Edgemont Park — Attraction in Montclair

A beautiful little park that is full of history if you know where to look. The park itself was constructed on the site of an old golf course in 1906. The lake is artificial with a dam at the south west corner. Around the lake one can find stairs and benches dating from the early 1900s. The most prominent feature is the World War I memorial on the island. The giant stone obelisk inscribed with the names of the veterans lost in the Great War was dedicated in 1925. The sculptures are by Charles Keck. World War II, Korea, and Vietnam also have memorials on the island. In the north east corner of the park is a grove of trees planted in dedication to the 150th anniversary of the constitution.

The park itself is level and full of wide paved paths. Parking is free on all streets surrounding the park. There are portable bathrooms located at various spots around the park. Dogs are permitting on leashes. The island is accessible via a small bridge. The gate is not locked during the day. The pond is stagnant in the summer and fills with duckweed and snails. There is a fantastic handicap accessible playground at the south end...

As a travel nurse from North Carolina, I am constantly delighted by little surprises (like this park) tucked in unexpected corners everywhere in New Jersey. I had picked up a burger and sweet potato fries to go at Stuffed Grass Fed Burgers nearby (HIGHLY recommended) and wanted a pretty place to enjoy my meal. I sat on a park bench overlooking the beautiful pond (with fountains!) and an island with some sort of memorial. Wanting to burn off my feast, I walked along the paved trail around the pond, enjoying the beautiful view and watching families bike and play. As I drew closer to the memorial, a bridge offered a better view. On this Independence Day, I was thrilled to discover that it was a beautiful tribute to the local residents who had given their lives for our freedom. As an Air Force veteran myself, married to a retired Air Force officer, daughter of an Air Force officer and also the mother of an Air Force officer, I was moved to tears. This park brought joy to me, all alone and far from home and family, on this...

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