Sports
in Newark, NJ

(973) 751-2111

Brunswick Zone has it all: bowling, billiards and an arcade. Slide into a pair of bowling shoes and head to one of the 32 lanes available for public bowling. Challenge a group of friends or family members to a little competition at the alley or wander over to the pool tables or video games.

(919) 797-0619

The East Coast Greenway, or ECG, spans almost 3,000-miles along the Atlantic coast, linking several major cities with its urban path. The section that runs through New Jersey is 97 miles long and encompasses many major metro areas like Newark and Jersey City. Get a taste of this enormous path while enjoying recreation at the popular Weequahic Park.

(201) 915-1386

Although still under construction, the Hackensack RiverWalk offers hikers and bikers an excellent urban walkway. This eight-mile recreation trail follows along the Hackensack Riverfront and the Newark Bay. Many residential areas and parks are connected by this greenway already, and Hudson County plans for more sections to come.

(908) 459-5100

The young and the young at heart won’t be able to wait to cool down at Land of Make Believe & Pirates Cove. This award winning water park offers guests a great escape from the summertime heat, straight into water recreation. Float along a lazy river, swirl down the Black Hole, get drenched by a giant water cannon, soak in the wading pool and much, much more!

(973) 268-3500

Hike along part of the Lenape Trail, a 34-mile trail extending from Newark’s Military Park to west of the Passaic River. This unique recreation trail links dozens of other parks, rail trails and historical landmarks throughout Essex County. One of the most popular sections includes the path in Brook Branch Park lined by gorgeous cherry blossom trees.

(908) 686-7200

For a spooky good time, visit Monster Mini Golf where you can golf amongst monsters. This indoor mini golf course and recreation facility has a Halloween theme that is torn between scary and silly, great for adults looking for a gimmicky glow-in-the-dark course or children looking to have fun with the bright neon and black light colors.

(973) 827-2000

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, cool off at Mountain Creek Waterpark. Great for all ages, this water park offers tons of fun and recreation for all ages. Hang out with a few friends or bring out the whole family to experience some of the amazing rides in Adventure Ridge, Wild River Canyon, Park Central or even Kids World.

(201) 935-6050

See the New Jersey Devils heat up the ice in the Prudential Center. This NHL team suffered a losing streak during their first thirteen seasons, but the sports team's luck turned around and the Devils are currently tied with the Detroit Red Wings for the longest winning streak in the US.

(877) 727-6223

Although the New York Red Bulls may represent the Big Apple, you’ll find their home arena in the Garden State. Come by the Red Bull Arena to see this sports team face their competitors head-on. A charter club of the Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference, the Red Bulls do not have the best domestic record–even though they were the first MLS team to win a trophy outside of North America.

(732) 830-5757

Head over to Pedals N Paddles in Seaside Heights to take advantage of Newark’s proximity to water. Whether you are new to boating or an expert, you’ll find some fun ways to take to the water at this aquatic sports rental store. Attempt to ride a water bike, practice your kayaking, challenge yourself to stand-up paddle boarding or relax in a classic pedal boat.

(732) 928-1821

You can never go wrong with a visit to Six Flags Great Adventure. In addition to the main amusement park, you can access the Wild Safari animal park and the Hurricane Harbor animal park inside the complex. All ages can indulge in a day of thrills, chills, entertainment and adventure!

(973) 702-7000

Nothing can compare to the thrill of falling hundreds of feet from a plane. Skydive Sussex helps you capture that feeling with the additional safety of professional skydivers. After a short but thorough briefing, you can safely tandem dive with a certified instructor. Those with more experience can even take lessons on how to freefall.

(973) 877-9772