Where to Play Sports in River Edge, NJ
River Edge has 19 mapped courts and fields at 5 places: 9 baseball fields, 6 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, 1 soccer field.
The most common are baseball fields, 9 of them. Of the two named places, two are parks. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Five of the five places have parking within a short walk, and four have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in River Edge
Veterans Memorial ParkPark
9 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundVeterans Memorial Park is the biggest place to play in River Edge, with six tennis courts, two baseball fields and one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 250 feet away and a playground about 500 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Brookeside Park, about 0.4 miles away.
Brookeside ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundBrookeside Park is home to two basketball courts. Within a short walk there is parking about 600 feet away and a playground on site. Veterans Memorial Park is about 0.4 miles away.
How River Edge compares
River Edge ranks 29th of 67 towns in Bergen County for places to play, with 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford | 16 | Baseball Fields (6) | 0.7 mi |
| Oradell | 29 | Tennis Courts (10) | 1.2 mi |
| Bergenfield | 13 | Tennis Courts (11) | 1.9 mi |
| Paramus | 99 | Tennis Courts (44) | 1.9 mi |
| Maywood | 16 | Baseball Fields (7) | 2.2 mi |
| Dumont | 9 | Baseball Fields (6) | 2.8 mi |
| Emerson | 35 | Baseball Fields (10) | 2.8 mi |
| Rochelle Park | 14 | Baseball Fields (6) | 3 mi |
Plan your visit
- No restrooms are mapped near any of River Edge's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with River Edge's recreation department.
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