Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newark, NJ

  • The list below includes 580 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
  • From Newark Public Library to Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 580 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
  • From Newark Public Library to Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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14.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1235 State Route 23, Wayne, NJ 7470 MoreLess Info
Hosting a variety of leagues and tournaments, Turf-City Indoor Sports Center has an indoor soccer field for guests to utilize. The facility also offers soccer training programs for beginner to advanced levels.
14.1 Miles
88% 345 votes
Islands Long Island Sound, Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 1 square mile, a traveler in City Island will be anywhere a few minutes away from the sea. It has numerous seafood restaurants and antique shops, for which it is actually popular among its visitors.
14.1 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks Poillon Avenue, (between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard), Staten Island, NY 10312 MoreLess Info
Located on Staten Island, Blue Heron Park includes walking and hiking trails offering wonderful views of nature and wildlife. Park visitors will also enjoy seeing a blue heron sculpture that is placed at the park's entrance.
14.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks Dunkerhook Road, Paramus, NJ 07410 MoreLess Info
With waterfalls, brooks, and trails to explore, Saddle River County Park Dunkerhook Area has 577 acres consisting of 5 individual parks. There are bike paths, tennis grounds, and picnic pavilions within the park.
14.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 37th Street, Astoria, NY 11105 MoreLess Info
Woodtree Playground is so named for the prominent willow oak trees in the playground. Today, the playground holds dolphin animal art, play equipment with safety surfacing, a sprinkler area and a flagpole with a yardarm.
14.3 Miles
97% 31 votes
Parks 2400 Hudson Ter, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 MoreLess Info
While the Palisades Interstate Park Commission covers several parks and recreational sites, it is most known for several hiking trails. There are over 30 miles of paths within the main park which can accommodate everyone from beginners to advanced hikers.
14.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Playgrounds Palisade Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666 MoreLess Info
Votee Park contains a wide-variety of amenities for the community to enjoy. Such amenities include football, baseball, and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a work out area, as well as several picnic spots.
14.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 7 N Loantaka Ln, Morristown, NJ 07960 MoreLess Info
Situated along Loantaka Brook, Loantaka Park features over eight miles of trails suitable for walking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. The park provides lake access, fitness stations, picnic areas, a playground and restroom facilities.
14.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 9 Osborne Ter, Wayne, NJ 7470 MoreLess Info
Packanack Lake Tennis Club consists of six clay courts and two all-weather courts, all of which are lighted. It features all-day open play, private lessons with the club pro and a clubhouse with basic amenities.
14.3 Miles
70% 10 votes
Parks Drumgoole Road West & Maguire Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10309 MoreLess Info
Bloomingdale Park is a 138 acre park featuring several walking and jogging trails in a lightly wooded area. The park also offers several sports fields, including a soccer field, baseball diamond, and basketball court.
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