Where to Play Sports in North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen has 58 mapped courts and fields at 12 places: 24 tennis courts, 12 basketball courts, 10 baseball fields, 6 volleyball courts, 4 soccer fields, 3 football fields.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 24. Of the eight named places, seven are parks and one is a school. Two courts and fields are marked as lit. Nine of the 12 places have parking within a short walk, and seven have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in North Bergen
North Hudson ParkPark
41 courts and fields2 litParkingPlaygroundRestroomsThe largest spot in North Bergen is North Hudson Park: 21 tennis courts, seven baseball fields, six volleyball courts and three soccer fields. Two of the 41 are lit for evening play. On the practical side, there is parking about 250 feet away, a playground about 350 feet away and restrooms about 750 feet away. Robert Allen Field is about 0.7 miles away.
North Bergen High SchoolSchool
3 courts and fieldsParkingNorth Bergen High School has one basketball court, one football field and one baseball field. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away. Robert Allen Field is a few minutes' walk away.
10th Street ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlayground10th Street Park has one basketball court and one soccer field. Nearby: parking about 250 feet away and a playground on site. Veteran's Memorial Park is about 1.2 miles away.
46th Street ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlayground46th Street Park has one baseball field and one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 650 feet away and a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is 43rd St. Park, about 0.4 miles away.
43rd St. ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlayground43rd St. Park is home to one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 450 feet away and a playground on site. Veteran's Memorial Park is about 0.3 miles away.
82nd Street ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlayground82nd Street Park is home to one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 650 feet away and a playground about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Robert Allen Field, about 0.2 miles away.
Robert Allen FieldPark
1 court or fieldParkingRobert Allen Field has one baseball field. On the practical side, there is parking about 450 feet away. North Bergen High School is a few minutes' walk away.
Veteran's Memorial ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundVeteran's Memorial Park has one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 250 feet away and a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is 43rd St. Park, about 0.3 miles away.
How North Bergen compares
With 58 courts and fields, North Bergen is 3rd of the 12 towns in Hudson County; the average town has 40.
The county's busiest towns are Jersey City (137), Bayonne (83) and Secaucus (45).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West New York | 13 | Tennis Courts (6) | 0.8 mi |
| Fairview | 5 | Basketball Courts (3) | 1.4 mi |
| Cliffside Park | 23 | Tennis Courts (14) | 2 mi |
| Ridgefield | 11 | Tennis Courts (4) | 2.4 mi |
| Weehawken | 17 | Tennis Courts (5) | 2.4 mi |
| Edgewater | 17 | Tennis Courts (7) | 2.6 mi |
| Union City | 33 | Basketball Courts (18) | 3 mi |
| Palisades Park | 19 | Baseball Fields (7) | 3.4 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of North Bergen's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the 12 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with North Bergen's recreation department.
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