Watsessing Park

Watsessing Park is a county park spanning roughly 69 acres with multiple athletic fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, and a bandstand positioned at Bloomfield Avenue and Conger Street. The grounds feature organized spaces for different types of recreation, from casual play areas to formal sports facilities.

Frederick Law Olmsted, the renowned landscape architect, designed the park as part of the Essex County Parks system development. His design principles continue to shape the layout and character of the grounds today.

The bandstand serves as a gathering place where neighbors meet for outdoor performances and community events that draw people from the surrounding towns together.

The park is easily accessed from Bloomfield Avenue and Conger Street with amenities spread across the grounds for daytime use. During warm months, visitors can expect the splash park to operate mid-morning through evening, weather permitting.

A dedicated Senior Citizen Center within the grounds provides specialized programs and activities tailored for older adults in the community. This facility makes it a gathering hub for residents across all ages seeking intergenerational connection and support.

Location: Essex County

GPS coordinates: 40.78780,-74.20130

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00