Where to Play Sports in North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield has 15 mapped courts and fields at 6 places: 7 baseball fields, 4 tennis courts, 3 soccer fields, 1 basketball court.
Baseball fields are the best covered, with 7. Of the three named places, two are parks and one is a school. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Three of the six places have parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in North Plainfield
North Plainfield Middle and High SchoolsSchool
2 courts and fieldsThe largest spot in North Plainfield is North Plainfield Middle and High Schools: two baseball fields. Green Acres Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Green Acres ParkPark
1 court or fieldAt Green Acres Park you'll find one basketball court. The nearest other named spot is North Plainfield Middle and High Schools, about 0.4 miles away.
Green Brook ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingGreen Brook Park is home to one baseball field. Nearby: parking about 250 feet away. Green Acres Park is about 0.6 miles away.
How North Plainfield compares
With 15 courts and fields, North Plainfield is 14th of the 20 towns in Somerset County; the average town has 51.
The county's busiest towns are Franklin Township (206), Hillsborough (150) and Montgomery (128).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watchung | 32 | Tennis Courts (21) | 1.4 mi |
| Plainfield | 54 | Tennis Courts (29) | 1.5 mi |
| Fanwood | 14 | Tennis Courts (7) | 2.8 mi |
| Dunellen | 14 | Baseball Fields (5) | 2.8 mi |
| Green Brook | 13 | Baseball Fields (5) | 3 mi |
| Scotch Plains | 46 | Baseball Fields (15) | 3.1 mi |
| South Plainfield | 52 | Baseball Fields (18) | 3.3 mi |
| Warren | 33 | Tennis Courts (15) | 3.5 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of North Plainfield's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- No restrooms are mapped near any of North Plainfield's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with North Plainfield's recreation department.
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