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 | Aug 3 | Codey Arena Summer Figure Skating Camp |
| Monday | Aug 3 | Nature Explorers Summer Camp (Ages 8 & 9) (sold out) |
| Wednesday | Aug 5 | 2026 ESSEX COUNTY PARKS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST |
| Wednesday | Aug 5 | EVENING CANOE PADDLE ON THE UPPER PASSAIC (sold out) |
| Thursday | Aug 6 | Francis A Byrne Golf Course Closed |
| Friday | Aug 7 | Codey Arena - NO PUBLIC SESSIONS TODAY |
| Friday | Aug 7 | Codey Arena Adult FS/Dance |
| Friday | Aug 7 | Summer Music: Xtreme Queen |
| Saturday | Aug 8 | Codey Arena - NO PUBLIC SESSIONS TODAY |
| Saturday | Aug 8 | BUZZFEST! |
| Saturday | Aug 8 | SummerMusic: Caribbean Festival |
| Sunday | Aug 9 | Codey Arena Family Stick & Puck |
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