Oakwood Park At A Glance...
- A pond that serves as the borough's skating and ice hockey rink in winter, with its own pond lighting.
- A nature trail and a canoe launch sit beside the ball fields in this 14 acre park.
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About Oakwood Park
Oakwood Park is a 14 acre New Providence borough park on Roessner Place and Park Place. It has a playground, a nature trail, a canoe launch, a covered picnic area, a basketball court, a bocce court and horseshoe pits. Two turf ball fields, an upper diamond and a lower field, host local leagues, and restrooms serve the upper field and the pond area.
In winter the pond is the draw. The borough says it works three ways, for skating, ice hockey and a fishing derby, and its recreation guide describes a larger pond for hockey only and a smaller one for recreational skating. Skating depends on the weather and on the ice being safe.
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Activities:
- Fishing
- Playing in the playground
- Picnicking
- Walking
Amenities:- Sports / Athletic Fields
- Restrooms/Bathrooms
- Parking Lot(s)
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Picnic shelter(s)
- Playground
Trails:- Self Guided / Nature trail
Park Type:- Municipal / City Park
- Playground
Contact / Location
Things to See & Do
Skate on the pond when the ice is safe, walk the nature trail, put in a canoe at the launch, or take the kids to the playground. Bring a picnic to the covered area.
Best Time of Year to Visit
Winter, when the ice is safe for skating; the rest of the year, for the trail, playground and picnic area.
Tips and Tricks
The borough's directions say to turn left from Roessner Place into the parking lot. The covered picnic area needs a permit; ask the borough's Community Activities Department. The borough's turf fields are used by scheduled leagues most of the spring, summer and fall, so check before heading for a game.
Hours / Season of Operation
Open all year; check the Borough of New Providence's website for current hours. Skating is possible only when the weather and the ice allow it; the borough's recreation guide gives the Department of Public Works number for conditions (908-665-1076).
Facilities
Restrooms at the upper field and the pond area, a playground, a covered picnic area, a basketball court, a bocce court, horseshoe pits, a snack and storage building at the upper field, and two parking lots plus street parking.
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- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (~3 miles)
- Mountainside Community Pool (~4 miles)
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New Providence, New Jersey 07974