Where to Play Sports in Hillside, NJ
Hillside has 5 mapped courts and fields at 4 places: 2 soccer fields, 1 basketball court, 1 baseball field, 1 football field.
The most common are soccer fields, 2 of them. Of the two named places, one is a park. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. Two of the four places have parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Hillside
Elizabeth River ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundAt Elizabeth River Park you'll find one soccer field. Within a short walk there is parking about 450 feet away and a playground about 350 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Kean University East Campus, about 1.1 miles away.
Kean University East CampusUniversity
1 court or fieldParkingAt Kean University East Campus you'll find one soccer field. On the practical side, there is parking about 700 feet away. Elizabeth River Park is about 1.1 miles away.
How Hillside compares
Hillside ranks 20th of 21 towns in Union County for places to play, with 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 32 | Tennis Courts (8) | 1.3 mi |
| Irvington | 31 | Basketball Courts (9) | 2.1 mi |
| Roselle Park | 24 | Soccer Fields (9) | 2.7 mi |
| Roselle | 33 | Baseball Fields (14) | 2.8 mi |
| Elizabeth | 31 | Basketball Courts (12) | 2.9 mi |
| Maplewood | 33 | Tennis Courts (14) | 3.3 mi |
| Kenilworth | 19 | Baseball Fields (8) | 3.4 mi |
| Newark | 167 | Tennis Courts (51) | 3.9 mi |
Plan your visit
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Hillside's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Hillside's recreation department.
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