Where to Play Sports in Burlington, NJ
Burlington has 68 mapped courts and fields at 21 places: 20 soccer fields, 14 tennis courts, 13 baseball fields, 11 basketball courts, 7 softball fields, 3 volleyball courts, 1 football field.
Soccer fields are the best covered, with 20. Of the 12 named places, six are parks and five are schools. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Nine of the 21 places have parking within a short walk, and seven have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Burlington
Green Acres ParkRecreation ground
15 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsGreen Acres Park is the biggest place to play in Burlington, with seven tennis courts, six soccer fields and two volleyball courts. Within a short walk there is parking about 250 feet away, a playground about 300 feet away, restrooms about 350 feet away and a water fountain about 350 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Assiscunk Creek Park, about 0.3 miles away.
Assiscunk Creek ParkRecreation ground
9 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundAssiscunk Creek Park is home to four soccer fields, two basketball courts, one baseball field and one tennis court. On the practical side, there is parking about 200 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. Green Acres Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Burlington City High SchoolSchool
5 courts and fieldsParkingAt Burlington City High School you'll find four tennis courts and one soccer field. Within a short walk there is parking about 350 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Wilbur Watts Intermediate School, about 0.3 miles away. It's at 100 Blue Devil Way.
Burlington Township High SchoolSchool
5 courts and fieldsParkingBurlington Township High School is home to two softball fields, two soccer fields and one baseball field. On the practical side, there is parking about 350 feet away. Fountain Woods Elementary School is about 0.4 miles away.
Riverfront PromenadePark
4 courts and fieldsParkingAt Riverfront Promenade you'll find two soccer fields and two basketball courts. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away. East Burlington Field Complex is about 0.6 miles away.
East Burlington Field ComplexRecreation ground
3 courts and fieldsEast Burlington Field Complex is home to three softball fields. The nearest other named spot is Riverfront Promenade, about 0.6 miles away.
Fountain Woods Elementary SchoolSchool
3 courts and fieldsParkingAt Fountain Woods Elementary School you'll find two soccer fields and one baseball field. Within a short walk there is parking about 600 feet away. Burlington Township High School is about 0.4 miles away.
Farner Avenue Field ComplexRecreation ground
2 courts and fieldsAt Farner Avenue Field Complex you'll find two softball fields. Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is about 0.3 miles away.
Middle School Baseball Field
2 courts and fieldsMiddle School Baseball Field has two baseball fields. The nearest other named spot is Burlington Township High School, about 0.5 miles away.
St Mary's Hall Doane AcademySchool
2 courts and fieldsPlaygroundSt Mary's Hall Doane Academy has one soccer field and one baseball field. On the practical side, there is a playground on site. Riverfront Promenade is about 0.7 miles away.
Walnut Ave ParkPark
1 court or fieldPlaygroundAt Walnut Ave Park you'll find one basketball court. On the practical side, there is a playground about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Burlington City High School, about 0.4 miles away.
Wilbur Watts Intermediate SchoolSchool
1 court or fieldParkingWilbur Watts Intermediate School is home to one football field and one soccer field. Within a short walk there is parking about 450 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Burlington City High School, about 0.3 miles away. It's at 550 High Street.
How Burlington compares
With 68 courts and fields, Burlington is 4th of the 36 towns in Burlington County; the average town has 29.
The county's busiest towns are Medford (124), Evesham (90) and Moorestown (70).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 29 | Tennis Courts (9) | 3.4 mi |
| Westampton | 20 | Baseball Fields (7) | 3.8 mi |
| Edgewater Park | 22 | Baseball Fields (10) | 3.8 mi |
| Willingboro | 33 | Tennis Courts (16) | 4.2 mi |
| Delanco | 11 | Baseball Fields (6) | 5.5 mi |
| Hainesport | 12 | Soccer Fields (6) | 5.9 mi |
| Mount Holly | 21 | Baseball Fields (13) | 6 mi |
| Riverside | 21 | Baseball Fields (13) | 6.8 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up five of Burlington's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the 21 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Burlington's recreation department.
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