Essex County Parks

**Watsessing Splash Park will be closed on 8/1/25** **ADMINISTRATION OFFICE RELOCATION: Effective Monday, May 8, 2023 the Parks Administrative Offices will relocate to 155 Prospect Ave. Suite 100, West Orange.** **Permit Unit hours are 9am-4pm with a 1 hour break for lunch from 12pm-1pm** **Bathroom buildings are open every day from 11am to 7pm**

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
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	Aug 4	Hendricks Field Golf Course Closed
Monday	Aug 4	NATURE EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP (8 and 9 Year Olds)
Monday	Aug 4	Yoga on the Waterfront
Tuesday	Aug 5	Weequahic Golf Course Delayed Opening
Tuesday	Aug 5	Garden Discovery Club
Tuesday	Aug 5	Summer Music: Liftoff Brass - A Night of Pop
Wednesday	Aug 6	Francis A Byrne Golf Course Delayed Opening
Wednesday	Aug 6	Codey Arena - Learn to Skate Class
Wednesday	Aug 6	Codey Arena Public Session Skating
Wednesday	Aug 6	EVENING CANOE PADDLE ON THE UPPER PASSAIC (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday	Aug 6	Summer Music: Jersey Sound
Thursday	Aug 7	Weequahic Golf Course Delayed Opening

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Welcome to the Essex County Parks System!

Coming up in Our Parks

What's New

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Welcome to the Essex County Parks System!

Coming up in Our Parks

What's New

Quick Links

Play • Golf • Hike • Picnic • VisitIt's All Here!

Play • Golf • Hike • Picnic • Visit
It's All Here!