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Essex County Parks & Recreation

(862) 520-5024
Newark

Essex County Parks & Recreation

Our 24 parks, five reservations, and a variety of recreation facilities are dynamic locations to enjoy the outdoors, engage in athletic competitions, and get closer to nature. We hope you take the time to click through our Parks Website to learn about the histories of our parks, the natural wonders found throughout Essex, and the opportunities to engage in sport.

  • 24 parks
  • 5 reservations
  • 3 golf courses
  • a zoo
  • skating rink
  • environmental center
  • castle
  • gardens and more!
Age Groups
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Seniors
Community Services
Arts & Recreation

Last Updated: 10/18/23

Location

  • Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
    115 Clifton Ave
    Newark, NJ 07104
    Essex County
    (862) 520-5024

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Programs, Events, and Groups

  • Roseland
    Essex County Environmental Center

    The Essex County Environmental Center is an environmental education center with a mission to create awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and its relationship to Essex County residents.  The Center is dedicated to uniting its 22 communities through integrated educational programs including hands-on activities.

  • West Orange
    Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

    Turtle Back Zoo is committed to providing an enriching recreational experience that fosters excellence in wildlife education and wildlife conservation so that present and future generations are inspired to understand, appreciate and protect the fragile interdependence of all living things.

Essex County Parks & Recreation