Essex Park, New Jersey, Municipal park in Montclair, United States
Essex Park is a municipal recreation area in Montclair that contains multiple sports facilities spread across its grounds. The grounds feature soccer fields, a running track, an ice rink, a football field, baseball diamonds, and a field house with locker rooms and restrooms.
The park developed as a municipal recreation area serving Montclair's schools and residents for athletic activities. In 2008, local township leadership made operational changes affecting how the ice rink facility was managed.
This space serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together for sports, recreation, and family outings throughout the year. It reflects the town's commitment to giving residents of all ages accessible outlets for physical activity and social connection.
The grounds are open for public use and easy to navigate, with multiple areas suited to different activities and plenty of seating available. Visitors should plan to arrive during warmer months or specific facility seasons when amenities are fully operational.
A small hill within the grounds serves as a popular sledding spot for local children and families during winter months. This seasonal feature draws regular visitors whenever snow accumulates and creates favorable sliding conditions.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 40.82210,-74.20780
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41
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