Where to Play Sports in Elk, NJ
Elk has 13 mapped courts and fields at 1 place: 7 baseball fields, 3 soccer fields, 2 basketball courts, 1 tennis court.
The most common are baseball fields, 7 of them. Of the one named places, one is a park. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. One of the one places has parking within a short walk, and one has a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Elk
Elk Township Recreational ParkPark
13 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsThe largest spot in Elk is Elk Township Recreational Park: seven baseball fields, three soccer fields, two basketball courts and one tennis court. Within a short walk there is parking about 300 feet away, a playground about 250 feet away and restrooms about 150 feet away.
How Elk compares
Elk ranks 14th of 23 towns in Gloucester County for places to play, with 13 courts and fields against a county average of 29.
The county's busiest towns are Washington Township (101), Deptford (89) and West Deptford (84).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassboro | 61 | Baseball Fields (18) | 2.9 mi |
| Clayton | 19 | Soccer Fields (9) | 3.1 mi |
| Pitman | 21 | Baseball Fields (9) | 4.3 mi |
| Elmer | 6 | Baseball Fields (5) | 5.4 mi |
| Washington Township | 101 | Baseball Fields (30) | 6 mi |
| South Harrison | 8 | Soccer Fields (3) | 6.1 mi |
| Harrison | 53 | Soccer Fields (18) | 6.1 mi |
| Franklin | 11 | Tennis Courts (6) | 6.3 mi |
Plan your visit
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Elk's recreation department.
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