Where to Play Sports in Palmyra, NJ
Palmyra has 18 mapped courts and fields at 5 places: 7 tennis courts, 5 soccer fields, 4 baseball fields, 2 basketball courts, 1 football field.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 7. Of the two named places, one is a park and one is a school. Two courts and fields are marked as lit. Four of the five places have parking within a short walk, and three have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Palmyra
Legion FieldRecreation ground
9 courts and fields1 litParkingPlaygroundThe largest spot in Palmyra is Legion Field: four tennis courts, two baseball fields, two soccer fields and one basketball court. One of the nine is lit for evening play. Nearby: parking on site and a playground about 150 feet away. Charles Street School is about 0.3 miles away.
Charles Street SchoolSchool
5 courts and fieldsPrivatePlaygroundCharles Street School is home to two baseball fields, two soccer fields and one basketball court. Three of them are marked as private, not open to the public. On the practical side, there is a playground about 200 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Legion Field, about 0.3 miles away.
How Palmyra compares
With 18 courts and fields, Palmyra is 21st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | 10 | Baseball Fields (4) | 1.1 mi |
| Cinnaminson | 61 | Baseball Fields (15) | 1.6 mi |
| Pennsauken | 49 | Baseball Fields (25) | 3.1 mi |
| Maple Shade | 15 | Baseball Fields (11) | 3.3 mi |
| Merchantville | 6 | Tennis Courts (3) | 3.9 mi |
| Delran | 60 | Baseball Fields (21) | 4 mi |
| Riverside | 21 | Baseball Fields (13) | 4.1 mi |
| Moorestown | 70 | Baseball Fields (21) | 4.5 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of Palmyra's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- Four courts and fields are marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Palmyra's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Palmyra's recreation department.
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