Where to Play Sports in Lakehurst, NJ
Lakehurst has 5 mapped courts and fields at 3 places: 3 basketball courts, 2 baseball fields.
The most common are basketball courts, 3 of them. Of the one named places, one is a school. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Two of the three places have parking within a short walk, and three have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Lakehurst
Lakehurst Elementary SchoolSchool
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsThe largest spot in Lakehurst is Lakehurst Elementary School: one basketball court and one baseball field. On the practical side, there is parking about 450 feet away, a playground about 150 feet away and restrooms about 500 feet away.
How Lakehurst compares
Lakehurst ranks 25th of 32 towns in Ocean County for places to play, with 5 courts and fields against a county average of 30.
The county's busiest towns are Toms River (177), Lakewood (70) and Brick (66).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 50 | Baseball Fields (22) | 6.4 mi |
| Lakewood | 70 | Tennis Courts (31) | 8 mi |
| Toms River | 177 | Tennis Courts (63) | 8.6 mi |
| Beachwood | 22 | Baseball Fields (9) | 8.7 mi |
| Berkeley | 56 | Baseball Fields (20) | 9.8 mi |
Plan your visit
- One of the places in Lakehurst is a school, where courts and fields usually go to school teams during the school day.
- One court or field is marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the three places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Lakehurst's recreation department.
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