Where to Play Sports in Franklin, NJ
Franklin has 5 mapped courts and fields at 3 places: 2 baseball fields, 2 tennis courts, 1 basketball court.
Baseball fields are the best covered, with 2. Of the two named places, one is a park and one is a school. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Zero of the three places have parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Franklin
Franklin Township Tennis CourtsRecreation ground
2 courts and fieldsPrivateThe largest spot in Franklin is Franklin Township Tennis Courts: two tennis courts. It is marked as private, not open to the public. Franklin Township Elementary School is about 0.4 miles away. It's at 85 Locust Grove Road.
Franklin Township Elementary SchoolSchool
1 court or fieldPlaygroundFranklin Township Elementary School has one basketball court. Within a short walk there is a playground about 350 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Franklin Township Tennis Courts, about 0.4 miles away.
How Franklin compares
With 5 courts and fields, Franklin is 14th of the 25 towns in Hunterdon County; the average town has 14.
The county's busiest towns are Raritan Township (108), Readington (46) and Clinton Township (29).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 13 | Baseball Fields (6) | 3.8 mi |
| Union Township | 23 | Soccer Fields (8) | 4.6 mi |
| Kingwood | 5 | Baseball Fields (4) | 4.9 mi |
| Clinton | 8 | Baseball Fields (3) | 5.3 mi |
| Flemington | 9 | Baseball Fields (3) | 6.1 mi |
| Clinton Township | 29 | Baseball Fields (12) | 6.3 mi |
| Raritan Township | 108 | Tennis Courts (31) | 6.5 mi |
| High Bridge | 7 | Baseball Fields (4) | 7.7 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of Franklin's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- Two courts and fields are marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Franklin's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Franklin's recreation department.
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