Roosevelt Park

Roosevelt Park is a county park in Edison spanning roughly 217 acres with maintained pathways, sports fields, and an eight-acre lake for various recreational activities. The grounds include baseball fields, soccer pitches, tennis courts, picnic areas, and trails for walking and cycling.

The park was established in 1933 using federal funding during the Great Depression as Middlesex County's first park, transforming land originally intended for a hospital. This conversion helped serve the local community during economically challenging times.

The Light Dispelling Darkness fountain from 1938 displays six symbolic groups representing different human struggles near the site of Thomas Edison's former laboratory. The artwork connects artistic expression with the local history of this region.

The park offers easy access to outdoor activities with plenty of areas for walking and cycling, along with sports facilities for families. Visitors will find numerous picnic spots throughout the grounds.

A section called Level Playing Fields provides specialized sports facilities with artificial turf for people with physical or cognitive disabilities. This facility shows the park's commitment to inclusive recreation.

Location: New Jersey

GPS coordinates: 40.55510,-74.33840

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:50