Great hidden gem in Union county! People from all over come here. So much fun for the kids and…read moreadults too! The line gets pretty long if you don't get there early.

This review is for the awesome splash pad that is located in Wheeler Park. Every time we go we…read morehave a blast! I am also so happy that Wheeler park welcomes everyone from all over NJ (and elsewhere). Coming from out of the county will cost you a bit more, but not much. If you live outside of Union County it is $4.00 for kids ($2.00 in county) and $6.00 for adults ($3.00 in county). This splash pad has every water feature a kid could ever need - from bigger twisty water slides, to a small dragon water slide. Also, water guns that you can shoot each other with, a pirate boat, water shooting up from the ground, and much more. My kids spent a little over 2 hours here and had an absolute blast. We've been here about 3 times and it never disappoints. Just be sure to bring some sort of shade covering. There isn't much cover at the splash pad so we usually bring our small beach tent with us. There is also a dry playground in the splash pad gated area where kids can play too. They have staff who help keep the kids safe and to make sure everyone goes down the water slides safe and sound. I highly recommend Wheeler Spray Park on a hot summer day.

Just an ok park The slides looked really worn and maybe…read moredirty? 4 little kid swings and 8 big kid swings 1 plastic ring swing - sort of tire swing style Two play structures. Lots of benches around the playground A small covered picnic area with tables Enough parking Rita's Italian ice had a truck in the parking lot Looked like there was restrooms but I can't confirm

This is a nice, clean park with restrooms and parking. There is also a Rita's ice cream truck…read more There is a little picnic area.

Very nice park Fenced in it looks like it's new…read more Very clean Great for toddlers and up

Yes this is still one of my favorite parks in Newark, I wish it was a little closer to me bc I…read morewould definitely come here more often! You can come here and get a good burn on, mild hiking and just steep enough to not overwhelm you. But I'm writing about the House Music Festival held here! MUSIC IS LIFE! I came to the HMF after the Taco Fest to dance those calories off, and boy did I!!! House music will never die! It's just fun to reminisce about those good old days in the 80's when my friends and I would sneak into the clubs and just dance(and meet dudes but shhhhhh! XD) Haha those beats are still hittin bc the park was STILL packed with patrons dancing the night away. Peaceful gathering Life is short Life is unpredictable Life is a gift..... Dance your ass off, Baby! Yeah!! Be good YELPies mwah!

I've been coming to this park to workout for years and have always enjoyed the trail and view of…read morethe lake. It's a little over 2 miles long with steep hills so once around usually gets my heart rate jumping. There are about 4 resting stations that double as little workout areas - pullup bars, benches, etc. and in the summertime the fellas really show out. The park also has a golf course, two soccer fields, basketball court, small playground, and a football field with an additional track. They've updated one of the soccer fields and added more night lighting, it really looks a lot better than what it used too.

The pond and paved walkways are easy to explore. There are workout stations everywhere and there…read moreis tons of parking. I saw a swan hanging out with ducks when I was there. They stock the pond with fish, just make sure you have a license. I wish it wasn't so littered and that most of it was something other than alcohol containers and cogar wrappers.

safe park with lots to do and enjoy, its always a breath of fresh air whenever i get to come here .read more

One of the most beautiful parks in NJ. It is a must see and must visit park. Can't believe I didn't…read moreknow about it earlier. It is also next to the Mayor Richard A. Rutkowski Park. Some of the best views of the Hudson River can be seen from here.

I came back shortly after my first review for a picnic so I was able to explore a little more!…read more My boyfriend and I were able to find a parking spot on 48th street which was perfect since there was a path leading down to the park. 48th street is a dead-end with multiple spots which are in front of houses so you may find a spot if you're lucky. My boyfriend and I walked from our spot to a space overlooking the water. On our walk there I saw a cute bike and walking/running paths along the way so I definitely know where I'll be going my next walk! At first, I wasn't sure if we could sit on the grass since I didn't see many people sitting on it around us but once we set everything up park patrol just drove by and that's it. I like how park patrol drives around as it makes me feel safe and secure. As time went on, the park started getting a bit more crowded with adults and children biking, walking, running, skating but nothing too crazy. It was nice to see everyone enjoying the weather! Can't wait to go back to check out the walking paths!

This park is great. Nice walking paths. Baseball, soccer and basketball courts here. Lots of…read moreparking. Came out early and enjoyed a good long walk. Clean air and the people are nice friendly. Will be back!!

Nice park with a playground, basket ball court, several picnic benches and barbecues, and a covered…read morepavilion for events. There is parking. There's a bathroom that is kept clean. There is a mile long loop path that encircles the park made of recycled tire - comfortable to walk on and well maintained. Off this main trail is a dirt path that leads to Kean University and food (Panera, Chipotle, Coldstone, and more). There's a baseball diamond and a soccer field, also. The bridge that leads to another hiking trail is closed, but you can easily walk around the stream to get to the trail. The hiking trail itself is not well kept the further in you go, mostly rocks and dirt. It gets very narrow and basically leads to a stream and not much else. There are also many ticks so be careful. Gets very busy weekday mornings with people walking the paths, and weekends staring in the afternoon.

Love this park, anytime I visit Staten Island i come here,…read moreSuper nice big clean nice people. Tons of activities for families

So nice ,calm,and relaxing place I enjoy my time there and…read morenice place for picnic too

A fairly large grass patch with a decent jungle gym and a few extra small structures inside. It's…read morecalm enough, though it has no gates, so it's de facto open 24/7.

This unknown little park :) or the little unknown park haha…read more It still under construction but I love the new playground. They have to playground in one park. There's rarely any kids playing. Right in front there's a baseball field and swings. I guess because the playgrounds need to be finish there's no swings :( I like that it has 2 tables for the parents to sit. It's literally 5 mins or less from the turnpike exit.

Spring, Summer, and even a little fall are my favorite seasons to enjoy this park! The options for…read morewalking (a big, beautiful track), running, or playing basketball are wonderful. There's even a pond and fountain to relax and enjoy quietly. The most noise you'll here are the cars zooming by or kids playing soccer. It's a beautiful space with ample (free/non-metered) street parking.

Pond-erful! With three looped and paved options for walking/running you can choose your own…read moreadventure. One shaded and short (a quarter mile max) path is around a beautiful pond with tons of greenery, then another lush trail about 3/4 of a mile is to the right of a bridge, while a third polyurethane running track (1/4 mile around) has a very smooth and relatively soft surface if you're prone to tripping and falling. Then, feel free to fly a kite or run free in a large field surrounded by trees. I super recommend this park for young and old. NOTES/TIPS: **Park along Meisel Ave. **Gendered bathroom and non-gendered family bathroom **Has a fitness trail, running track, soccer field, baseball field, softball field, fishing