Weequahic Park
| Address: | Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA |
| Phone: | +1 973-268-3500 |
| Site: | essex-countynj.org |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM |
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Peter McDonald
This magnificent park in a section of Newark, called appropriately Weequahic, was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the son and stepson of Frederick Law Olmsted of Central Part and Golden Gate Park fame. The part of the park facing Elizabeth Avenue has basketball courts, handball courts and hiking trails. It also has some statues and old buildings which are a little time worn and tattered, but still beautiful. The park is bisected by railroad tracks and a highway. On the farside of the park is a large beautiful lake surrounded by hiking and jogging trails. Along the way are fitness stations. Across the street from the park are tennis and basketball courts.
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Licelot Gonzalez
The park is getting safer and better maintained. When I first moved to the area I heard many frightening stories about what goes on in the park and I was too scared to go on my own, these days the park is receiving much needed TLC and you can feel and see the difference its making in the community. There are some areas that need to be maintained, but hopefully things will continue to improve. I hope to continue seeing the park "blossom" into something great.
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SHINARD WOODY
Nice park for training, has multiple work out station located around the cushioned 2.2 mi track. Even High School/Some college track teams come here to run. Its very challenging hills and steep inclines are spaced out just right. Has a few soccer/football fields. Teams come out to play Cricket also.
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Daryl Francis
The music and entertainment in the park that day was awesome and delightful. Great outdoor activity place. Could have more Police visibility in the area and certain parts of the Park. Certain parts and areas participate in Drug activities . On Elizabeth Ave, going towards Meeker Ave.
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Christian Young
Its a beautiful park. Its a nice get away close to home if you live in the ratchet parts of Newark. I run a lot and feel safe training in this big park unlike running around town. It has a lot of trees and excersize equipment around a beautiful track that circulates the park.
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Dennis Healy
what a little money can do I guess a lot of money but the park is beautiful compared to what it was years ago its gorgeous great for people that like to jog or just walk around the park and enjoy the scenery and good fishing to. If you love to fish that is the place to be
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Bruce Robak J
Great place to take the family or just enjoy an outing alone. Large playgrounds will water sprinklers for kids to run through and enjoy, a track which encircles the pond, and many many fields to enjoy. Also, fishing is allowed without a fishing license.
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Nikki D
Has an awesome jogging track! Probably about 1 mile long it goes around a beautiful lake and thru the woods. There are 2 or 3 hills and at 1 spot it does run next 2 a major roadway but otherwise its very picturesque with lots of birds and animals about.
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Walter Tanks
My favorite park. It has a very natural, non manicured ambiance. The east side is open with exercise route. The west side has tennis, handball and picnic areas and a golf course. It has a Childrens Summer Camp with great activities.
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Lynn Johnson
This is my favorite Park to come to when Im in the area very peaceful. They just need to do a park clean-up though and it would make it a hundred times better other than that I love going there.
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Esther Mateo
Just recently took my child to this park because I am new in Newark. To me the green part of the park its okay to relax or whatever but the playground didnt like it, kind of crowded.
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Nelson Camacho
It is a great park to go to and relax and or get that workout alot of us need.... Has great views as well... It does have some polution problems though.. They should clean it up!!!!
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Antonio Fletcher
A great park to get your cardio workout on with the I believe 3 mile long track (I could be wrong). Also with intervals of upper body & abdominal workouts and to enjoy the views.
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Charles Love
Best fishing and running tracks wonderful. Views of birds redtailhawks and ospereys are seen autumn leaves paint the sky piece of work just take awalk. and see a piece of mind
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Ryan Jordan
I like this park. There seems to be a lot of space and exercise stations around the pond/lake. Just folliw the track trail around (one of the best things about the park).
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LaKendra Huckaby
I love this park! As someone whos trying to get fit, there is a lot to offer in the category of tracks. Also there are a lot of trees to give you shade when it gets hot.
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Beatrice Mudenyo
Oh wow! Breathtaking. Dont miss visiting this park whenever you are in North New Jersey. The most beautiful trail I have run. Come check it out for yourself. Amazing.
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heaven velasquez
It is very beautiful and provides decent fields for athletics, however at night like many other places (huge park) it can be dangerous in certain unattended areas.
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Doreen Kates
Its beautiful and huge and very family oriented with different venues during the summer. You can exercise, barbeque, go fishing and jog or ride your bike.
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Abigail A.
I really like that they have a new track and field here. I dont have to go to the gym and I can catch the Pop Warner kids practice from time to time.
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Eston Auto
Very nice and clean park, great place for the whole family. Shout out to Hillside Township for an amazing commitment to keep it up and open to public
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J La
Good running surface with occasional moderate inclines and descents. Multiple tracks, as well as good outdoor equipment. Family friendly.
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L Davis
Weequahic Park has been very good fishing for me and my family! i have been fishing here for more than 50 years! So many great fish!
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ROBERT ROBINSON
I had a great time that Weequahic Park love what they did with it that aint got to show some love for the Elizabeths Avenue side
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Abdul S. Ali
I live right across the street... Looks beautiful from my point of view but very dangerous if you dont know what you doing.....
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Fishgrease Jenkins
Great park with a killer track trail. Huge lake and golf course and with the recent upgrade is a go to destination in Newark.
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Akili Cross
Great park, with a fantastic track for walking or jogging. The scenery is outstanding for photography or as a stress release.
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Jose Perez
Bueno para BBQ y pasar el día con la familia
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Lily Flores
Muy bonita para disfrutar con toda la familia
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Eric Cale
This part would make you are in the city at times. People are nice and give you and piece of mind. I truly love this park
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Samuel Flores
Es un parque grande y con hermosa vista.
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Regina Pinks
Its the place that I grew up around. It has sentimental value to me. Everytime Im in Newark I have to visit.
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Baaba K. Forster-Forson
Great place for outdoor activities. Has a lake, park, track and field, jogging track and a serene atmosphere.
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Lola Falana
Needs a few more safety measures put in place and the lake rising over that one part of the track isnt cool.
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Robmattjoe Cate
The park is cleaned a lot of different obstacles that you can attempt while you walk a path around a pond
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Pedro Valdivia
Este lugar es muy bonito. Natural.
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April
Beautiful and big park. In the summer there are festivals and the carnivals. I love to see the geese.
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Denise Wooten
Is good to be with your family and have cookouts and be safe in a cave thats old school music parties
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Mohammad khan
Good for walking. Nice green. Play grounds and lake. But i dont like the neighborhood. Its unsafe
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Shakira Murphy
This trail is serious. Beautiful views,and great hills. You will defiantly get your workout on.
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