The best parks & outdoor spots in Union City

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

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North Woods

Parks & Outdoors

Wooded section of Central Park offering walking/biking paths, hiking, birdwatching & a stream.

296 Central Pk N (New York)

Wooded section of Central Park offering walking/biking paths, hiking, birdwatching & a stream.

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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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Riverside Park

Parks & Outdoors

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

R25M+R3 (New York)

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

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North Meadow

Parks & Outdoors

This 23-acre meadow, the largest in Central Park, features 7 baseball & 5 softball fields.

102nd St Crossing (New York)

This 23-acre meadow, the largest in Central Park, features 7 baseball & 5 softball fields.

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Riverview Fisk Park

Parks & Outdoors

Make a quick escape to Riverview Fisk Park in the Heights for those unbeatable skyline and Hudson River views from the gazebo, then stick…

498 Palisade Ave (Jersey City)

Make a quick escape to Riverview Fisk Park in the Heights for those unbeatable skyline and Hudson River views from the gazebo, then stick around to shoot hoops on the courts or let the kids loose on the playground. Bonus points if you time it with the lively farmers market or Riverview Jazz Festival.

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Madison Square Park

Parks & Outdoors

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

11 Madison Ave (New York)

Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.

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Large pier on the river featuring a boathouse with programs, kayak rentals, a restaurant & dog park.

555 12th Ave (New York)

Large pier on the river featuring a boathouse with programs, kayak rentals, a restaurant & dog park.

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DeWitt Clinton Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park offering spaces for basketball, baseball & football, plus a playground, dog run & garden.

11th Ave. &, W 54th St (New York)

Park offering spaces for basketball, baseball & football, plus a playground, dog run & garden.

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Hudson River Park Trust

Parks & Outdoors

Hudson River Park Trust keeps four miles of Manhattan waterfront buzzing with free events, bike paths and on-the-water fun, so if you need…

353 West St (New York)

Hudson River Park Trust keeps four miles of Manhattan waterfront buzzing with free events, bike paths and on-the-water fun, so if you need a low-stress escape this week, pencil in their Blues BBQ Festival on August 15 at Pier 76 or catch Broadway by the Boardwalk under sunset skies.

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