Popular South Orange park with playground, walking path, and open green spaces. About 10 laps around the perimeter equals 10K steps. Close to Seton Hall campus and local restaurants. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
Parents love Grove Park, with a 4.5-star rating from 248 reviews on Google. Highly rated for quality, safety, and great experiences for kids.
Nice little park to walk in; ten times around it, walking, is approximately 10K steps, according to my Fitbit. I’m 5’8”-5’9” with my sneakers on. It’s about 2 blocks from the SHU campus, near Cluck-U.
Great place to have your children play. The yh got basically everything to keep your child occupy and seats for parents but one thing the environment isn't completely clean. Beware of mosquitoes especially when it starts getting dark.
I take my son here on occasion to ride his scooter; and at times when I need to walk and enjoy the quietness, and the beautiful greenery nature has to offer, I walk the perimeter. People seem friendly and in their zone, which is nice...offering a smile of, "hello" and keeping it moving.
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Grove Park is open 7AM–8PM daily.
Grove Park is located at Grove Park, South Orange, NJ 07079 in South Orange, NJ.
Grove Park is Free price range. Contact them for current pricing and admission details.
Yes, Grove Park is a public park with free admission. It's a great budget-friendly activity.
Most paths at Grove Park are accessible, but check current conditions before visiting.
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