Where to Play Sports in Irvington, NJ
Irvington has 31 mapped courts and fields at 9 places: 9 basketball courts, 9 baseball fields, 6 soccer fields, 6 tennis courts, 1 football field.
Basketball courts are the best covered, with 9. Of the two named places, one is a park and one is a school. One court or field is marked as lit. Four of the nine places have parking within a short walk, and four have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Irvington
Irvington ParkPark
8 courts and fieldsParkingThe largest spot in Irvington is Irvington Park: three tennis courts, two basketball courts, two baseball fields and one soccer field. Within a short walk there is parking about 400 feet away. Madison Avenue Elementary School is about 0.8 miles away.
Madison Avenue Elementary SchoolSchool
1 court or fieldPlaygroundAt Madison Avenue Elementary School you'll find one basketball court. On the practical side, there is a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is Irvington Park, about 0.8 miles away.
How Irvington compares
With 31 courts and fields, Irvington is 13th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 33 | Tennis Courts (14) | 2 mi |
| Hillside | 5 | Soccer Fields (2) | 2.1 mi |
| South Orange | 55 | Tennis Courts (31) | 2.4 mi |
| Union | 32 | Tennis Courts (8) | 2.6 mi |
| East Orange | 23 | Tennis Courts (12) | 2.6 mi |
| Newark | 167 | Tennis Courts (51) | 2.7 mi |
| Orange | 31 | Tennis Courts (12) | 2.9 mi |
| Roselle Park | 24 | Soccer Fields (9) | 4.4 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of Irvington's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Irvington's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Irvington's recreation department.
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