Where to Play Sports in Morristown, NJ
Morristown has 35 mapped courts and fields at 18 places: 12 basketball courts, 9 tennis courts, 7 baseball fields, 2 football fields, 2 pickleball courts, 1 volleyball court, 1 lacrosse field, 1 soccer field.
Basketball courts are the best covered, with 12. Of the 12 named places, seven are parks and four are schools. One court or field is marked as lit. 14 of the 18 places have parking within a short walk, and 11 have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Morristown
Lidgerwood ParkPark
7 courts and fieldsThe largest spot in Morristown is Lidgerwood Park: four tennis courts, two pickleball courts and one baseball field. The Peck School is about 0.4 miles away.
Burnham ParkPark
3 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsBurnham Park has two baseball fields and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away, a playground about 500 feet away and restrooms about 450 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Budd Street Park, about 0.4 miles away.
George Gramby Memorial ParkPark
3 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundGeorge Gramby Memorial Park is home to one tennis court, one baseball field and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking on site and a playground about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Inline Morristown, about 0.4 miles away.
Budd Street ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundBudd Street Park is home to one basketball court and one baseball field. Nearby: parking about 550 feet away and a playground on site. Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is about 0.3 miles away.
Jacob Ford ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingJacob Ford Park is home to one basketball court and one tennis court. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away. Victor Woodhull Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Morris School District - Central OfficeSchool
2 courts and fieldsMorris School District - Central Office is home to two tennis courts. Pocahontas Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchoolSchool
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundAlexander Hamilton Elementary School is home to one basketball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 300 feet away and a playground on site. Budd Street Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Inline Morristown
1 court or fieldParkingInline Morristown has one lacrosse field. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is George Gramby Memorial Park, about 0.4 miles away. It's at 30 Pine Street.
Pocahontas ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundAt Pocahontas Park you'll find one soccer field. Nearby: parking about 550 feet away and a playground about 500 feet away. The Red Oaks School is about 0.3 miles away.
The Peck SchoolSchool
1 court or fieldPlaygroundThe Peck School is home to one basketball court. Within a short walk there is a playground on site. Lidgerwood Park is about 0.4 miles away.
The Red Oaks SchoolSchool
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundThe Red Oaks School has one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away and a playground on site. Pocahontas Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Victor Woodhull ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundAt Victor Woodhull Park you'll find one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 800 feet away and a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is Jacob Ford Park, about 0.3 miles away.
How Morristown compares
With 35 courts and fields, Morristown is 17th of the 35 towns in Morris County; the average town has 38.
The county's busiest towns are Morris Township (116), Parsippany-Troy Hills (103) and Mount Olive (97).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township | 116 | Tennis Courts (49) | 0.2 mi |
| Morris Plains | 18 | Basketball Courts (6) | 2.3 mi |
| Hanover | 47 | Soccer Fields (14) | 3.6 mi |
| Harding | 19 | Tennis Courts (13) | 3.7 mi |
| Madison | 44 | Tennis Courts (15) | 3.9 mi |
| Florham Park | 67 | Tennis Courts (27) | 4.1 mi |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills | 103 | Baseball Fields (31) | 5.2 mi |
| Chatham | 55 | Tennis Courts (31) | 5.8 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up four of Morristown's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- Restrooms are mapped near only two of the 18 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Morristown's recreation department.
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