Where to Play Sports in Wanaque, NJ
Wanaque has 17 mapped courts and fields at 6 places: 10 baseball fields, 4 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 1 soccer field.
Baseball fields are the best covered, with 10. Of the three named places, two are parks. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Four of the six places have parking within a short walk, and one has a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Wanaque
Back Beach ParkPark
6 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundThe largest spot in Wanaque is Back Beach Park: two tennis courts, two baseball fields and two basketball courts. Nearby: parking about 300 feet away and a playground on site. Laurie Field is about 1 mile away.
Addice ParkPark
4 courts and fieldsParkingAddice Park is home to three baseball fields and one soccer field. On the practical side, there is parking about 200 feet away. Back Beach Park is about 1.4 miles away.
Laurie Field
1 court or fieldLaurie Field is home to one baseball field. Back Beach Park is about 1 mile away.
How Wanaque compares
With 17 courts and fields, Wanaque is 10th of the 16 towns in Passaic County; the average town has 31.
The county's busiest towns are Wayne (165), Clifton (62) and Paterson (42).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 14 | Baseball Fields (10) | 2.4 mi |
| Ringwood | 18 | Baseball Fields (5) | 2.9 mi |
| Bloomingdale | 21 | Baseball Fields (8) | 3.3 mi |
| Pompton Lakes | 25 | Baseball Fields (8) | 3.7 mi |
| Riverdale | 12 | Baseball Fields (5) | 3.7 mi |
| West Milford | 11 | Tennis Courts (5) | 5.2 mi |
| Franklin Lakes | 33 | Tennis Courts (15) | 5.3 mi |
| Pequannock | 47 | Baseball Fields (17) | 6.2 mi |
Plan your visit
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Wanaque's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Wanaque's recreation department.
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