Where to Play Sports in South Amboy, NJ
South Amboy has 18 mapped courts and fields at 7 places: 7 tennis courts, 6 baseball fields, 4 basketball courts, 1 soccer field.
The most common are tennis courts, 7 of them. Of the three named places, one is a park. Six courts and fields are marked as lit. Six of the seven places have parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in South Amboy
John Zdanewicz ParkPark
5 courts and fields4 litParkingPlaygroundJohn Zdanewicz Park is the biggest place to play in South Amboy, with five tennis courts. Four of the five are lit for evening play. Within a short walk there is parking on site and a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is Pupek Road Basketball Court, about 0.4 miles away.
Pupek Road Basketball Court
1 court or fieldAt Pupek Road Basketball Court you'll find one basketball court. John Zdanewicz Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Veteran's Park
1 court or fieldParkingVeteran's Park is home to one baseball field. On the practical side, there is parking about 700 feet away. John Zdanewicz Park is about 0.8 miles away.
How South Amboy compares
South Amboy ranks 20th of 25 towns in Middlesex County for places to play, with 18 courts and fields against a county average of 59.
The county's busiest towns are Edison (210), Piscataway (148) and Woodbridge (140).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy | 27 | Basketball Courts (9) | 2.5 mi |
| Sayreville | 101 | Tennis Courts (25) | 2.6 mi |
| Aberdeen | 46 | Basketball Courts (17) | 5.2 mi |
| Old Bridge | 129 | Tennis Courts (46) | 5.4 mi |
| Keyport | 12 | Baseball Fields (4) | 5.5 mi |
| South River | 22 | Baseball Fields (9) | 5.7 mi |
| Matawan | 12 | Baseball Fields (5) | 5.8 mi |
| Metuchen | 41 | Soccer Fields (11) | 5.9 mi |
Plan your visit
- No restrooms are mapped near any of South Amboy's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with South Amboy's recreation department.
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