Where to Play Sports in River Vale, NJ
River Vale has 8 mapped courts and fields at 5 places: 2 baseball fields, 2 basketball courts, 2 softball fields, 2 pickleball courts, 1 football field, 1 lacrosse field, 1 tennis court.
Baseball fields are the best covered, with 2. Of the three named places, three are parks. Two courts and fields are marked as lit. Five of the five places have parking within a short walk, and four have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in River Vale
Mark Lane Field ComplexPark
4 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundMark Lane Field Complex is the biggest place to play in River Vale, with two basketball courts and two pickleball courts. Within a short walk there is parking about 250 feet away and a playground about 500 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Hoffman Field, a few minutes' walk away.
Alexander FieldPark
1 court or field1 litParkingPlaygroundAlexander Field has one football field, one lacrosse field and one softball field. All of them are lit for evening play. Within a short walk there is parking about 400 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. Mark Lane Field Complex is a few minutes' walk away.
Hoffman FieldPark
1 court or field1 litParkingPlaygroundHoffman Field has one baseball field. All of them are lit for evening play. On the practical side, there is parking about 200 feet away and a playground about 650 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Mark Lane Field Complex, a few minutes' walk away.
How River Vale compares
With 8 courts and fields, River Vale is 54th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 10 | Baseball Fields (5) | 1.3 mi |
| Westwood | 27 | Baseball Fields (11) | 1.3 mi |
| Old Tappan | 24 | Tennis Courts (10) | 1.7 mi |
| Harrington Park | 14 | Baseball Fields (7) | 2.2 mi |
| Park Ridge | 14 | Baseball Fields (5) | 2.2 mi |
| Emerson | 35 | Baseball Fields (10) | 2.4 mi |
| Woodcliff Lake | 19 | Baseball Fields (8) | 2.8 mi |
| Washington Township | 22 | Baseball Fields (10) | 3 mi |
Plan your visit
- No restrooms are mapped near any of River Vale's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with River Vale's recreation department.
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