BRANCH BROOK PARK
Lake Street and Park Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
Since 1895
Fitness Course, Guided Tours, Playground, Public Art, Roller Rink, Jogging Loop, Urban Farm, Horseshoes, Bocce Courts, Olmsted Designed Landscape, Cherry Blossom Trees, Ball Fields, Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Children’s Garden, Picnic Area, Tennis Courts, Skating, Senior Citizen Center, Basketball Courts, Greenhouse & Walking
4.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail. At 360 acres (150 ha) is the largest public park in the city of Newark. The park is nearly 4 miles long & averages 1/4 mile in width. More than 4,000 cherry trees that blossom during April are greater both in variety and number than famed Washington
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WEEQUAHIC PARK
Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
Since 2012
Garden, Tennis Courts, Lake, Walking, Basketball Courts, Playgrounds, Olmsted Designed Landscape, Picnic Area, Field-House & Baseball Fields
It is the second largest developed park in the county system with 311.33 acres, including an 80-acre lake. 2.1-mile loop trail located near Newark. Attracts diverse crowds that enjoy a wide variety of activities playgrounds
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SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION
Cherry Lane, West Orange, Newark, NJ 07052
Since 1895
Wildlife Refuge, Wildflower, Picnic Areas, Cross-Country Skiing, Girl Scout Camp, Horseback Riding, Lookout Historic Site, Scenic Overlook, Mountain Recreation Complex, Dog Park, Fishing & Jogging
Covers 2,112 acres in the central section of Essex County. A variety of hardwood trees, and tall hemlocks tower above streams, creeks and ponds. Has over 50 miles of trails