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Independence Park

Newark, New Jersey

Welcome to Independence Park in Newark, New Jersey. This park was first established in 1895 and was initially known as East Side Park. Like many other parks in the city and the nation it was designed by the Olmsted Brothers. All of the athletic facilities are lighted so people can play at night.

12.69 acresabout nine and two thirds football fields
Been here lately? Is this still accurate?
Acreage12.69
Managed byEssex County
AddressIntersection of Oliver Street and Adams, Newark, NJ 07105
Coordinates40.724364, -74.160290
Websitenone on file
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