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Newark Church of Christ

After a few christians migrated from Pennsylvania to Newark, in 1936, there was no congregation of the Church of Christ. After continuing to worship in different cities for years, in 1943, a church building was established, now known as the Church of Christ. This church organises various events like bible classes, choir performances, Black history programs etc. It offers both traditional as well as contemporary style of service on sundays.

Founded in 1666, the Old First Presbytarian Church is located in Downtown Newark and has a rich history. In its early days, it was the seat of government of Newark and the pastors served as the first presidents of Yale, Princeton and Harvard Universities. This church is not just famous for its rich history but also for its beautiful sanctuary. The church is a one story structure with a tower and a two bay facade. Like most of the Churches in Newark, the architecture style of this church is also Gothic Revival. With 20 feet of interior ceiling height, stained glass windows,diamond shaped panes, this church is surely a must visit for every architecture enthusiast. Read More

Spread over 10 acres, Riverbank Park is the smallest yet the most used park in the city. The park is registered in National Register of Historic Places with grandstand, playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, and soccer fields. Visitors can also enhance their experience in the fieldhouse, running track, baseball fields among others.

Riverfront Park is a pretty and only green area nestled along the waterfront in Newark. It was opened in 2012 and equips some captivating amenities including playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis court, soccer field, baseball field etc. The huge grassy area in the park is a great picnic spot for visitors in Newark’s riverfront park.

The house of Prayer was founded back in 1849 and is the third episcopal church in Newark. This church is the 15th oldest of around 125 congregations in the Diocese of Newark and also one of the most historic epiiscopal parishes in New Jersey. The parish was established in the last 19th century to serve the people of Newark which was then a town of around 40000 residents. It has been successful in pioneering new ways in community service, worship, music and even technology. Read More

Located at the legendary Congregation Ahavas Sholom, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey was founded in 2003 in Newark. This non-profit corporation is New Jersey’s best kept secret as it is housed in a small but active Synagogue in Newark. This museum in Newark is a goldmine of Jewish history that is dated back to approximately 400 years. This centre of art is one of the largest promoters of Jewish art in the city as it not only encourages the creation but also the preservation of old pieces. In its constant endeavours to promote the richness of Jewish art, it organises permanent, rotating and travelling exhibitions. Read More

Founded in 1909, The Newark Museum of Art celebrates the coming together of art from different diversities in New Jersey. This museum is popular for student programmes and training sessions for art lovers. Expanding its horizons beyond art, this museum ventures into the bounty of natural resources. Its scientific exhibits like Victoria Hall of science, Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium are simply worth seeing. Keeping pace with the pandemic times #NMOAatHome is a virtual programme that revolves around art, science and culture that the museum supports. This kind of initiative allows one to take an online guided tour into the museum through social media platforms. Under this programme, they also have a segment called ‘ask the astronomer’ that is organised by the planetarium on popular demand. Read More

Vailsburg Park is located in the Vailsburg colony of Newark and holds the status of tenth largest park in the city. Sprawled over 30 acres, the park is popular among neighbourhood residents and give a refreshing environment with ballfields, bandstands and playgrounds encircled by large trees. It has some softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, bocce courts and jogging path for sporty fun. Additionally, it houses playgrounds, field houses and scenic paths for some fun family time. Read More

Washington Park stands on the north end of Newark neighboured by Newark Museum of Art and Newark Public Library. The triangular shaped park is a home to many architectural statues and historical buildings. Amalgamated with culture, beauty and history, the park is a one stop destination for relaxing in lush green environment and exploring some popular landmarks of the city.

Nestled on the south area of Newark, Weequahic Park is the only lake park in the city sprawled over 300 acres. Weequahic Park attracts its visitors to its largest lake and first public golf course. It equips playgrounds, jogging trail, basketball courts, tennis courts, softball fields, baseball fields making it ideal for kids and sportspersons. Family can enjoy their time around the picnic areas of the park and can attend some outdoor festivals and concerts as well. Read More