Where to Play Sports in Fanwood, NJ
Fanwood has 14 mapped courts and fields at 3 places: 7 tennis courts, 3 baseball fields, 3 basketball courts, 1 pickleball court.
The most common are tennis courts, 7 of them. Of the two named places, two are parks. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Two of the three places have parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Fanwood
Lagrande ParkPark
7 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundLagrande Park is the biggest place to play in Fanwood, with five tennis courts, one baseball field and one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 200 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Forest Road Park, about 0.7 miles away.
Forest Road ParkPark
6 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsForest Road Park is home to two baseball fields, two tennis courts, one basketball court and one pickleball court. On the practical side, there is parking on site, a playground on site and restrooms about 150 feet away. Lagrande Park is about 0.7 miles away.
How Fanwood compares
Fanwood ranks 18th of 21 towns in Union County for places to play, with 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains | 46 | Baseball Fields (15) | 0.6 mi |
| Westfield | 68 | Tennis Courts (38) | 2.3 mi |
| Plainfield | 54 | Tennis Courts (29) | 2.4 mi |
| North Plainfield | 15 | Baseball Fields (7) | 2.8 mi |
| Watchung | 32 | Tennis Courts (21) | 2.9 mi |
| Mountainside | 25 | Baseball Fields (10) | 3.1 mi |
| Berkeley Heights | 34 | Baseball Fields (17) | 3.3 mi |
| Garwood | 13 | Baseball Fields (4) | 3.5 mi |
Plan your visit
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the three places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Fanwood's recreation department.
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