Been to Morristown downtown many times, and it's always nice to see a park right in the middle of…read morethe city. It feels good to take a walk here while being surrounded by the bustle and hustle of downtown life. The last two visits were during Christmas, and this place truly shines during the holiday season. The festive lighting around the park adds a beautiful , feels like festive season, right! They usually have a carol section, but the Meet with Santa event is clearly the most popular--especially with families. The kids' train ride is another big hit and adds to the holiday excitement... There are also a couple of statues and memorials in the park, dedicated to history and local heritage, Overall, it's a great spot to relax, walk around, and soak in the holiday spirit--perfect for families, kids, or even a casual stroll while exploring downtown.

This park at the heart of Morristown is one of the few surviving colonial-era greens in the state…read more Established as early as 1715, it served as a communal hub where townspeople grazed livestock, drew water from a shared well, and gathered for religious, political, and social events. During the Revolutionary War, it became a military parade ground--General George Washington even supervised drills from nearby Arnold's Tavern. What makes Morristown Green especially notable is its rarity. While many American cities were originally designed around central squares or commons, only a fraction have preserved them as active public parks. Think of Boston Common, New Haven Green, or Savannah's many squares--each a living remnant of colonial planning. But in New Jersey, only Morristown and Newark still retain their original greens in recognizable form. After stopping to visit Morris Frank and Buddy, we walked this square and enjoyed the pleasant space, the many statues and monuments and then a bench. And then back to the Sprinter for more driving. [Review 1051 of 2025 - 172 in New Jersey - 24605 overall]

This park is great. Nice walking paths. Baseball, soccer and basketball courts here. Lots of…read moreparking. Came out early and enjoyed a good long walk. Clean air and the people are nice friendly. Will be back!!

Nice park with a playground, basket ball court, several picnic benches and barbecues, and a covered…read morepavilion for events. There is parking. There's a bathroom that is kept clean. There is a mile long loop path that encircles the park made of recycled tire - comfortable to walk on and well maintained. Off this main trail is a dirt path that leads to Kean University and food (Panera, Chipotle, Coldstone, and more). There's a baseball diamond and a soccer field, also. The bridge that leads to another hiking trail is closed, but you can easily walk around the stream to get to the trail. The hiking trail itself is not well kept the further in you go, mostly rocks and dirt. It gets very narrow and basically leads to a stream and not much else. There are also many ticks so be careful. Gets very busy weekday mornings with people walking the paths, and weekends staring in the afternoon.

A park I used to frequent often in my youth and even now occasionally if there is an event such as…read morethe Jazz Festival. The park has a neighborhood-like setting with houses and even the aforementioned elementary school across the street compared to some other parks in Essex county that are a bit more removed. The park has a nice mixture of park staples for its size. This includes a basketball, baseball field, tennis courts and open field. The unique part of this park is the community pool, another place I'd frequent, but on my most recent visit it was not open despite being a nice day so hopefully it is still being operated. The park has a few paths for walking but not as extensive as some other parks in Essex county. The park has a nice amount of benches, parking lot along with street parking and a nice MLK memorial as you make your way around the park. Not the biggest park, but a lively and decent one a little off from the growing center of downtown Montclair.

I checked out Nishuane Park a few weekends ago for the Montclair Jazz Festival. It's held here…read moreevery year. I've driven past the park on so many times, but never realized from Harrison Ave just how expansive the park is. If you drive past the fire station on the corner of Harrison and Cedar, you won't see the sprawling passive green, walking paths, baseball field, basketball courts, and playground. Apparently, there's also a public pool (I didn't see that when I visited). So the day of the Jazz Festival, I was surprised that Nishuane was able to contain all festival goers that Saturday. There was even an area in the park where there were a slew of food trucks and vendor stands. It's nice to know that this park serves as the locations for this and other community events. Also, if you like to walk, I'd also recommend checking out the massive mansions on Stonebridge Road, between Sutherland and Llewelyn. Stonebridge is parallel with Harrison Ave. Beautiful, old homes. It's a very family friendly park and a wonderful place to spend your Saturday.

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.

Spring, Summer, and even a little fall are my favorite seasons to enjoy this park! The options for…read morewalking (a big, beautiful track), running, or playing basketball are wonderful. There's even a pond and fountain to relax and enjoy quietly. The most noise you'll here are the cars zooming by or kids playing soccer. It's a beautiful space with ample (free/non-metered) street parking.

Pond-erful! With three looped and paved options for walking/running you can choose your own…read moreadventure. One shaded and short (a quarter mile max) path is around a beautiful pond with tons of greenery, then another lush trail about 3/4 of a mile is to the right of a bridge, while a third polyurethane running track (1/4 mile around) has a very smooth and relatively soft surface if you're prone to tripping and falling. Then, feel free to fly a kite or run free in a large field surrounded by trees. I super recommend this park for young and old. NOTES/TIPS: **Park along Meisel Ave. **Gendered bathroom and non-gendered family bathroom **Has a fitness trail, running track, soccer field, baseball field, softball field, fishing

This is a nice, little park to walk if you want to do laps. There is a lake with a fountain. It's…read morein Upper Montclair. There are a few parking spots in the semi-circle, one-way entrance, but you can also park on Valley or on one of the nearby local streets.

A nice public park with a few one-way streets around it - parking can be a little crazy when there…read moreare events in the park. Lots of running paths and a little waterway and lake for fishing. A big tree in the center and a memorial to the side.

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.

Great park that has it all! Baseball diamonds, check! Lit basketball court, check! Platform and…read moreregular tennis courts, check! But wait, there's more. Recently renovated swimming pool, check! Par 3 golf course, check! Pool and golf open to town residents only. Two blocks from my house, triple check!

I was a long time resident of Short Hills and have gone to Gero Park throughout my youth in the…read more1990s and 2000s. I visited Gero Park with my family a couple of weeks ago and the park did not have a working bathroom. With two young children and a pregnant wife who needed to use the bathroom I was extremely frustrated that the park did not have the bathroom open. There was no one around in the office and the fields in general looked overgrown and unkept. I walked over to the Fire Station for help and no one was there to answer the front or back door. What an embarrassing situation to have such great memories of Gero Park only to find a completely embarrassing and negligent situation in 2026.