Went here for a private birthday party. They close the whole place down…read more It's a fun spot where kids can go nuts. A ninja like room. A huge field. They set up a bouncy house. Food is from outside spots. Pizza spot they ordered from wasn't very good. Their staff were funny, respectful and attentive.

Best Lacrosse club in the state of NJ. Their resources are unlimited. Their coaching staff is…read morecomposed of all Americans, IVY and D1 and NESCAC rockstars. Their directorial management consists of people you can entrust your children to. The instruction here manifests in immediate results. The newly refurbished, remodeled and repurposed facility (formerly an SDA soccer bubble) is a 5 star top of the line facility complete with a modern gym, full field with state of the art lighting, a lounge area with flat screens and WiFi's and clean bathrooms. The ambience is welcoming and inviting for all. I recommend this place to anyone who would listen.

First timer.. came searching for this ground and was finally able to find it .. I thought I'll add…read morethis to google for others not to waste time searching for this ground . Cricket pitch was good . Nice bounce and carry . Matted wicket . Outfield was damp and full of grass . It is also kind of a slope on one side .. decent sized ground for adult leagues . Lots and lots of trees outside to give smother players some shade : there was only one restroom close to the field . Parking is a mess though. Road side parking . Overall a good ground for cricket on weekends ..

Watsessing Park is a park that runs alongside Glenwood Ave. It is quite large and somewhat unique…read moreas it's split into two parts. The first part closer to Bloomfield Ave. Is more open field and walking. Within the past few years a new playground, There plenty of benches in this area is closer to Bloomfield ave. Parents bring their kids often, so as soon at that opened it was getting a lot of use. There is a wide-open area for soccer. In the back corner there is a little dog park. On the other part of the park there less open field as there is a little Brook that runs through it. There is a small track, basketball court and a recently built mini water park with fountains that gets a lot of use in the summer. The park is nice for walking through. There aren't a whole lot of benches on the Glenwood ave. part so it isn't the best for people watching but more for a nice stroll. Even on the nicest days it isn't too crowded except for maybe the court and soccer field.

Fun Fact: five of the past team captains for the US Men's soccer team have come from the West…read moreHudson region of NJ. (So it's only fitting - and long overdue! - that there was a proper soccer store reigning in West Hudson.) I was legit shocked just how much stuff they have here. I walked in assuming "small shop, small inventory" but I was completely wrong. From shorts to a slew of balls (of varying sizes and clubs/countries) to jerseys (representing every major league around the globe) to sneakers/cleats to jackets to an entire wall supporting local teams (Thistle, Kearny and Paisley Athletic) even a "Ref's Corner" where you can pick up the dreaded yellow/red card set. And a really interesting feature (I hadn't seen before) - there's an enclosed "mini-makeshift pitch" that looks like little kids could go and run around to play a bit of soccer and/or you can try your new sneakers to see how they'd actually feel on turf. (I also eyed up a pretty sweet foosball table but I'm not sure if that was for everyone or just the staff while on break.) The owner is a great guy and the staff were phenomenal... they offered help but weren't pushy. They were excitedly talking about soccer teams/matches amongst themselves and when we went to the counter they couldn't have been more energetic or welcoming. (They were even good sports when I ribbed them for not stocking any AS Roma merch... just yet.) Roughly two miles from the Red Bulls Arena. About a mile from 'The Courts' in Harrison. Half-mile from the Kearny Scots Club. Soccer Town, USA (one of Kearny's official nicknames) now has a FIFA-approved (okay, I just made that part up) outpost where you can pick up pretty much whatever you need to get out and about for some footie. Granted - parking can be a nightmare but that shouldn't deter you from swinging by to check out what's what. "Chips on!"

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Located inside the NJ National Guard Armory, Soccer Palace is essentially a large warehouse…read moresubdivided into small turf fields. Lots of seating for spectators and it's a small treat to look at the National Guard artifacts when you venture to the restrooms. Beware: parking can be a total pain in the a** so we prepared to wait, especially during peak times.

Nothing says Firworks like 4th of July, good food and music. There were 4 food vendors presents…read more The lines were long and the food was expensive for the price. 3 cheesesteaks with the cheese on the top was over $30. Hot dogs were reasonably priced. We were able to park in the lot and had a minimal walk. What a way to spend the 4th under the clear sky with that boom all around and magilnificent fireworks to light up the sky. Happy Independence day America and many more.

Foley field was renovated back in 2011.. It hosts "local soccer leagues & track meets plus annual…read moreJuly 4th fireworks." The turf field makes this place ideal for games and practices alike. They have portable bathrooms and plenty of seating for those who come to watch the games. The one thing this place lacks is parking thus the 4 STARS .

This park is huge with plenty to do but I only came for the rose garden. It is small, some labels…read moreare missing, and several beds need maintenance. It feels more like a city park than a quiet garden. I personally would not return, though I see why neighbors enjoy having green space nearby. When I visited, a large group had formed a circle that occupied an entire section of the small rose garden. There were no signs indicating the area was reserved, and their gathering unintentionally made the space feel closed off to other visitors. In shared public spaces like this, especially in smaller gardens, it is important for any group, whether local or new to the community, to be mindful of the park's norms and not treat the small public garden like it's only for them. Many people visiting or living here may not be aware of how these spaces are typically used, so a little consideration goes a long way in keeping the park welcoming for everyone.

I grew up with Brookdale Park. I would bike over with Daddy - or in the beginning, trike over - and…read morewe would ride the paths together. Down the little dirt trail by the stream near Watchung Ave., see if I could make it down the ditch under the bridge, then back up near the duck pond to look at the birds. Over to the playground, down the tall metal slide (burning in the hot sun), on and under the wooden playground (splinters and the occasional scary bee), and riding the swings, both pony-themed and regular. Slow forward to 2025. Brookdale still has the same paved paths. The old dirt trail gradually became a bunch of bumps for dirt bikes instead of my regular bike. The duck pond was filled in years ago but is now a wetlands area. The playground has been modernized a couple of times and is now modern, safe plastic. Still pony-themed swings. The old gravel track is now modern plastic for running or similar sports - though there was something special about sliding my bike around the turns on that gravel track. You just can't ride on a running track. There's an annual softball tournament there we still play, and the fields really haven't changed, though I've heard it's been getting tougher to get things reserved properly. So it's still a wonderful park, but without the ducks and with the complications to holding in park events, the fifth star has gone away with my childhood. That's OK. It will always be 5 stars in my heart.