Where to Play Sports in Glen Ridge, NJ
Glen Ridge has 13 mapped courts and fields at 6 places: 6 tennis courts, 5 baseball fields, 1 football field, 1 basketball court.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 6. Of the four named places, two are parks and one is a school. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Three of the six places have parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Glen Ridge
Hurrell FieldPark
3 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundThe largest spot in Glen Ridge is Hurrell Field: two baseball fields and one football field. Nearby: parking about 250 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. Clay Field is a few minutes' walk away.
Clay FieldPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundClay Field has one baseball field and one tennis court. Nearby: parking about 600 feet away and a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is Hurrell Field, a few minutes' walk away.
Forest Avenue Elementary SchoolSchool
1 court or fieldForest Avenue Elementary School is home to one basketball court. The nearest other named spot is Sherman Avenue Field, about 0.7 miles away.
Sherman Avenue Field
1 court or fieldAt Sherman Avenue Field you'll find one baseball field. Clay Field is about 0.5 miles away.
How Glen Ridge compares
With 13 courts and fields, Glen Ridge is 21st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 48 | Baseball Fields (22) | 0.7 mi |
| Montclair | 65 | Tennis Courts (26) | 0.9 mi |
| Belleville | 22 | Baseball Fields (9) | 2.2 mi |
| Nutley | 34 | Baseball Fields (14) | 2.3 mi |
| Verona | 39 | Tennis Courts (13) | 2.9 mi |
| Cedar Grove | 33 | Baseball Fields (11) | 3.3 mi |
| North Arlington | 20 | Baseball Fields (5) | 3.7 mi |
| West Orange | 132 | Tennis Courts (69) | 3.8 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of Glen Ridge's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- Five courts and fields are marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Glen Ridge's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Glen Ridge's recreation department.
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