The best parks & outdoor spots in Parsippany

9 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Lincoln Park

Parks & Outdoors

Largest park in Hudson County offers athletic facilities, statuary, trails & wildlife habitats.

1 County Rd 605 (Jersey City)

“Largest park in Hudson County offers athletic facilities, statuary, trails & wildlife habitats.”

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Weequahic Park

Parks & Outdoors

Green space with a large lake, golf course, running track, trails & athletic fields.

Elizabeth Ave &, Meeker Ave (Newark)

“Green space with a large lake, golf course, running track, trails & athletic fields.”

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Weequahic Park

Parks & Outdoors

Kids-friendly 80-acre public park offering paved jogging trails, ball fields and courts, plus picnic spots and playgrounds.

1 Thomas Carmichael Dr (Newark)

“Kids-friendly 80-acre public park offering paved jogging trails, ball fields and courts, plus picnic spots and playgrounds.”

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Military Park

Parks & Outdoors

Triangular tree-lined green with a large war memorial, other statues & ample space for leisure.

51 Park Pl (Newark)

“Triangular tree-lined green with a large war memorial, other statues & ample space for leisure.”

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Branch Brook Park

Parks & Outdoors

Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.

& Park Avenue, Lake St (Newark)

“Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.”

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Drewes Beach at Lake Parsippany

Parks & Outdoors

Drewes Beach at Lake Parsippany is the low key, sandy hangout locals claim as their summer living room, complete with a pavilion, lake…

Lake Shore Dr

“Drewes Beach at Lake Parsippany is the low key, sandy hangout locals claim as their summer living room, complete with a pavilion, lake breezes, and that friendly LPPOA vibe where you actually run into neighbors. Pack a chair, exhale, and make an easy after work escape this week.”

From the Parsippany newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Riverview Fisk Park

Parks & Outdoors

Along with basketball courts & a playground, this park's gazebo offers water & city views.

498 Palisade Ave (Jersey City)

“Along with basketball courts & a playground, this park's gazebo offers water & city views.”

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Troy Meadows Nature Preserve

Parks & Outdoors

This 3,000-acre freshwater wetlands reserve offers rugged paths & a diverse wildlife habitat.

250 Troy Meadow Rd

“This 3,000-acre freshwater wetlands reserve offers rugged paths & a diverse wildlife habitat.”

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Hills of Troy Park

Parks & Outdoors

Grassy park for baseball and basketball games, plus swings, slides and a climbing area.

Homer St

“Grassy park for baseball and basketball games, plus swings, slides and a climbing area.”

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