wayne | 165 | Tennis Courts (58) | 5 mi |
Plan your visit
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the three places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Oakland's recreation department.
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