Where to Play Sports in Raritan, NJ
Raritan has 22 mapped courts and fields at 8 places: 8 baseball fields, 7 tennis courts, 6 basketball courts, 1 volleyball court.
The most common are baseball fields, 8 of them. Of the three named places, three are parks. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Seven of the eight places have parking within a short walk, and five have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Raritan
Washington School ParkRecreation ground
5 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundWashington School Park is the biggest place to play in Raritan, with four baseball fields and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking on site and a playground about 200 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Frelinghuysen Park, about 0.5 miles away.
Frelinghuysen ParkRecreation ground
4 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundAt Frelinghuysen Park you'll find two baseball fields, one tennis court and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away and a playground on site. Washington School Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Basilone ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundBasilone Park has one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking on site and a playground about 150 feet away. Washington School Park is about 0.8 miles away.
How Raritan compares
Raritan ranks 12th of 20 towns in Somerset County for places to play, with 22 courts and fields against a county average of 51.
The county's busiest towns are Franklin Township (206), Hillsborough (150) and Montgomery (128).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | 102 | Tennis Courts (38) | 1.6 mi |
| Somerville | 24 | Baseball Fields (7) | 1.7 mi |
| Manville | 19 | Baseball Fields (7) | 3.5 mi |
| Branchburg | 46 | Baseball Fields (16) | 3.6 mi |
| Hillsborough | 150 | Tennis Courts (46) | 5 mi |
| Bound Brook | 10 | Baseball Fields (6) | 5.3 mi |
| Bedminster | 59 | Tennis Courts (36) | 6.3 mi |
| Readington | 46 | Baseball Fields (23) | 7.2 mi |
Plan your visit
- One court or field is marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Raritan's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Raritan's recreation department.
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