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
| Saturday | Apr 4 | 2026 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival |
| Monday | Apr 13 | BECOME AN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER VOLUNTEER (at capacity) |
| Tuesday | Apr 14 | Codey Arena Adult 35+ Skating Session |
| Wednesday | Apr 15 | Cherry Blossom Talk |
| Thursday | Apr 16 | Codey Arena Adult 35+ Skating Session |
| Thursday | Apr 16 | FOREST FRIENDS NATURE CLUB SERIES (sold out) |
| Thursday | Apr 16 | SPRING WILD EDIBLE WALK |
| Friday | Apr 17 | Codey Arena - Learn to Skate Class |
| Friday | Apr 17 | Codey Arena Public Session Skating |
| Saturday | Apr 18 | Hendricks Field Golf Course ID Unit Open |
| Saturday | Apr 18 | Essex County Children's One-Mile Fun Run |
| Saturday | Apr 18 | Essex County Family Day |
What's New
Play • Golf • Hike • Picnic • Visit
It's All Here!
