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Weequahic Park

Newark, New Jersey

Welcome to Weequahic Park in Newark, New Jersey. This park was first established in the late 19th century and designed by the Olmsted Brothers. The name is a Native American term that means "the head of the cove." Today this is the second largest county park and home to Essex County's largest lake. The golf course is an 18 hole course.

311.33 acresabout 240 football fields
Been here lately? Is this still accurate?
Acreage311.33
Managed byEssex County
AddressIntersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue, Newark, NJ 07144
Coordinates40.701724, -74.204922
Websitenone on file
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