Branch Brook Park

Upcoming Events at Branch Brook Park

Apr 5
2025 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival
Pick one or join us for many of our fabulous featured events during the 2025 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival!

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Cherry Blossom Cha...
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Apr 9
Cherry Blossom Talk
 Cherry Blossom Talks
April 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
at Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Extension

Join us every Wednesday and Saturday in April at 11 am for Cherry Blossom Talks! These 30-mi...
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Apr 12
Essex County One-Mile Fun Run
Join your family and classmates in Essex County Branch Brook Park on Saturday, April 12th for the 2025 One-Mile Fun Run, part of our annual Cherry Blossom Festival. In 2024, over 1,000 children aged...
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About

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhoods of Forest Hill and Roseville. A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

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What's Happening at Branch Brook Park

Size:  360 Acres
Location
Park Avenue and Lake Street
Newark, NJ 07104
Distinguishing Features
  • Olmsted Designed Landscape
  • National Register of Historic Places
  • Playground
  • Ball Fields
  • Basketball Courts
  • Tennis Courts
  • Horseshoes
  • Bocce Courts
  • Cherry Blossom Trees
  • Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Greenhouse
  • Urban Farm
  • Senior Citizen Center
  • Roller Rink
  • Public Art
  • Jogging Loop
  • Fitness Course
  • Children’s Garden
  • Guided Tours (seasonally)
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