A nice park next to the Maplewood train station. Paved trails, pond, benches. A great place to…read morevisit to kill some time before boarding the train. Very safe and serene

Very much enjoyed myself while attending the 2nd Annual House Music Festival at Memorial Park.read more

I was going for a bike ride and found this gem! There's baseball fields, a paved walkway, some…read morepicnic tables, a basketball court, tennis courts, an empty paved court(maybe for dogs), a jungle gym, and street hockey field! I was amazed that they had that many things in one small park. There were mostly kids playing and a couple parents watching the little ones. It looks like you probably need a permit for the baseball field. It looks like a great place for kids that are local to go play!

Cameron Field is the third "part" of Meadowlands park (see my Meadowlands park review) - The other…read moreparts included within are - Duck Pond, Floods Hill, The Baird Center and of course Cameron Field. To look at, Cameron field may be the least "interesting". It is an open field perfect for soccer or American football practice. There is a baseball field where practices are also held. Just beyond the field is a playground and just beyond that is the community pool. Cameron Field has a lot of nostalgia for me as I recall little league baseball (competitive games) would take place here and the playground used to be a place of fun and a place to hang out before and after leaving the pool. I love that the Baseball scoreboard remains intact, though I am not sure how often it is still used, if at all.

Cameron field is the area of the park with the most athletic fields. While there are other parks in…read moreSouth Orange that have fields for younger kids (like little league age tikes), Cameron field has a regulation baseball diamond for older people. The field is lighted for night games, as well. Technically, the town's swimming pool and the tennis courts are here, as well. I've never been to the community pool, but have been to the tennis courts. It's never been terribly crowded when I've gone.

Yes this is still one of my favorite parks in Newark, I wish it was a little closer to me bc I…read morewould definitely come here more often! You can come here and get a good burn on, mild hiking and just steep enough to not overwhelm you. But I'm writing about the House Music Festival held here! MUSIC IS LIFE! I came to the HMF after the Taco Fest to dance those calories off, and boy did I!!! House music will never die! It's just fun to reminisce about those good old days in the 80's when my friends and I would sneak into the clubs and just dance(and meet dudes but shhhhhh! XD) Haha those beats are still hittin bc the park was STILL packed with patrons dancing the night away. Peaceful gathering Life is short Life is unpredictable Life is a gift..... Dance your ass off, Baby! Yeah!! Be good YELPies mwah!

I've been coming to this park to workout for years and have always enjoyed the trail and view of…read morethe lake. It's a little over 2 miles long with steep hills so once around usually gets my heart rate jumping. There are about 4 resting stations that double as little workout areas - pullup bars, benches, etc. and in the summertime the fellas really show out. The park also has a golf course, two soccer fields, basketball court, small playground, and a football field with an additional track. They've updated one of the soccer fields and added more night lighting, it really looks a lot better than what it used too.

Ivy hill park offers several well-marked trails, each leading to a different corner of the park…read more The Trail" winds through a dense grove, its soft earth inviting you to explore. For a more challenging hike, take the "walk Trail," which rewards you with panoramic vistas

Was in town visiting family and needed a place to exercise. Fortunately Ivy Hill Park was less than…read morea five minute walk. The park is chock full of things for the entire family: bathroom facilities, tennis court, basketball court, play area for the little kiddos, walking trail and the most cool park, an exercise area complete with illustrations on how to use the area and execute the exercises properly, to prevent injury. There weren't lots of people out during our visit, but certainly people of all ages which was nice to see. Shout out to the city, county, or state, whichever is responsible for prioritizing creating free access to resources for the community to get healthy. Lovely park, Ivy Hill will be our workout location when visiting town.

Have come here plenty of time growing up and my most recent visit was for a concert in at the…read moregazebo within the park. The park itself is large with and as such spreads out in many directions so it's surrounded by residential houses, has one of Maplewood's library's within and on the other side is Springfield Ave. - Maplewood's main street, or one of them. Many events take place here including the above mentioned concerts, neighborhood association gatherings and is busy with park goers. Other efforts are put into the park as I recall hearing of a bike repair station as well as a skate park, which I did not see, but the fact that they're looking to use the park for things like this make it and the town the much nicer.

Went here for a Friday night concert, which, after covid19, was a real treat. Park is clean, social…read moredistancing is maintained, very comfortable place to lay in the grass and take in some music, and as an added bonus..... FOOD TRUCK!!!! the truck advertises as Puerto Rican and Cuban and i had to sample the yucca fries and chicken bites. Loved it. Not to much and not to little. Just enough not to make you feel like a fatboy.

Fantastic large local park with shaded walkway with benches and a large baseball field. It's…read morelocated in the center of a residential area. Came here for the free summer concert that they hold yearly.

The basketball courts at this park are legendary. I've been playing ball here for 20 years now and…read morethe level of competition has always been great. The true ballers come out early on the weekends. There was once a time where park goers could control the lights at the court. Unfortunately, those days are long gone. However, they have upgraded the backboards and rims. Gone are the metal backboards and single rims. Today we play on fiberglass boards with breakaway rims. They just need to add some shade around the courts...

Black Brook Park is 11 acres of recreational area carved into the suburban woodlands of Whippany…read more It's a great spot for a bike ride, jog, or just getting your steps in thanks to it's paved path. You can also check out the smaller field and show your support as the local little league teams play baseball on the 60 ft diamond. There's also a full sized 90 ft diamond as well as lighted tennis courts, pickle ball, basketball, roller hockey, and volleyball courts.    In the warmer months they hold concerts and live events at the gazebo area and they also have a horseshoe pit which can sometimes get competitive. Not saying I'm a ringer or nothing but I have been known to throw a shoe now and again, just don't forget to bring your wallet Lol.    This park is always well maintained and clean and they're very serious about keeping that way. Dogs are welcomed as long as they're picked up after and there are restrooms located near the front parking lots. Come And Get Your Activities On!!

Wanted to explore a new park today and found Black Brook Park, an 11-acre multi-purpose family…read morefriendly park situated in lovely Whippany (Hanover Twp), NJ. Per the township website and as is apparent once you arrive at this well-maintained, clean and beautiful park, it offers the following: Basketball court Bike and jogging path around the perimeter of the park Four lighted tennis courts Gazebo Horseshoe Pit Little League diamond (60 feet) Picnic area Playground Restrooms Standard size baseball field (90 feet) Tennis practice wall Tot playground next to the small diamond Two roller hockey courts Volleyball court Black Brook also offers a snack bar during baseball season, as well as picnic rentals. Even with overcast skies, it was great to be able to enjoy the fresh air and get the endorphins released today at such a pleasant spot. If you're a walker/runner, you may not find the perimeter of the trails adequate in terms of the stretch of trails (you can do multiple loops) but what's nice about this park is that you can venture into the very nice surrounding residential developments to get more distance in, with inclines/downhills. Great place to bring your doggie(s) too! They also have a nice little playground for the little ones. Check out Black Brook in Whippany!! :)

Waterlands Parks is small park and far from the avenue. I came across it the first time when I was…read morewalking on 3rd street by the Gaslight Commons and noticed the Rahway River cuts through it. There's a nice walking path, which I like. For the kiddies, there's a playground area and little league baseball/softball fields. The only thing is that it gets dark there at night. While South Orange is safe, I'm not a fan of standing around in the dark, so I would recommend coming here during the day and leaving before dusk.

This was a wonderful spot for a walk on a brisk and sunny winter day!…read more I've always heard great things about the Reservation and have been dying to visit. It's safe to say that I'll be back, especially when temps are on the up. The entire walk around the lake takes around 30 minutes. It's a very popular walk and on a sunny day there were a ton of people out and about. There are plenty of benches along the way and there is also a large sitting area with adirondack chairs. There is a really nice playground and when my daughter is a little older I think she'll really enjoy it. You can also rent a paddleboat in the summer. The Reservation is around the corner from the Zoo and a large outdoor ropes course. I like how there is so much to do in one area -- you can come for a really action packed day or just take a quick stroll to get some fresh air.

A nice area for hiking/walking that has some wide paths and not so overgrown. There are plenty of…read moretrails to diverge from. Hemlock Falls seems to be a draw and is very nice to relax around but can get a little crowded. Because there are multiple parking lots with easy accessibility, there's a bit of trash and broken glass here and there which is unfortunate. There were quite a few hikers, trail runners and dogs but it never felt claustrophobic. The hikes aren't that difficult but there are quite a few rocks and protruding tree roots. Montclair is less than 10 minutes if you want a bite to eat afterwards.