Union County Guide Categories
Use these county guide links to explore Union County by topic.
Things to Do in Union County
Union County offers a mix of walkable downtowns, regional parks, recreation facilities, cultural venues, higher education, government services, and convenient access to surrounding northern and central New Jersey communities.
County Highlights
Central LocationUnion County connects communities such as Elizabeth, Rahway, Westfield, Summit, Cranford, Linden, Plainfield, Union, and Berkeley Heights with major roads, rail corridors, parks, and visitor destinations.
County ParksThe page preserves a large Union County parks directory including Watchung Reservation, Warinanco Park, Echo Lake Park, Rahway Park, Cedar Brook Park, Nomahegan Park, and many neighborhood park sections.
Arts & Family RecreationTrailside Nature & Science Center, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Union County Performing Arts Center, and family attractions are included as recreation and destination resources.
Golf & SportsUnion County recreation content includes golf courses, regional hockey links, parks, pools, courts, trails, fields, skating areas, and multi-use recreation facilities.
Union County Towns
Explore Union County communities, from urban centers and commuter towns to residential boroughs, downtown districts, park-adjacent neighborhoods, and regional business corridors.
Berkeley Heights
Clark
Cranford
Elizabeth
Fanwood
Garwood
Hillside
Kenilworth
Linden
Mountainside
New Providence
Plainfield
Rahway
Roselle
Roselle Park
Scotch Plains
Springfield
Summit
Union
Westfield
Winfield
Education & Library
Union County College
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Library
The original page includes a Library heading for Union County education and library resources.
Government
Union County government resources include public information, county administration, clerk of the board, prosecutor, county counsel, and sheriff services.
Public Information
Serves as the public information center for county government departments and agencies.
County Administrator
Responsible for day-to-day operation and supervision of county departments, divisions and projects.
Clerk of the Board
Responsible for administrative and supervisory functions of the county board.
Prosecutor
The county's chief law enforcement officer.
County Counsel
Manages county legal matters and represents the county in litigation.
Union County Sheriff's Office
Provides specialized law enforcement services and support to local law enforcement agencies.
Parks & County Recreation Facilities
Union County has an extensive park system with fields, trails, pools, skating areas, playgrounds, picnic areas, courts, golf, nature resources, and water recreation.
Union County Parks Department
- County parks, facilities and recreation information.
Black Brook Park
- Baseball Field
- Fishing
- Ice Skating
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
Briant Park
- Fishing
- Fitness Trail
- Ice Skating
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
Cedar Brook Park
- Baseball Field
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Fishing
- Fitness Trail
- Handball
- Ice Skating
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Spray Pool
- Tennis Courts
Echo Lake Park
- Dog Park
- Fishing
- Fitness Trail
- Ice Skating
- Paddle Boating
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Sledding
- Snack Bar
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
Elizabeth River Parkway — Chatfield (Zimmerman) Section
- Baseball Field
- Softball Field
Elizabeth River Parkway — Lightning Brook Section
- Baseball Field
- Fishing
- Playground
Elizabeth River Parkway — Pruden (Pearl Oval) Section
- Soccer Field
Elizabeth River Parkway — Salem (Rutgers and Liberty) Section
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Playground
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
Elizabeth River Parkway — Woodruff (Conant St) Section
- Baseball Field
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Shuffleboard
- Soccer Field
Esposito Park
- Fitness Trail
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Skate Park
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
Green Brook Park
- Baseball Field
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Ice Skating
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Soccer Field
Houdaille Quarry
- Pistol Range
Kawameeh Park
- Baseball Field
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Playground
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Tennis Courts
Lenape Park
- Bicycle Path
- Fishing
- Model Railroad Club
- Nature Trail
Madison Avenue Park
- Baseball Field
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Soccer Field
Mattano Park
- Baseball Field
- Handball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Running Track
- Skate Park
- Soccer Field
- Spray Pool
- Tennis Courts
McConnell Park
- Fishing
Milton Lake Park
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Fishing
- Ice Skating
Nomahegan Park
- Baseball Field
- Bicycle Path
- Fishing
- Fitness Trail
- Ice Skating
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
Oak Ridge Park
- Archery
- Bicycle Path
- Fitness Trail
- Restrooms
Passaic River Parkway
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Fishing
- Nature Trail
- Picnic Area
- Soccer Field
Phil Rizzuto Park
- Fitness Trail
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Soccer Field
- Spray Pool
Rahway Park / Walter E. Ulrich Memorial Pool
- Baseball Field
- Bicycle Path
- Fishing
- Fitness Trail
- Ice Skating
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Running Track
- Snack Bar
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Swimming
- Tennis Courts
Rahway River Parkway
- Bloodgood’s Pond — Clark
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Fishing
Rahway River Parkway — Clark-Linden (Osceola) Section
- Fishing
Rahway River Parkway — Jackson’s Pond Section
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Fishing
Mohawk Drive & Sperry Pond
- Basketball
- Bicycle Path
- Fishing
- Ice Skating
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Squires Island
- Fishing
Snyder Park Field
- Playground
- Multi-Use Turf Field
- Baseball
- Spray Park
- Walking Trail
Meisel Avenue
- Baseball Field
- Fishing
- Fitness Trail
- Ice Skating
- Running Track
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
Washington Avenue
- Playground
Sperry Park
- Fishing
Unami Park
- Baseball Field
- Basketball
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Tennis Courts
Warinanco Park
- Baseball Field
- Basketball
- Bicycle Path
- Cricket
- Fishing
- Fitness Trail
- Handball
- Horseshoes
- Ice Skating – Semi-enclosed Ice Rink
- Paddle Boating
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Running Track
- Shuffleboard
- Snack Bar
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Spray Pool
- Tennis Courts
Wheeler Park
- John Russell Wheeler Memorial Pool
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Snack Bar
- Skate Park
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Swimming
Watchung Reservation
- Bridle Trails
- Canoeing/Kayaking – Lake Surprise
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Ice Skating (Outdoor)
- Trailside Nature and Science Center
- Nature Trails
- Organized Camping Area
- Picnic Area (Reservable)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Snack Bar
- Watchung Stables
Sports & Recreation
Family & Outdoor Fun
Trailside Nature & Science Center
Bowcraft Amusement Park
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Union County Performing Arts Center
Golf
Ash Brook Golf Course
Baltusrol Golf Club
Echo Lake Country Club
Galloping Hill Golf Course
North Course
Oak Ridge Golf Course
Plainfield Country Club
Roselle Golf Club
Scotch Hills Golf Club
Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club
South Course
Suburban Golf Club
Twin Brooks Country Club
Hockey
Visitor Center & Planning Resources
Union County Visitor Planning
The original Union County page includes a Visitor Center section for county-level visitor resources. This refreshed version keeps the section in place and connects visitors to the guide categories, parks, towns, arts, historic places, and transportation resources above.
Suggested Union County Day Trips
- Watchung Reservation, Trailside Nature & Science Center, and nearby towns
- Rahway arts and Union County Performing Arts Center
- Summit, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, and downtown dining or shopping
- Warinanco Park, Elizabeth/Roselle recreation, and county sports facilities
- Westfield, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, and New Providence communities
Nearby County Guides
Union County connects naturally with surrounding northern and central New Jersey county guides.
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