Welcome to the Essex County Parks System!
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Essex County Executive
Essex County Executive
Our 24 parks, five reservations and variety of recreation facilities are dynamic locations to enjoy the outdoors, engage in athletic competitions and get closer to nature. We hope you take the time to click through our Parks Website to learn about the histories of our parks, the natural wonders found throughout Essex and the opportunities to engage in sport. ...more
Coming up in Our Parks
| Monday | Jan 5 | Hendricks Field Golf Course ID Unit Open |
| Friday | Jan 30 | Codey Arena Public Session Skating |
| Saturday | Jan 31 | Codey Arena Public Session Skating |
| Saturday | Jan 31 | Codey Arena Public Session Skating |
| Tuesday | Feb 3 | South Mountain Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
| Thursday | Feb 5 | Hilltop Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
| Saturday | Feb 7 | GROW AND GLOW: HERBS FOR SELF-CARE |
| Sunday | Feb 8 | Codey Arena - NO PUBLIC SESSIONS TODAY |
| Tuesday | Feb 10 | South Mountain Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
| Thursday | Feb 12 | Hilltop Reservation CLOSED - Deer Management Program |
| Saturday | Feb 14 | TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKES |
| Saturday | Feb 14 | VALENTINES FAMILY WALK & CAMPFIRE |
What's New
Play • Golf • Hike • Picnic • Visit
It's All Here!
