Welcome to the Essex County Parks System!
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Essex County Executive
Essex County Executive
Our 24 parks, five reservations and 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. ...more
Coming up in Our Parks
| Monday | Jan 5 | Hendricks Field Golf Course ID Unit Open |
| Thursday | Jan 8 | Hilltop Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
| Friday | Jan 9 | LITTLE EXPLORERS |
| Saturday | Jan 10 | TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKES |
| Saturday | Jan 10 | MILKWEED AND MONARCHS: SEED STARTING |
| Tuesday | Jan 13 | South Mountain Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
| Thursday | Jan 15 | Hilltop Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
| Thursday | Jan 15 | FOREST FRIENDS CLUB |
| Saturday | Jan 17 | FIRE CIDER FOR WINTER WELLNESS |
| Saturday | Jan 17 | S’MORES n’ MORE |
| Tuesday | Jan 20 | South Mountain Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
| Thursday | Jan 22 | Hilltop Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
What's New
Play • Golf • Hike • Picnic • Visit
It's All Here!
