Soccer Fields in South Orange, NJ
South Orange has nine mapped soccer fields at five places. Among the 21 towns in Essex County that have soccer fields, it comes 4th; the county average is 6. The largest group is at Waterlands Park, with three.
Of the named places, one is a park. Lighting is not recorded for South Orange's fields, so check before planning an evening game. Four of the five places have parking within a short walk.
Pick a spot
Three fields in one place, the best bet for a group.
Also has one baseball field and one volleyball court.
Soccer Fields in South Orange, place by place
Waterlands ParkPark
3 fieldsParkingWaterlands Park leads South Orange with three soccer fields. You'll also find three baseball fields here. On the practical side, there is parking about 250 feet away. Next nearest option: the fields near Waterlands Park, about 0.5 miles away.
Seton Hall UniversityUniversity
1 fieldParkingSeton Hall University offers one soccer field in a university. The same university also has one baseball field and one volleyball court. Nearby: parking about 300 feet away. If it's busy, try the fields near Seton Hall University, about 0.4 miles away.
Other soccer fields in South Orange
Three unnamed soccer fields sit near Orange Lawn Tennis Club, near the center of South Orange. Parking about 350 feet away.
DirectionsOne soccer field near Seton Hall University, on the south side of South Orange. Parking about 500 feet away.
DirectionsOne soccer field near Waterlands Park, on the west side of South Orange.
Directions
How South Orange compares
The closest town with more soccer fields is Newark, with 17, about 4.1 miles away.
Across Essex County, 124 soccer fields are mapped in 21 towns. Outside South Orange, the most are in Newark (17), Livingston (14) and Bloomfield (10).
Beyond soccer, South Orange has 31 tennis courts, nine baseball fields and four pickleball courts on the map.
| Town | Fields | Lit | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 4 | – | 1.4 mi |
| Orange | 1 | – | 1.6 mi |
| Irvington | 6 | – | 2.4 mi |
| East Orange | 1 | – | 2.6 mi |
| West Orange | 8 | 1 | 2.8 mi |
| Millburn | 5 | – | 3.9 mi |
| Union | 6 | 1 | 4.1 mi |
| Newark | 17 | 2 | 4.1 mi |
Plan your visit
- None of the fields in South Orange have lights on record, so confirm with the town before planning an evening game.
- Restrooms are not on the map near these fields in South Orange; plan ahead, especially with kids.
- For permits, fees and hours, check with South Orange's recreation department.
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