Where to Play Sports in Deptford, NJ
Deptford has 89 mapped courts and fields at 28 places: 31 baseball fields, 23 tennis courts, 18 soccer fields, 13 basketball courts, 1 field hockey field, 1 softball field, 1 football field, 1 pickleball court.
The most common are baseball fields, 31 of them. Of the two named places, one is a park. Three courts and fields are marked as lit. 12 of the 28 places have parking within a short walk, and six have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Deptford
Deptford Sports ComplexRecreation ground
16 courts and fields2 litParkingThe largest spot in Deptford is Deptford Sports Complex: 16 baseball fields. Two of the 16 are lit for evening play. Within a short walk there is parking about 300 feet away. Rowan College of South Jersey is about 4.9 miles away.
Rowan College of South JerseyCollege
9 courts and fieldsParkingAt Rowan College of South Jersey you'll find six tennis courts, two baseball fields and one soccer field. On the practical side, there is parking about 200 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Deptford Sports Complex, about 4.9 miles away. It's at 1400 Tanyard Road.
How Deptford compares
Deptford ranks 2nd of 23 towns in Gloucester County for places to play, with 89 courts and fields against a county average of 29.
The county's busiest towns are Washington Township (101), West Deptford (84) and Glassboro (61).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Heights | 14 | Baseball Fields (7) | 1.2 mi |
| Wenonah | 9 | Tennis Courts (3) | 2.3 mi |
| Woodbury | 14 | Tennis Courts (7) | 2.3 mi |
| Runnemede | 26 | Tennis Courts (8) | 3.3 mi |
| Westville | 9 | Baseball Fields (6) | 3.5 mi |
| West Deptford | 84 | Baseball Fields (31) | 3.6 mi |
| Mantua | 24 | Soccer Fields (9) | 3.6 mi |
| Bellmawr | 8 | Baseball Fields (4) | 3.7 mi |
Plan your visit
- Restrooms are mapped near only two of the 28 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Deptford's recreation department.
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