Where to Play Sports in Pennington, NJ
Pennington has 18 mapped courts and fields at 8 places: 5 tennis courts, 4 baseball fields, 4 basketball courts, 3 soccer fields, 1 football field, 1 volleyball court.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 5. Of the seven named places, six are schools. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Eight of the eight places have parking within a short walk, and one has a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Pennington
Toll Gate Grammar SchoolSchool
3 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundToll Gate Grammar School is the biggest place to play in Pennington, with two basketball courts and one baseball field. Within a short walk there is parking about 350 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Harold Poore Track and Field, about 0.4 miles away.
Harold Poore Track and FieldSchool
1 court or fieldParkingHarold Poore Track and Field has one soccer field. Within a short walk there is parking about 450 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Heritage Field, a few minutes' walk away.
Heritage FieldSchool
1 court or fieldParkingAt Heritage Field you'll find one baseball field. Nearby: parking about 350 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Harold Poore Track and Field, a few minutes' walk away.
Outdoor Volleyball PitSchool
1 court or fieldParkingOutdoor Volleyball Pit has one volleyball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 200 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Small Gym, a few minutes' walk away.
Pennington School Soccer Field
1 court or fieldParkingAt Pennington School Soccer Field you'll find one soccer field. Nearby: parking about 600 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Small Gym, about 0.2 miles away.
Small GymSchool
1 court or fieldParkingSmall Gym is home to one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 200 feet away. Outdoor Volleyball Pit is a few minutes' walk away.
Tom Liwosz Turf FieldSchool
1 court or fieldParkingTom Liwosz Turf Field has one football field. Nearby: parking about 250 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Small Gym, a few minutes' walk away.
How Pennington compares
With 18 courts and fields, Pennington is 10th of the 12 towns in Mercer County; the average town has 87.
The county's busiest towns are Princeton (204), Hamilton (184) and West Windsor (150).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Township | 81 | Tennis Courts (42) | 0.4 mi |
| Lawrence | 149 | Tennis Courts (71) | 4.3 mi |
| Ewing | 73 | Tennis Courts (28) | 4.6 mi |
| Princeton | 204 | Tennis Courts (119) | 6.6 mi |
| Trenton | 56 | Tennis Courts (20) | 7.3 mi |
| East Amwell | 12 | Baseball Fields (7) | 7.8 mi |
| Montgomery | 128 | Tennis Courts (72) | 9 mi |
| West Windsor | 150 | Tennis Courts (57) | 9 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up six of Pennington's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- One court or field is marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Pennington's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Pennington's recreation department.
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