Where to Play Sports in Andover, NJ
Andover has 8 mapped courts and fields at 3 places: 4 baseball fields, 3 tennis courts, 1 basketball court.
Baseball fields are the best covered, with 4. Of the two named places, one is a park and one is a school. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. One of the three places has parking within a short walk, and one has a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Andover
Hillside ParkRecreation ground
6 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundThe largest spot in Andover is Hillside Park: three baseball fields, two tennis courts and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking on site and a playground about 300 feet away. Florence M Burd Elementary School is about 1.1 miles away.
Florence M Burd Elementary SchoolSchool
1 court or fieldFlorence M Burd Elementary School is home to one baseball field. Hillside Park is about 1.1 miles away.
How Andover compares
With 8 courts and fields, Andover is 12th of the 18 towns in Sussex County; the average town has 18.
The county's busiest towns are Sparta (51), Vernon (51) and Byram (50).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 16 | Baseball Fields (8) | 2.7 mi |
| Sparta | 51 | Baseball Fields (18) | 4.1 mi |
| Fredon | 7 | Soccer Fields (3) | 5.2 mi |
| Hampton | 12 | Baseball Fields (5) | 5.9 mi |
| Byram | 50 | Basketball Courts (11) | 6 mi |
| Green | 10 | Baseball Fields (3) | 6.8 mi |
| Hopatcong | 24 | Baseball Fields (6) | 7.7 mi |
| Stanhope | 16 | Baseball Fields (6) | 7.9 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up one of Andover's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Andover's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Andover's recreation department.
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