Where to Play Sports in South Plainfield, NJ
South Plainfield has 52 mapped courts and fields at 12 places: 18 baseball fields, 8 tennis courts, 8 soccer fields, 7 basketball courts, 4 pickleball courts, 3 football fields, 2 volleyball courts, 1 lacrosse field, 1 field hockey field.
The most common are baseball fields, 18 of them. Of the six named places, five are parks. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Nine of the 12 places have parking within a short walk, and seven have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in South Plainfield
Spring Lake ParkRecreation ground
12 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsSpring Lake Park is the biggest place to play in South Plainfield, with four tennis courts, two soccer fields, two baseball fields and one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 450 feet away, a playground on site and restrooms about 200 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Police Atheltic League (PAL), about 0.3 miles away.
Memorial ParkPark
7 courts and fieldsParkingMemorial Park is home to four baseball fields, two soccer fields and one football field. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Ponytail Park, about 0.9 miles away.
Putnam ParkPark
7 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsPutnam Park has four pickleball courts, two tennis courts and one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away, a playground about 150 feet away and restrooms on site. Cotton Street Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Ponytail ParkRecreation ground
3 courts and fieldsParkingPonytail Park has three baseball fields. Within a short walk there is parking about 300 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Memorial Park, about 0.9 miles away.
Cotton Street ParkPark
1 court or fieldCotton Street Park is home to one basketball court. The nearest other named spot is Putnam Park, about 0.5 miles away.
Police Atheltic League (PAL)
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundPolice Atheltic League (PAL) is home to one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 150 feet away. Spring Lake Park is about 0.3 miles away.
How South Plainfield compares
South Plainfield ranks 11th of 25 towns in Middlesex County for places to play, with 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 54 | Tennis Courts (29) | 2.2 mi |
| Edison | 210 | Tennis Courts (85) | 2.9 mi |
| Dunellen | 14 | Baseball Fields (5) | 2.9 mi |
| North Plainfield | 15 | Baseball Fields (7) | 3.3 mi |
| Metuchen | 41 | Soccer Fields (11) | 3.5 mi |
| Piscataway | 148 | Tennis Courts (56) | 4 mi |
| Green Brook | 13 | Baseball Fields (5) | 4.2 mi |
| Scotch Plains | 46 | Baseball Fields (15) | 4.3 mi |
Plan your visit
- Restrooms are mapped near only three of the 12 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with South Plainfield's recreation department.
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