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DIRECTIONS TO BRANCH BROOK PARK. TRAIN &/Or SUBWAY. Take NJ Transit or PATH Trains to Newark Penn Station. Board the Newark Light Rail toward either Branch Brook Park or Grove Street. For the Southern and Middle Divisions, exit at Park Avenue.
Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhoods of Forest Hill and Roseville. A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville. Read More...
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Directions to Branch Brook Park (Newark, Nj) with public transportation. The following transit lines have routes that pass near Branch Brook Park. Bus: 11 27 29 72 GO28 28 96 34 99; Train: MEL ML; Light Rail: NLR
The park's 360 acres include vast lawns, playing fields, winding paths, and miles of streams, pools and lakes. Its expanse stretches nearly four miles - from US Route 280 in Newark to Mill Street in Belleville, New Jersey - and averages one-quarter mile in width.
Branch Brook Park in Newark is like a breath of fresh air. In spring, the cherry blossoms turn it into a dreamy spot for walks and picnics. The paths are nice, there's a calm lake, and you can do all sorts of stuff there. Plus, the local vibe makes it feel like a real community hangout.
What are the park hours? Open 365 days a year, the park welcomes visitors from dawn until 10 p.m. Admission to the park is always free. Click here for a complete list of park rules and regulations. Do any park activities require permits? Most passive activities, i.e., strolling, jogging, cycling, bird watching, etc. do not require permits.
