Tennis Courts in Union, NJ
Union has eight mapped tennis courts at three places. Among the 18 towns in Union County that have tennis courts, it comes 7th; the county average is 12. The largest group is at Kean University - Main Campus, with six.
Of the named places, two are parks. Lighting is not recorded for Union's courts, so check before planning an evening game. One of the three places has parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
Pick a spot
Six courts side by side, so a free one is likelier.
One court with a playground on site.
Tennis Courts in Union, place by place
Kean University - Main CampusUniversity
6 courtsParkingWith six tennis courts, Kean University - Main Campus is the biggest spot for tennis in Union. It shares the grounds with two basketball courts, one softball field and one volleyball court. Within a short walk there is parking about 200 feet away. If it's busy, try Esther Egbert Park, about 2.5 miles away.
Esther Egbert ParkPark
1 courtPlaygroundThere is one tennis court at Esther Egbert Park. Nearby: a playground about 150 feet away. Next nearest option: Joe Collins Park, about 1.2 miles away.
Joe Collins ParkPark
1 courtPlaygroundThere is one tennis court at Joe Collins Park. You'll also find one softball field here. Nearby: a playground on site. Next nearest option: Esther Egbert Park, about 1.2 miles away.
How Union compares
The closest town with more tennis courts is Maplewood, with 14, about 2.8 miles away.
Across Union County, 218 tennis courts are mapped in 18 towns. Outside Union, the most are in Summit (38), Westfield (38) and Plainfield (29).
Beyond tennis, Union has seven baseball fields, six soccer fields and six basketball courts on the map.
| Town | Courts | Lit | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle Park | 4 | – | 1.9 mi |
| Kenilworth | 6 | – | 2.2 mi |
| Roselle | 5 | – | 2.5 mi |
| Irvington | 6 | 1 | 2.6 mi |
| Maplewood | 14 | – | 2.8 mi |
| Cranford | 15 | – | 3.3 mi |
| Springfield | 7 | – | 3.3 mi |
| South Orange | 31 | – | 4.1 mi |
Plan your visit
- None of the courts in Union have lights on record, so confirm with the town before planning an evening game.
- Restrooms are not on the map near these courts in Union; plan ahead, especially with kids.
- For permits, fees and hours, check with Union's recreation department.
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