Branch Brook Park
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.
Size: 360 Acres
Location
Park Avenue and Lake Street
Newark, NJ 07104
Newark, NJ 07104
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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)