Branch Brook Park


Branch Brook Park

Parks Directory of the United States / Urban Parks / NewarkAddress:Park Ave and Lake St
Newark, NJ 07014

Phone:973-268-3500
Fax:973-481-5302
Web: www.essex-countynj.org
Size: 360 acres.
Location:Off Lake Street in Newark.
Facilities:23-acre lake, path, playgrounds, sports areas.
Activities:Fishing, tennis, baseball, football, softball.
Special Features:The park, which features a regionally famous cherry tree collection,was the first county park opened for public use in the United States.It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and John Charles Olmsted.

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