Jun
4
Our fishing derbies are an excellent opportunity for children to enjoy the historic Essex County Park System in a different and fun way. You’ll have a great time creating your own ‘big fish’ sto...
Weequahic Park
Upcoming Events at Weequahic Park
Jul
1
The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, ...
About
Weequahic Park is a park located in the south ward of Newark, New Jersey. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm, Weequahic Park has the largest lake in Essex County. Today Weequahic Park, attracts diverse crowds that enjoys a wide variety of activities playgrounds, jogging trail, 80 acre lake, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, softball fields, picnic areas and hosts a variety of outdoor concerts and festivals. The park also, contains the first public golf course in New Jersey, expanded to 18-holes in 1969.
Size: 311 Acres
Location
Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue
Newark, NJ 07114
Newark, NJ 07114
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Distinguishing Features
- Olmsted designed landscape
- Fieldhouse
- Baseball fields
- Basketball courts
- Community Center
- Playgrounds
- Tennis courts
- Garden
- Lake
- Picnic area