Where to Play Sports in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth has 31 mapped courts and fields at 16 places: 12 basketball courts, 10 baseball fields, 7 soccer fields, 2 volleyball courts, 1 football field, 1 lacrosse field.
The most common are basketball courts, 12 of them. Of the seven named places, seven are parks. One court or field is marked as lit. Eight of the 16 places have parking within a short walk, and nine have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Elizabeth
Mattano ParkPark
5 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsMattano Park is the biggest place to play in Elizabeth, with two baseball fields, two basketball courts and one soccer field. Nearby: parking about 250 feet away, a playground about 350 feet away and restrooms about 300 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Jackson Park, about 1 mile away.
Kenah FieldPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundKenah Field is home to two soccer fields. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 600 feet away. Lynch Memorial Park is about 0.5 miles away. It's at 1149 Fanny Street.
Miller PlaygroundPark
2 courts and fieldsPlaygroundMiller Playground has one volleyball court and one basketball court. Within a short walk there is a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is Jackson Park, about 0.8 miles away.
Green Acres ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingAt Green Acres Park you'll find one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 600 feet away. Lynch Memorial Park is about 1.7 miles away.
Jackson ParkPark
1 court or fieldPlaygroundRestroomsJackson Park has one baseball field. Within a short walk there is a playground on site and restrooms about 300 feet away. Todd Bowles Waterfront Sports Complex is about 0.4 miles away.
Lynch Memorial ParkPark
1 court or fieldPlaygroundLynch Memorial Park has one basketball court. Within a short walk there is a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is Kenah Field, about 0.5 miles away. It's at 1151 Fairmount Avenue.
Todd Bowles Waterfront Sports ComplexPark
1 court or fieldParkingRestroomsTodd Bowles Waterfront Sports Complex is home to one soccer field. Nearby: parking about 500 feet away and restrooms about 250 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Jackson Park, about 0.4 miles away.
How Elizabeth compares
Elizabeth ranks 11th of 21 towns in Union County for places to play, with 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle | 33 | Baseball Fields (14) | 2.5 mi |
| Hillside | 5 | Soccer Fields (2) | 2.9 mi |
| Linden | 24 | Basketball Courts (7) | 3.5 mi |
| Roselle Park | 24 | Soccer Fields (9) | 3.6 mi |
| Union | 32 | Tennis Courts (8) | 3.7 mi |
| Bayonne | 83 | Tennis Courts (26) | 4.4 mi |
| Irvington | 31 | Basketball Courts (9) | 4.8 mi |
| Kenilworth | 19 | Baseball Fields (8) | 5.1 mi |
Plan your visit
- One court or field is marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- Restrooms are mapped near only three of the 16 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Elizabeth's recreation department.
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