Branch Brook Park

Upcoming Events at Branch Brook Park

Apr 5
Cherry Blossom Challenge Bike Race
Location: Essex County Branch Brook Park, Northern Division Oval, Heller Parkway, Newark

Cost: $20 - $50, varies by race category

Race through the Park in the Cherry Blossom Challenge, an official...
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Apr 6
Cherry Blossom 10K Run
We invite you to compete in this year’s Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Coed Team Championship Run in Essex County Branch Brook Park. Race through the historic cherry tree groves and experience this...
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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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