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Ivy Hill Park

Sprawled over 18 acres, Ivy Hill is a landscaped park neighboured by Maplewood, South Orange and Irvington. The park is filled with recreational spots like baseball fields, football court, band concert stage, playground, and basketball court. Under the Essex County Parks Commission since 1927, Ivy Hill Park has been a popular picnic and enjoyment spot for all.

New in the list of best parks of Newark, Jesse Allen Park is established in 2009 under 8 acre area by The Trust of Public Land. It is considered a great place for athletes as it houses various sport arenas like basketball courts, sports lightning, running track, etc. Fitness Zone, water play spray area, and playgrounds amidst the lawns and landscapes enhance the family fun in the city’s park.

Liberty Park is sprawled along Brill St. in Newark and is popular among the local residents of the city. With green walking trails and boardwalk, it is ideal for a morning or evening walk. Soccer field, Baseball field and basketball court is extremely popular among kids and adults.

Lincoln Park

Laid in 1850, Lincoln park is a four acre green lush area and is one of the colonial era park in the city. The park was once a centre of jazz music and now is well renowned for its artistic festivals around the year. Lincoln park is a pretty urban area which has been transformed into a landscaped community garden popularising the art and culture of the country. Hosting various cultural events every week, Lincoln park enthrals its visitors with the creative corridor of entertainment in the open lush green area. Read More

As an endeavour to revive and maintain the culture and history of the Meadows of New Jersey, the people staying around them filed a petition to the authorities to establish a museum through which they can connect the children to their resource rich geographical background. The Meadowlands Museum exhibits minerals and rocks in the North Eastern area of New Jersey. Those who love researching and studying geology, this museum in Newark has a scintillating collection of naturally formed structures and crystal formations. Read More

Mildred Helms Park is a small neighbourhood park in Newark popular as a picnic spot on the Clinton Avenue of the city. It is a great spot to enjoy family time amidst pretty landscape along the walking track and play equipment for children.

Attracting a large population of Newark since 1916, Military Park is a 6 acre city park housing historic monuments, exclusive flora, recreational spots and playgrounds. Military park is built on Renaissance architecture with large concrete sword sculpture, fountains, merry go round, casual restaurants, outdoor bars etc. Apart from the distinguish features the park holds, it also organises 16 weekly fitness programmes, 18 weekly arts and culture programs, and 7 weekly children’s carousel and arts program to enhance the fun of the public in the park. Read More

Nat Turner Park is one of the largest parks in Newark which provides recreation to 19,000 visitors of Newark’s Central Park daily. It has a playground and outdoor pool for kids and adults to enjoy some time amidst greenery. Additionally, it also houses a football field and running track for fitness freaks.

New Hope Baptist Church is one of the oldest Black Churches in New Jersey. It initially began as a mission, organized by two sisters, Addie and Maggie Vine, in a room on Drift Street and later got incorporated as a church in 1911. New Hope Church has had many famous personalities as its members including late Whitney Houston, who grew up singing in the church Choir group. Although this stately structure was initially formed by African Americans, this church welcomes all worshippers with bright smiles. Read More

Situated in Newark of the Essex County, New Jersey Historical Society was formerly the headquarters of the Essex Club. Formed to boost the cultural and art scene of New Jersey, this society holds exhibitions on the second and the third floor of the building and the fifth floor is used as a library where you are likely to find books, maps, histories and some vital records of New Jersey. If you need information regarding something specific, you can take the help of the library staff who will be happy to help at a nominal rate. Read More