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Essex County Park System The Essex County Park System holds a special place in US history as the first county park system.
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Due to inclement weather, Gardens Aglow at the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens has been rescheduled to Saturda...
10/16/2026

Due to inclement weather, Gardens Aglow at the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 17th from 6pm to 9pm.

09/27/2026

Due to inclement weather in the forecast, the Fall Family Festival will be held inside the main building. There will be no activities at Garibaldi Hall.

The event will be held on Sunday, September 27th from 11am to 3pm at the Essex County Environmental Center, located at 621B Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland.

We hope to see you there!

🌳 Help Us Make Essex County's Park Spaces More Accessible!The Essex County Parks Department is looking to expand its Ame...
09/25/2026

🌳 Help Us Make Essex County's Park Spaces More Accessible!

The Essex County Parks Department is looking to expand its Americans with Disabilities Act Working Group and is seeking members of the public who would like to volunteer and share their experiences and ideas.

We are looking for residents with direct experience with accessibility issues, caregivers, medical practitioners and professionals in the accessibility field.

The group will discuss and make recommendations on ways to enhance accessibility throughout our park system, including park facilities, parking, online information, outreach and more.

💻 The volunteer group will meet quarterly via Zoom.
📧 Interested in getting involved? Submit your resume or letter of interest to [email protected].

🐾🎃 Get Those Costumes Ready — Strut Your Mutt is Back! 🎃🐾Calling all dogs (and their humans)! Join us for the Essex Coun...
09/23/2026

🐾🎃 Get Those Costumes Ready — Strut Your Mutt is Back! 🎃🐾

Calling all dogs (and their humans)! Join us for the Essex County Strut Your Mutt Pet Costume Parade and show off your pup’s best Halloween look. Whether your furry friend is spooky, silly or downright adorable, we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

🐶 Saturday, October 17 – Essex County Branch Brook Park
📍 West Drive near Heller Parkway
Registration: 9:30 AM | Parade: 10 AM

🐕 Saturday, October 24 – Essex County Brookdale Park
📍 Grove Street Entrance
Registration: 9 AM | Parade: 9:30 AM

🐾 Saturday, October 24 – Essex County Grover Cleveland Park
📍 Near Pond House
Registration: 1 PM | Parade: 1:30 PM

🎉 FREE ENTRY & PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED!

Don’t have a dog? Come out anyway to cheer on the contestants, enjoy the parade and pick your favorite costumes! 🐕👻

🍂 Coming Up in the Essex County Parks System!🌟 Tuesday, September 22 – Senior Wellness DayEssex County seniors are invit...
09/21/2026

🍂 Coming Up in the Essex County Parks System!

🌟 Tuesday, September 22 – Senior Wellness Day
Essex County seniors are invited to a FREE day of health, wellness and fun at Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena.

⛸️ September 25, 26 & 27 – Public Skating Sessions
Embrace the season on the ice! Public skating sessions are available Friday through Sunday and are open to all ages and skill levels.

🌿 Saturday, September 26 – Native Plant Society Fall Event
Head to the Essex County Environmental Center for a day dedicated to native plants and nature!

🍁 Make plans to get out and enjoy Essex County this week!

🌟 Join us for the Annual Essex County Senior Wellness Day on Tuesday, September 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Essex County R...
09/18/2026

🌟 Join us for the Annual Essex County Senior Wellness Day on Tuesday, September 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena!

Essex County seniors are invited to enjoy a FREE day of health, wellness and fun featuring health screenings, dancing, musical entertainment, exercise demonstrations, free food, a farmers market, valuable information and more! 💃🎶🍎

Pre-registration here: https://bit.ly/SeniorWellness2026

09/18/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Fall Family Festival that was scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed to Sunday, September 27th from 11am to 3pm at the Essex County Environmental Center.



🎃✨ Gardens Aglow is back at Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens!Join us on Friday, October 16th from 6–9 PM and ex...
09/16/2026

🎃✨ Gardens Aglow is back at Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens!

Join us on Friday, October 16th from 6–9 PM and experience the gardens at dusk, surrounded by glowing jack-o’-lanterns creatively carved by local high school students. Enjoy seasonal refreshments, entertainment and activities as the gardens come alive for this festive fall evening!

📅 Friday, October 16 | 6–9 PM
📍 Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair
🌧️ Rain Date: Saturday, October 17
🎟️ FREE EVENT!

Bring the family and enjoy a beautiful autumn night at one of Essex County’s most unique fall traditions! 🍂🎃✨

09/15/2026

So… what is the Essex County Teen Arts Festival? It’s a one-day celebration where teens ages 13-19 can showcase their creativity across visual arts, writing, and performance — and receive real feedback from professionals in the arts. No matter your style or experience level, this festival is about: ✨ Expression ✨ Community ✨ Growth. If you create, you belong here. 📅 April 28, 2027 📍 Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex 🔗 Registration open — https://essexcountyteenartsfestival.org/

🍂 Coming Up in the Essex County Parks System!There’s plenty to enjoy throughout our parks and facilities this week! ⛸️ T...
09/14/2026

🍂 Coming Up in the Essex County Parks System!

There’s plenty to enjoy throughout our parks and facilities this week!

⛸️ Tuesday, September 15 & Thursday, September 17 – Adult 35+ Skating Sessions
Enjoy some time on the ice at Essex County Codey Arena! Sessions offer a fun, relaxed environment for skaters ages 35 and older.

🥕 Friday, September 18 – 4-H Crazy Critters Workshop
Get creative at the Essex County Environmental Center! This fun, family-friendly workshop is FREE!

🎨 Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20 – Fine Arts & Crafts Sale
Head to Essex County Anderson Park and browse beautiful handcrafted works for sale.

🍁 Make plans to get out and enjoy Essex County this week!

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115 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ
07104

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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