They'd rather let a court sit vacant than let someone use a ball hopper. Clifton Tennis: it's a…read moreracket!

Nice park!! I love that it's always chill and not too much going on. Love riding bikes aroundread more

I really love Brookdale Park! My best friend actually introduced me to this park when I was in…read moreundergrad, so I have some good memories here. I remember coming during the day when it was really quiet and almost empty. My daughter was able to play on the playground all by herself, which was kind of nice because she had the whole place to enjoy! Now, years later, I still find myself coming back to Brookdale Park. I walk and run here, and it's become one of my go-to spots for an outdoor workout. I especially enjoy walking in the evening. Funny enough, after all these years, this was actually my first time officially walking the entire park! There's so much space here. They have a running track, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. There's plenty of room for kids to ride their bikes, and there are open areas where people can play soccer, football, and other sports. I also love that there's plenty of grass and open space if you want to bring a blanket, have a picnic, or just sit and relax. There are also different events held throughout the year, which gives the park an even better community feel. Overall, Brookdale Park is just a really nice place to spend time. Whether I'm coming here to walk, run, exercise, relax, or spend time with family, I always enjoy being here. It's definitely a park I've appreciated over the years, and I'm happy to have made so many memories here.

One of the better places to play tennis in Brooklyn. Bridgeview Racquet Club provides for patrons…read morea soothing ambiance, which greatly aids in concentration during a tennis match. The facilities are newly renovated with approximately 12 hard courts (color = blue, not that it really matters). The surface plays medium pace, resembling that of the former Australian Open surface (Rebound Ace). The staff at this location is ideal. Each of the individual instructors are greatly experienced in the game of tennis and will provide pointers on game improvement. Whether you're a novice or an experienced intermediate, taking but 2-3 lessons would greatly improve your ball striking ability. Best time to rent a court is during the evenings of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday when hourly rates are $25 / hour. Overall, I'd prefer going to Bridgeview over any indoor tennis facility in the Brooklyn area.

This club is the equivalent of five long blocks from the subway, and you may be the only pedestrian…read morearound, but the reasonable $40/hour indoor rate for some evenings and the helpful staff make this one worth the trek. Add that fifth star if you drive and have access to a car. The courts have good net coverage to keep the occasional errant ball from making an inopportune appearance in your game or someone else's. Despite the bubble, do layer up in the winter.

great little park in glen ridge to practice baseball, lacrosse or tennis. There is a swing set, a…read morefew picnic table, playground area. There is a water fountain if you're brave to drink from it. No bathroom facilities available here.

Love this park! Its not too big and its gated in so it's easy to keep an eye on my son. The ground…read moreis turf which I also love. Very clean and there is a water fountain for drinking. A hidden gem. No bathroom though lol so make sure your child goes to the bathroom before coming.

Here's my go to place being a baseball coach. Fields are always taken care of and everything is…read moregenerally clean. Safe place to go for a walk or jog, especially on the newly turfed facility. Only downfall is the turf baseball field is always locked unless you pay for a permit. Being that I'm pretty sure tax dollars built and upkeep this park, it's a shame a father and son can't enjoy the turf baseball field to get some hitting in or even just to play catch. It also helps that I've been coaching so long, I know all the spots in case the main fields are claimed.

Large county park bordering the Passaic River. Comprises of ball fields, picnic areas, walking…read moretrails, tennis courts, bocce courts and don't forget dog park. Well kept area with plenty of open spaces. Good parking facilities. Only drawback is lack of bathroom facilities.

Nice park with access to different sport activities. Equipped with a baseball field, handball &…read moretennis courts and 4 basketball courts. The park has parking for bikes and a large parking area for cars across the street. The field can also be used for soccer practice which is the reason I come here.

A park I used to frequent often in my youth and even now occasionally if there is an event such as…read morethe Jazz Festival. The park has a neighborhood-like setting with houses and even the aforementioned elementary school across the street compared to some other parks in Essex county that are a bit more removed. The park has a nice mixture of park staples for its size. This includes a basketball, baseball field, tennis courts and open field. The unique part of this park is the community pool, another place I'd frequent, but on my most recent visit it was not open despite being a nice day so hopefully it is still being operated. The park has a few paths for walking but not as extensive as some other parks in Essex county. The park has a nice amount of benches, parking lot along with street parking and a nice MLK memorial as you make your way around the park. Not the biggest park, but a lively and decent one a little off from the growing center of downtown Montclair.

I checked out Nishuane Park a few weekends ago for the Montclair Jazz Festival. It's held here…read moreevery year. I've driven past the park on so many times, but never realized from Harrison Ave just how expansive the park is. If you drive past the fire station on the corner of Harrison and Cedar, you won't see the sprawling passive green, walking paths, baseball field, basketball courts, and playground. Apparently, there's also a public pool (I didn't see that when I visited). So the day of the Jazz Festival, I was surprised that Nishuane was able to contain all festival goers that Saturday. There was even an area in the park where there were a slew of food trucks and vendor stands. It's nice to know that this park serves as the locations for this and other community events. Also, if you like to walk, I'd also recommend checking out the massive mansions on Stonebridge Road, between Sutherland and Llewelyn. Stonebridge is parallel with Harrison Ave. Beautiful, old homes. It's a very family friendly park and a wonderful place to spend your Saturday.