Riverbank Park, Newark

Name: Riverbank Park
Address: Newark, United States

#18 among attractions in Newark

Park, Relax in park, Baseball field

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Riverbank Park is a park in the Ironbound section of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The park was opened in 1910 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1998. It is the smallest and one of the most heavily used parks in the Essex County Park System. ()

Built: 1907 (117 years ago)Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°43'55"N, 74°9'8"W

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North IronboundNewark United States

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Riverbank Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red Bull Arena, Prudential Center, Newark Riverfront Park, New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

~1800 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
Red Bull Arena, Newark
9 min walk • Red Bull Arena is a soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, New Jersey that is home to the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
26 min walk • The Prudential Center, affectionately known as "The Rock" by locals, is a beacon of entertainment nestled in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. This state-of-the-art arena, which opened its doors in 2007, is famed for hosting a diverse array of events, from the...
~1190 ftNE
Park
Newark Riverfront Park, Newark
6 min walk • Newark Riverfront Park is a park and promenade being developed in phases along the Passaic River in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The park, expected to be 3 miles long and encompass 30.5 acres, is being created from brownfield sites along the river, which itself is a Superfund site due to decades of pollution.
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
25 min walk • The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
25 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
~1780 ftSW
Church, Neighbourhood
St. Stephan's Church, Newark
9 min walk • St. Stephan's Church is a historic church on Ferry Street and Wilson Avenue in the Ironbound section of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1874 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
0.8 miNW
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
21 min walk • St. John's Church is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at 22-26 Mulberry Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. St. John's Church is the state's third-oldest Catholic church.
1.3 miW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Newark Symphony Hall, Newark
32 min walk • Newark Symphony Hall is a performing arts center located at 1020 Broad Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Built in 1925, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
~850 ftW
Bridge
Jackson Street Bridge, Newark
5 min walk • The Jackson Street Bridge is a bridge on the Passaic River between Newark and Harrison, New Jersey. The swing bridge is the 6th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 4.6 miles upstream from it.
0.7 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
18 min walk • The Lenape Trail is a trail through Essex County, connecting many county parks and reservations, wooded spaces, and historical sites. It begins in Newark, New Jersey and ends in Millburn, New Jersey. It was established in 1982.
1 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
27 min walk • Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral is a historic church located at Broad and Rector Streets in Military Park in the city of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Riverbank Park?

Nearby attractions include Jackson Street Bridge, Newark (5 min walk), Newark Riverfront Park, Newark (6 min walk), St. Stephan's Church, Newark (9 min walk), Newark Plank Road, Newark (11 min walk).

How to get to Riverbank Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riverbank Park:

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (14 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (16 min walk)

Bus

Newark Penn Station • Lines: 62 (16 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (16 min walk)

Light rail

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nlr (17 min walk)
NJPAC/Center Street • Lines: Nlr (23 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (17 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (38 min walk)