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Playground map
Map of 19 places loads as you scroll.
Within 2 miles of downtown (14)
- Jackson Park1 mi from downtown
- Independence Park1 mi from downtown
- Riverbank Park1.1 mi from downtown
- Blue Playground1.1 mi from downtown · Essex Freeway
- Jesse Allen Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Hennessey Street Park1.3 mi from downtown
- First Street Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Riverfront Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Rippel Field1.5 mi from downtown
- Hunterdon Street Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Fairmount Heights Children's Village Park1.5 mi from downtown · South 9th Street
- Badger Avenue Park1.8 mi from downtown
- West Side Park1.9 mi from downtown
- Mildred Helms Park2 mi from downtown
2 to 5 miles (5)
- Phillips Park2.6 mi from downtown
- Weequahic Park2.8 mi from downtown
- Saint Peters Park3.1 mi from downtown
- Branch Brook Park3.5 mi from downtown · Branch Brook Place
- Ivy Hill Park3.9 mi from downtown
From OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026. Equipment, shade and restrooms vary; check the city parks department for closures and renovations.
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Questions
How many playgrounds are in Newark?
19 parks in Newark have a playground mapped in OpenStreetMap (checked October 2026). School playgrounds and private play areas aren’t included.
Which playground is closest to downtown Newark?
Jackson Park, about 1 miles from downtown, followed by Independence Park (1 mi).
What can kids do in Newark on a rainy or hot day?
Try the indoor activities guide, kids and family events, and library story times on the events calendar.