The best parks & outdoor spots in Union

Family-friendly path dotted with tiny, handcrafted homes for fairies.

197 Glen Ave (Millburn)

Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, tree markings, and a waterfall.

Route, 510 Rte 510 (South Orange Village)

Recreational area featuring playgrounds and walking paths; plus a pond for ducks.

100 Main St (Millburn)

Small county park with a bicycle path, lake & river fishing, nature trails & a model railroad club.

130 Kenilworth Blvd (Cranford)

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

1 County Rd 605 (Jersey City)

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

Elizabeth Ave &, Meeker Ave (Newark)

Besides Rahway River & Nomahegan Lake, this park offers scenic trails, sports fields & a playground.

995 Springfield Ave (Cranford)

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

1 Thomas Carmichael Dr (Newark)

Public park on 2,000 acres with a zoo, sports arena, hiking trails, carriage roads & pond-fishing.

Cherry Ln (West Orange)

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

51 Park Pl (Newark)

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

& Park Avenue, Lake St (Newark)

Gated place for kids of all ages with climbing structures, slides, swings and clean restrooms.

Cherry Ln (West Orange)

Dating from 1900, this park offers hills, lawns & a fishing pond plus sport fields & playground.

S Center St & South Harrison Street, 35 E Highland Ave (City of Orange)

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)