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Edison State Park

Edison State Park, State park at the site of Thomas Edison's laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey.

Description

Edison State Park is a public park in Menlo Park, New Jersey, featuring tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, and children's play areas spread across its grounds. The facilities are distributed throughout the property and remain accessible year-round for recreation and sports activities.

History

The park was established in 1933 at the location where Thomas Edison created groundbreaking inventions in electrical and communication technology. The site preserves the place where some of the most important technological advances of the modern era were developed.

Culture

The Middlesex County Veterans Memorial within the park features dedicated plaques commemorating each branch of the United States military services.

Practical

The grounds are open year-round with parking available and restroom facilities located at several points throughout the park. Visitors should note that green spaces may have varying conditions depending on the season and weather.

Did you know?

The grounds hold original brick buildings along Main Street that formerly served as laboratories, still displaying old machinery and belt-driven power systems from that era. These structures offer a glimpse into how work and technology functioned during that period.

Location
Inception
1933
GPS coordinates
40.56170,-74.34050
Latest update
December 8, 2025 20:01

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