Where to Play Sports in Wharton, NJ
Wharton has 8 mapped courts and fields at 5 places: 4 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 1 baseball field, 1 soccer field.
The most common are tennis courts, 4 of them. Of the two named places, one is a park. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Two of the five places have parking within a short walk, and one has a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Wharton
East Sterling ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsPlaygroundThe largest spot in Wharton is East Sterling Park: two basketball courts. On the practical side, there is a playground on site. Wharton Tennis Courts is about 0.3 miles away.
Wharton Tennis Courts
2 courts and fieldsParkingAt Wharton Tennis Courts you'll find two tennis courts. Within a short walk there is parking on site. The nearest other named spot is East Sterling Park, about 0.3 miles away. It's at 164 Robert Street.
How Wharton compares
Wharton ranks 32nd of 35 towns in Morris County for places to play, with 8 courts and fields against a county average of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 12 | Basketball Courts (5) | 1.4 mi |
| Mine Hill | 10 | Baseball Fields (4) | 1.7 mi |
| Rockaway | 72 | Tennis Courts (28) | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Arlington | 9 | Tennis Courts (5) | 3.3 mi |
| Randolph | 67 | Tennis Courts (19) | 4.2 mi |
| Roxbury | 51 | Soccer Fields (17) | 4.2 mi |
| Hopatcong | 24 | Baseball Fields (6) | 4.8 mi |
| Denville | 80 | Tennis Courts (19) | 4.9 mi |
Plan your visit
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Wharton's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Wharton's recreation department.
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