Where to Play Sports in Fairfield, NJ
Fairfield has 30 mapped courts and fields at 8 places: 11 baseball fields, 8 basketball courts, 5 tennis courts, 5 soccer fields, 2 football fields.
Baseball fields are the best covered, with 11. Of the two named places, one is a park and one is a school. 12 courts and fields are marked as lit. Two of the eight places have parking within a short walk, and four have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Fairfield
Fairfield Recreation ComplexRecreation ground
15 courts and fields12 litParkingPlaygroundRestroomsThe largest spot in Fairfield is Fairfield Recreation Complex: four basketball courts, four soccer fields, three baseball fields and three tennis courts. 12 of the 15 are lit for evening play. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away, a playground about 150 feet away and restrooms about 150 feet away. Winston Churchill Elementary School is about 0.8 miles away.
Winston Churchill Elementary SchoolSchool
4 courts and fieldsPlaygroundWinston Churchill Elementary School has three baseball fields and one basketball court. Within a short walk there is a playground about 150 feet away. Fairfield Recreation Complex is about 0.8 miles away.
How Fairfield compares
With 30 courts and fields, Fairfield is 15th of the 22 towns in Essex County; the average town has 47.
The county's busiest towns are Newark (167), West Orange (132) and Livingston (97).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Caldwell | 35 | Tennis Courts (18) | 2.4 mi |
| Lincoln Park | 22 | Baseball Fields (9) | 2.6 mi |
| West Caldwell | 29 | Tennis Courts (9) | 2.7 mi |
| Montville | 48 | Tennis Courts (20) | 3.3 mi |
| Caldwell | 10 | Tennis Courts (4) | 3.8 mi |
| Essex Fells | 13 | Tennis Courts (6) | 4.1 mi |
| Little Falls | 29 | Baseball Fields (8) | 4.2 mi |
| Cedar Grove | 33 | Baseball Fields (11) | 4.3 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of Fairfield's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- Two courts and fields are marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the eight places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Fairfield's recreation department.
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