Where to Play Sports in Westfield, NJ
Westfield has 68 mapped courts and fields at 16 places: 38 tennis courts, 13 baseball fields, 6 basketball courts, 6 soccer fields, 2 football fields, 2 softball fields, 1 volleyball court.
Tennis courts are the best covered, with 38. Of the 11 named places, five are parks and two are schools. One court or field is marked as lit. 12 of the 16 places have parking within a short walk, and seven have a playground nearby.
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Places to play in Westfield
Tamaques ParkPark
18 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsTamaques Park is the biggest place to play in Westfield, with eight tennis courts, six baseball fields, two soccer fields and one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away, a playground about 500 feet away and restrooms on site. The nearest other named spot is Sycamore Field, about 1.1 miles away.
Nomohegan Swim ClubSports center
9 courts and fieldsPrivateParkingPlaygroundAt Nomohegan Swim Club you'll find six tennis courts, one basketball court, one volleyball court and one soccer field. It is marked as private, not open to the public. On the practical side, there is parking about 200 feet away and a playground about 200 feet away. Wilson School Baseball Field is about 1.3 miles away.
Memorial Park and PoolPark
7 courts and fieldsParkingPlaygroundAt Memorial Park and Pool you'll find six tennis courts and one baseball field. Within a short walk there is parking about 150 feet away and a playground on site. The nearest other named spot is Roosevelt Intermediate School, about 0.6 miles away.
Elm Street FieldRecreation ground
4 courts and fieldsParkingAt Elm Street Field you'll find four tennis courts. On the practical side, there is parking about 500 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Roosevelt Intermediate School, about 0.4 miles away. It's at 204 Elm Street.
Gumbert ParkPark
4 courts and fieldsParkingGumbert Park is home to three baseball fields and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 150 feet away. Westfield Indoor Tennis Center is about 0.4 miles away.
Franklin Elementary SchoolSchool
3 courts and fieldsFranklin Elementary School has two basketball courts and one baseball field. The nearest other named spot is Roosevelt Intermediate School, about 0.6 miles away.
Roosevelt Intermediate SchoolSchool
2 courts and fieldsAt Roosevelt Intermediate School you'll find one baseball field and one soccer field. Elm Street Field is about 0.4 miles away. It's at 301 Clark Street.
Sycamore Field
1 court or fieldPlaygroundSycamore Field has one soccer field. On the practical side, there is a playground about 200 feet away. The nearest other named spot is Westfield Indoor Tennis Center, about 0.3 miles away.
Westfield Indoor Tennis Center
1 court or field1 litPrivateParkingPlaygroundWestfield Indoor Tennis Center has one tennis court. All of them are lit for evening play. It is marked as private, not open to the public. On the practical side, there is parking about 550 feet away and a playground about 600 feet away. Windsor Park is a few minutes' walk away.
Wilson School Baseball Field
1 court or fieldPrivateParkingPlaygroundAt Wilson School Baseball Field you'll find one baseball field. It is marked as private, not open to the public. Nearby: parking about 150 feet away and a playground about 300 feet away. Elm Street Field is about 0.6 miles away.
Windsor ParkPark
1 court or fieldParkingPlaygroundWindsor Park has one basketball court. Nearby: parking about 500 feet away and a playground on site. Westfield Indoor Tennis Center is a few minutes' walk away.
How Westfield compares
With 68 courts and fields, Westfield is 1st of the 21 towns in Union County; the average town has 32.
The county's busiest towns are Summit (67), Cranford (55) and Plainfield (54).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garwood | 13 | Baseball Fields (4) | 1.3 mi |
| Scotch Plains | 46 | Baseball Fields (15) | 2 mi |
| Mountainside | 25 | Baseball Fields (10) | 2 mi |
| Cranford | 55 | Baseball Fields (16) | 2.2 mi |
| Fanwood | 14 | Tennis Courts (7) | 2.3 mi |
| Clark | 35 | Baseball Fields (11) | 2.6 mi |
| Kenilworth | 19 | Baseball Fields (8) | 3.3 mi |
| Roselle Park | 24 | Soccer Fields (9) | 4 mi |
Plan your visit
- School grounds make up two of Westfield's places; expect school teams on weekdays and check before you go.
- 11 courts and fields are marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- Restrooms are mapped near only one of the 16 places.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Westfield's recreation department.
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