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Where to Play Sports in Newark, NJ

Newark has 167 mapped courts and fields at 48 places: 51 tennis courts, 50 basketball courts, 34 baseball fields, 17 soccer fields, 10 football fields, 4 pickleball courts, 2 volleyball courts.

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Courts and fields
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Tennis courts are the best covered, with 51. Of the 29 named places, 18 are parks and six are schools. 10 courts and fields are marked as lit. 38 of the 48 places have parking within a short walk, and 25 have a playground nearby.

By sport

Tennis courts
51 courts at 12 places
Althea Gibson Tennis Center, Jesse Allen Park, Riverfront Park
Basketball courts
50 courts at 33 places
Jesse Allen Park, Hank Aaron Field, Independence Park
Baseball fields
34 fields at 18 places
Branch Brook Park, Weequahic Park, Independence Park
Soccer fields
17 fields at 12 places
Branch Brook Park, Independence Park, Ironbound Recreation Center
Football fields
10 fields at 10 places
Branch Brook Park, Central High School, Ironbound Recreation Center
Pickleball courts
4 courts at 1 place
Althea Gibson Tennis Center
Volleyball courts
2 courts at 2 places
Branch Brook Park

Places to play in Newark

  • Althea Gibson Tennis CenterRecreation ground

    Directions
    22 courts and fieldsParkingRestrooms

    Althea Gibson Tennis Center is the biggest place to play in Newark, with 18 tennis courts and four pickleball courts. On the practical side, there is parking about 500 feet away and restrooms on site. The nearest other named spot is Branch Brook Park, about 0.6 miles away.

  • Branch Brook ParkPark

    Directions
    13 courts and fieldsParkingPlayground

    Branch Brook Park is home to eight baseball fields, two soccer fields, one basketball court and one football field. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 350 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Newark Schools Stadium, about 0.4 miles away. It's at Branch Brook Place.

  • Jesse Allen ParkPark

    Directions
    12 courts and fieldsParkingPlayground

    At Jesse Allen Park you'll find eight tennis courts, three basketball courts and one football field. Nearby: parking about 300 feet away and a playground about 200 feet away. Louise A Spencer Elementary School is a few minutes' walk away.

  • Weequahic ParkPark

    Directions
    9 courts and fieldsParkingPlayground

    At Weequahic Park you'll find five baseball fields, two soccer fields, two basketball courts and one football field. Within a short walk there is parking about 250 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. Peshine Avenue Elementary School is about 0.8 miles away.

  • Independence ParkPark

    Directions
    7 courts and fields3 litParkingPlayground

    At Independence Park you'll find three baseball fields, two basketball courts and two soccer fields. Three of the seven are lit for evening play. On the practical side, there is parking about 500 feet away, a playground about 200 feet away and a water fountain on site. Riverbank Park is about 0.7 miles away.

  • Ivy Hill ParkPark

    Directions
    6 courts and fieldsParkingPlayground

    At Ivy Hill Park you'll find two basketball courts, two baseball fields and two tennis courts. Within a short walk there is parking about 200 feet away and a playground about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Seton Hall University, a few minutes' walk away.

  • Ironbound Recreation CenterRecreation ground

    Directions
    5 courts and fieldsPlayground

    Ironbound Recreation Center has two soccer fields, one football field, one basketball court and one baseball field. Within a short walk there is a playground about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Essex County Soccer Field, about 0.5 miles away.

  • Riverbank ParkPark

    Directions
    5 courts and fieldsPlayground

    At Riverbank Park you'll find two tennis courts, one basketball court, one baseball field and one soccer field. On the practical side, there is a playground on site and a water fountain about 300 feet away. Essex County Soccer Field is about 0.4 miles away.

  • Riverfront ParkPark

    WebsiteDirections
    4 courts and fields4 litParkingPlaygroundRestrooms

    At Riverfront Park you'll find three tennis courts and one basketball court. All of them are lit for evening play. Within a short walk there is parking about 650 feet away, a playground about 150 feet away and restrooms about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Essex County Baseball Field, a few minutes' walk away.

  • West Side ParkPark

    Directions
    4 courts and fieldsParkingPlayground

    West Side Park is home to one football field, one baseball field, one tennis court and one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 300 feet away. Saint Roccos School is about 0.4 miles away.

  • Hank Aaron FieldPark

    Directions
    3 courts and fieldsParking

    Hank Aaron Field is home to two basketball courts and one baseball field. Nearby: parking about 400 feet away. The nearest other named spot is St. Mary School, about 0.4 miles away.

  • Newark Schools StadiumStadium

    Directions
    3 courts and fieldsParking

    Newark Schools Stadium has two baseball fields and one football field. Nearby: parking about 250 feet away. Branch Brook Park is about 0.4 miles away.

More places in Newark

  • Saint Peters Park · Park · Two basketball courts and one baseball field.
    Directions
  • St. Mary School · School · Two soccer fields and one basketball court.
    Directions
  • Badger Avenue Park · Park · One tennis court and one basketball court.
    Directions
  • Mount Vernon Elementary School · School · Two basketball courts.
    Directions
  • Peshine Avenue Elementary School · School · Two basketball courts.
    Directions
  • Seton Hall University · University · Two tennis courts.
    Directions
  • Society Hill Tennis Court · Two tennis courts.
    Directions
  • Vailsburg Park · Park · Two baseball fields.
    Directions
  • Central High School · School · One football field.
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  • Essex County Baseball Field · Park · One baseball field.
    Directions
  • Essex County Soccer Field · Park · One soccer field.
    Directions
  • First Street Park · Park · One basketball court.
    Directions
  • Louise A Spencer Elementary School · School · One basketball court.
    Directions
  • Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium · University · One soccer field.
    Directions
  • Makina Baseball Academy · One baseball field.
    Directions
  • Saint Roccos School · School · One soccer field.
    Directions
  • Untermann Field · Park · One football field.
    Directions

How Newark compares

With 167 courts and fields, Newark is 1st of the 22 towns in Essex County; the average town has 47.

The county's busiest towns are West Orange (132), Livingston (97) and Millburn (68).

Nearby townCourts and fieldsMost commonDistance
Harrison20Tennis Courts (7)2 mi
East Orange23Tennis Courts (12)2.1 mi
Irvington31Basketball Courts (9)2.7 mi
Kearny26Baseball Fields (13)2.9 mi
Orange31Tennis Courts (12)3.5 mi
Hillside5Soccer Fields (2)3.9 mi
South Orange55Tennis Courts (31)4.1 mi
Belleville22Baseball Fields (9)4.3 mi

Plan your visit

  • School grounds make up six of Newark'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).
  • Restrooms are mapped near only seven of the 48 places.
  • For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Newark's recreation department.

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