Where to Play Sports in Union, NJ
Union has 32 mapped courts and fields at 15 places: 8 tennis courts, 7 baseball fields, 6 soccer fields, 6 basketball courts, 3 football fields, 2 softball fields, 1 volleyball court, 1 field hockey field.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 8. Of the nine named places, five are parks. Two courts and fields are marked as lit. Seven of the 15 places have parking within a short walk, and five have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Union
Kean University - Main CampusUniversity
11 courts and fieldsParkingThe largest spot in Union is Kean University - Main Campus: six tennis courts, two basketball courts, one softball field and one volleyball court. Nearby: parking about 200 feet away. Alumni Field is a few minutes' walk away.
Irene Hoppe ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsPlaygroundIrene Hoppe Park has one baseball field and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is a playground about 150 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Jim Hynes '63 Stadium, about 1.3 miles away.
Joe Collins ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsPlaygroundJoe Collins Park has one softball field and one tennis court. Within a short walk there is a playground on site. Union High School Football is about 0.6 miles away.
Lightning Brook ParkPark
2 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundLightning Brook Park has one soccer field and one baseball field. Within a short walk there is parking about 400 feet away and a playground about 250 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Jim Hynes '63 Stadium, about 1.7 miles away. It's at 1614-1656 Union Avenue.
Alumni FieldUniversity
1 court or fieldParkingAt Alumni Field you'll find one football field. Nearby: parking about 450 feet away. Jim Hynes '63 Stadium is a few minutes' walk away.
Esther Egbert ParkPark
1 court or fieldPlaygroundEsther Egbert Park is home to one tennis court. Within a short walk there is a playground about 150 feet away. Hoover Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Hoover ParkPark
1 court or fieldHoover Park has one basketball court. The nearest other named spot is Union High School Football, about 0.4 miles away.
Jim Hynes '63 StadiumStadium
1 court or fieldParkingAt Jim Hynes '63 Stadium you'll find one baseball field. Nearby: parking about 650 feet away. Alumni Field is a few minutes' walk away.
Union High School Football
1 court or fieldUnion High School Football has one football field. Hoover Park is about 0.4 miles away.
How Union compares
With 32 courts and fields, Union is 10th of the 21 towns in Union County; the average town has 32.
The county's busiest towns are Westfield (68), Summit (67) and Cranford (55).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside | 5 | Soccer Fields (2) | 1.3 mi |
| Roselle Park | 24 | Soccer Fields (9) | 1.9 mi |
| Kenilworth | 19 | Baseball Fields (8) | 2.2 mi |
| Roselle | 33 | Baseball Fields (14) | 2.5 mi |
| Irvington | 31 | Basketball Courts (9) | 2.6 mi |
| Maplewood | 33 | Tennis Courts (14) | 2.8 mi |
| Cranford | 55 | Baseball Fields (16) | 3.3 mi |
| Springfield | 22 | Baseball Fields (7) | 3.3 mi |
Plan your visit
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the 15 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Union's recreation department.
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