Where to Play Sports in Berkeley Heights, NJ
Berkeley Heights has 34 mapped courts and fields at 16 places: 17 baseball fields, 6 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, 3 basketball courts, 2 soccer fields, 2 football fields.
The most common are baseball fields, 17 of them. Of the four named places, four are parks. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Eight of the 16 places have parking within a short walk, and seven have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Berkeley Heights
Snyder Avenue ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundThe largest spot in Berkeley Heights is Snyder Avenue Park: one football field and one baseball field. On the practical side, there is parking about 250 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. Passaic River Park Front Soccer Field (Lower Field) is about 0.6 miles away.
Passaic River Park Front Soccer Field (Lower Field)Park
1 court or fieldPassaic River Park Front Soccer Field (Lower Field) has one soccer field. The nearest other named spot is Passaic River Park Front Soccer Field (Upper Field), a few minutes' walk away.
Passaic River Park Front Soccer Field (Upper Field)Park
1 court or fieldPassaic River Park Front Soccer Field (Upper Field) has one soccer field. Passaic River Park Front Soccer Field (Lower Field) is a few minutes' walk away.
Watchung ReservationPark
1 court or fieldParkingRestroomsWatchung Reservation is home to one baseball field. On the practical side, there is parking about 400 feet away, restrooms about 250 feet away and a water fountain about 250 feet away. Snyder Avenue Park is about 1.7 miles away.
How Berkeley Heights compares
Berkeley Heights ranks 8th of 21 towns in Union County for places to play, with 34 courts and fields against a county average of 32.
The county's busiest towns are Westfield (68), Summit (67) and Cranford (55).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence | 50 | Tennis Courts (21) | 2.2 mi |
| Watchung | 32 | Tennis Courts (21) | 2.7 mi |
| Long Hill | 25 | Tennis Courts (15) | 3.1 mi |
| Fanwood | 14 | Tennis Courts (7) | 3.3 mi |
| North Plainfield | 15 | Baseball Fields (7) | 3.8 mi |
| Scotch Plains | 46 | Baseball Fields (15) | 3.9 mi |
| Mountainside | 25 | Baseball Fields (10) | 3.9 mi |
| Summit | 67 | Tennis Courts (38) | 4.1 mi |
Plan your visit
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the 16 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Berkeley Heights's recreation department.
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