Where to Play Sports in Independence, NJ
Independence has 8 mapped courts and fields at 4 places: 3 basketball courts, 3 tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts.
The most common are basketball courts, 3 of them. Of the one named places, one is a park. No lights are recorded at any of them, so check before an evening game. One of the four places has parking within a short walk, and two have a playground nearby.
By sport
Places to play in Independence
Field of Dreams ComplexRecreation ground
2 courts and fieldsThe largest spot in Independence is Field of Dreams Complex: two basketball courts. It's at 38 Cemetary Road.
How Independence compares
Independence ranks 16th of 21 towns in Warren County for places to play, with 8 courts and fields against a county average of 16.
The county's busiest towns are Hackettstown (43), Blairstown (40) and Phillipsburg (36).
| Nearby town | Courts and fields | Most common | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown | 43 | Soccer Fields (14) | 1.7 mi |
| Allamuchy | 21 | Tennis Courts (10) | 3.1 mi |
| Mansfield | 19 | Soccer Fields (7) | 4.2 mi |
| Washington Township | 66 | Baseball Fields (22) | 5.4 mi |
| Mount Olive | 97 | Tennis Courts (27) | 6.4 mi |
| Green | 10 | Baseball Fields (3) | 6.5 mi |
| Frelinghuysen | 8 | Baseball Fields (3) | 7.3 mi |
| Hope | 6 | Soccer Fields (2) | 7.8 mi |
Plan your visit
- Six courts and fields are marked as private (clubs, schools or members only).
- No restrooms are mapped near any of Independence's places to play.
- For permits, field bookings, fees and hours, check with Independence's recreation department.
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