Where to Play Sports in Highlands, NJ
Highlands has 8 mapped courts and fields at 4 places: 3 baseball fields, 3 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts.
The most common are baseball fields, 3 of them. Of the one named places, one is a park. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Four of the four places have parking within a short walk, and three have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Highlands
Veterans Memorial ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundVeterans Memorial Park has one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 350 feet away and a playground on site.
How Highlands compares
Highlands ranks 36th of 47 towns in Monmouth County for places to play, with 8 courts and fields against a county average of 29.
The county's busiest towns are Middletown (172), Holmdel (84) and Freehold (82).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumson | 22 | Tennis Courts (9) | 2.4 mi |
| Atlantic Highlands | 10 | Basketball Courts (3) | 2.7 mi |
| Sea Bright | 5 | Tennis Courts (3) | 3.4 mi |
| Fair Haven | 17 | Tennis Courts (5) | 3.9 mi |
| Little Silver | 18 | Tennis Courts (7) | 4.6 mi |
| Monmouth Beach | 29 | Tennis Courts (19) | 4.7 mi |
| Oceanport | 21 | Soccer Fields (7) | 5.7 mi |
| Red Bank | 15 | Pickleball Courts (6) | 5.8 mi |
Plan your visit
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the four places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Highlands's recreation department.
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